Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024
Safe Work Australia has released the Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia 2024, shedding light on the state of workplace health and safety. Safe Work
The role of leaders in enhancing wellbeing and wellness at work
To begin making an impact, leaders must first understand the difference between personal wellbeing and wellness at work so they can focus on the areas they can influence.
What does it mean to be Fit for Work?
Ensuring your people are fit for work goes beyond simply making sure they are free from drug and alcohol impairment or fatigue. It’s about ensuring your team is in
3 steps to being an Upstander
An Upstander is someone who takes action to support others by speaking up to safely intervene when they witness a breach of their Code of Conduct, injustice, bullying, harassment,
What are positive duties?
A 'positive duty' requires organisations to take proactive steps to prevent harm, rather than merely reacting to issues after they occur. This duty applies to workplace safety, discrimination,
Bridging generational and experience gaps through effective communication
Supporting those new to your industry? Training unskilled workers to keep safe in high-demand industries or trying to find common ground across generations? The key is effective
How culture surveys can drive meaningful change in safety and leadership culture
Organisational culture surveys are a powerful diagnostic tool that take the pulse of a workforce's values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours.By measuring these elements, leaders gain the insights to
Low near miss reporting – A good sign or failure?
A near-miss is defined as an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage – but had the potential to do so. So why are
Best practice VOC
Verification of Competency (VOC) ensures staff demonstrate and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform tasks safely and effectively. If you're a VOC assessor, go beyond
What can Olympians teach us about high performance?
At the Olympics, athletes showcase years of dedication, teamwork, and leadership. Beyond the medals, the high-performance and leadership principles that drive Olympic athletes can also propel individuals,
30 topic ideas for toolbox talks
Toolbox talks provide an opportunity to discuss safety practices, address concerns, and reinforce the importance of staying safe on the job. Running out of toolbox talk ideas?
Secrets to building workforce resilience
Building resilience is not just about surviving difficult times; it's about thriving in an ever-changing world, ensuring sustainability, and building a healthy, innovative, and proactive work environment.
6 ways to improve your chances of winning tenders
Securing tenders is crucial for any organisation looking to expand its reach and enhance its reputation and the difference between winning and losing tenders often comes down to
Learning About Learning Workshop
Learning is integral to every job – but have you explored how you and others learn most effectively? Given every job role involves either learning or teaching
Test your emergency response plan now
In the face of an emergency, a well-crafted and thoroughly tested emergency response plan is not just a regulatory requirement—it's a crucial component of workplace safety. Here’s
The Upstander – Fostering safe and supportive work environments
Discover how being an upstander can transform your workplace into a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. Understand why people may hesitate to intervene and gain some practical
Developing a grit and growth mindset
Discover why developing grit and a growth mindset can drive personal success and help you achieve your long-term career goals. In the workplace,
How to support your staff through traumatic events
In today's connected world, our near-constant exposure to news and social media means we often are exposed to traumatic events. This exposure, along with the challenges of
Workers’ Memorial Day and World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Workers' Memorial Day takes place annually around the world on April 28 and is an International Day of Remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell by their
Training workers in safety – what is your legal obligation?
How does WHS training empower workforces and help employers meet their legal obligations? Under Australian WHS/OHS legislation, employers are mandated to ensure a safe
How to facilitate large group training successfully
How do you unlock the potential of large group training for impactful skills development? When it comes to effective training, addressing the unique
Crystalline silica in engineered stone: New WHS regulations prioritise workers’ health
WHS Regulations have been amended to explicitly prohibit the uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products and prioritise the health and safety of workers in industries working with silica.
RTOs, VET, and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levels explained
Ever wondered how education standards, levels, qualifications, training providers, and the Australian Qualifications Framework work? Here’s our explainer. Australia’s education system
Latest stats from Safe Work Australia
Despite advancements in workplace health and safety measures, the latest Safe Work Australia statistics reveal a persistent problem with serious injuries, fatalities, and illnesses arising from work in
Professor Patrick Hudson: Moving up the culture ladder (Video)
Professor Hudson talks about the "culture ladder' and how safety leaders need to be unafraid to do difficult things to advance safety. In
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