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 natural disasters, rising living costs, work stresses, and family relationships, can
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 work. It's a day to
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 working environment for all workers. As well as providing 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 needs of training large groups presents both a challenge and
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. LATEST: The article below was published in
RTO’s, 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 is governed by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) standards designed
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 Australia. The 'Key Work Health
Safety beyond systems: Hearts and minds matter
Not getting improvements in your safety leadership culture or safety statistics? It’s highly likely your organisation needs to engage your people at the ‘hearts and minds’ level required to create and sustain a strong safety culture.
New legislation for fixed termed contracts – here’s what you need to know.
The Fair Work Act has been amended and includes new laws regarding job security, notably fixed-term contracts. Under certain conditions, employers can no longer enter certain fixed-term contracts with an employee. Here's what you need to know.
MRPV’s Safety Cadetship: Award-Winning Success
MRPV's Civil Construction Safety Cadetship Program wins Best WHS Learning & Professional Development Program at the AIHS 2023 Workplace Health & Safety Awards. Major Road Projects Victoria (MRPV) has been honoured with a
The essentials of skills gap analysis for Leaders
One of the most powerful tools at a leader’s disposal is skills gap analysis – a process that identifies disparities between the skills a team member presently possesses and the skills they require to excel in safety leadership
Unveiling mental health realities in Australia’s building sector
Despite its significant contribution to the economy, the construction industry is facing high rates of suicide and mental health issues among its workers. The Suicide Trends Among Australian Construction Workers study examined the incidence
Managing change and overcoming change fatigue
Explore the importance of managing change and overcoming change fatigue. How can leaders navigate through the turbulence with confidence and resilience? Change: the perpetual force that shapes the destiny of an organization. Change
Preventing hand and finger injuries in the workplace
What are the common causes of hand and finger injuries at work and how can we mitigate the risk of these injuries using the Hierarchy of Controls? Our hands, wrists, fingers, and thumbs
How safety training unlocks workforce benefits
Safety training not only equips your workforce with the necessary expertise to safeguard their well-being and manage risk but also enhances your business performance. For over 30 years Safety Dimensions has been a leading
Navigating the difference between wellbeing and wellness at work
As changes to WHS regulations to protect workers from mental health injury are being implemented in some states (and proposed in others), it is important for employers to understand the distinction between what personal wellbeing and wellness at work
Listen up! Eight essential listening skills for leaders
Good leaders master the art of active listening to build trust, improve collaboration, and drive better business results. Here's how! Effective communication is an essential skill for any leader, and listening is a foundational aspect of getting it
Amendments to WHS Regulations put mental health on equal footing with physical safety
The landscape in Australia is changing when it comes to safety and the obligations of employers. Here’s what you need to know. Under existing workplace health and safety laws, employers and duty holders are
New paid family and domestic violence leave
All employees in the Fair Work system (including part-time and casual employees) will be entitled to 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave in a 12-month period. Here's what you need to know.
Floods and storm recovery: Understanding and managing the risks
What is a risk management plan and how does this apply to disaster recovery?In this post we look at implementing a comprehensive risk management plan and being prepared for both the physical and mental health risks of disaster recovery.
How to run an effective toolbox or pre-start talk
Toolbox or pre-starts talks are safety sessions that help focus a workforce on safety and are an essential part of maintaining a safe work environment. When done right, these meetings promote greater awareness of safety, trust, commitment and
5 skills a new leader needs to move from promotion to high performance
During the current skills shortage, many employers are promoting internal candidates into leadership and management roles, even if they don’t have the foundational skills in leading people. So how do we set up new leaders for success?
The latest Australian work-related traumatic injury fatalities data
Safe Work Australia has published the 2021 Work-related Traumatic Injury Fatalities Australia report, providing the latest detailed national statistics on fatal injuries while at work. Although Australian workplaces are becoming safer, there is still work to be done. The
The 4 team leadership mistakes you might be making
Being a leader means you’re tasked with many responsibilities, across managing people and teams, organisational expectations and performance. Not every leader is awesome at all aspects of leading teams – below are four common mistakes you may be
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