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What does it mean to be Fit for Work?
Fitness for work encompasses multiple factors that empower employees to perform safely and effectively. As an employer, you recognise that fitness for work is not only about legal compliance; it involves creating a work environment where employees can excel,
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, or any form of harmful behaviour at work. Yet often
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, and human rights. How can your organisation take actionable
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 communication. The modern workplace is a blend of
How culture surveys transform safety and leadership in the workplace
Organisational culture surveys are a powerful diagnostic tool, enabling organisations to assess the values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that influence their workforce. By measuring these factors, leaders gain critical insights into areas where targeted interventions can enhance
Low near miss reporting – A good sign or failure?
A near-miss is an unplanned event that didn’t result in injury, illness, or damage but had the potential to do so. While it may be tempting to view low near-miss reports as a positive sign, the reality may be more
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 compliance and use VOC as a learning opportunity.
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, teams, and organisations to new heights.
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? Here are 30 toolbox talk topics
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. Resilience refers to the capacity to
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 the details. Here are 6 key elements we see make
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 others, have you invested in understanding the learning process? Find
Test your emergency response plan now
A well-crafted and thoroughly tested emergency response plan not just a regulatory requirement—it’s a core part of workplace safety and preparedness. A plan on paper is not enough; you need to know it works when it matters
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 steps on how to act safely and supportively.
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, as in life, success often hinges on more than just
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,
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?
Find out how to safeguard your employees and your organisation by understanding and meeting your key legal duties regarding safety training. Under Australian WHS/OHS legislation, employers are mandated to ensure a safe working environment
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
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 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
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 this video from the Australian Work Health & Safety Strategy
How to lead your team and develop leaders for success
A new year brings fresh opportunities to reset priorities and focus on what matters most—developing your people for success. Are your leaders and teams prepared to tackle the challenges and opportunities that the year will bring? In this
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.
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