SafeWork NSW has deployed 20 new psychosocial hazard inspectors with authority to conduct unannounced visits and issue on-the-spot fines. What NSW employers and HSRs need to know.... Read More

The first successful industrial manslaughter Queensland conviction in the mining sector has sent a clear message to employers across Australia. In March 2026, Mastermyne Crinum Operations Pty Ltd was found guilty of industrial manslaughter by a jury at the District... Read More

Earlier this year, two workers at a Queensland construction site suffered severe burn injuries during a flash fire incident. They were applying waterproofing to a structure using materials that release flammable vapours at ambient temperatures. A temporary covered enclosure was... Read More

The Importance of Psychosocial Factors in Work Injury ManagementResearch emphasises the significant role of psychosocial factors such as workplace culture, early communication, and support systems in influencing recovery and RTW outcomes. Workplaces that respond to injuries in a fair, constructive,... Read More