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WHS compliance

National Safe Work Month 2026: “Safe Work Is for Life”

Held each October, National Safe Work Month is a chance for workplaces across Australia to focus on safe and healthy work. The 2026 theme is “Safe work is for life”, a reminder that WHS is about more than preventing harm... Read More

SafeWork NSW Updates Eight Codes of Practice – What Changes on 1 July 2026

SafeWork NSW has revised eight Codes of Practice, in effect from 22 May 2026. From 1 July 2026, a change to the WHS Act means PCBUs must comply with an applicable Code or provide a standard of health and safety... Read More

SafeWork NSW Deploys 20 New Psychosocial Inspectors — What NSW Employers Need to Know

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

Industrial Manslaughter Conviction in Queensland: Key WHS Lessons for Australian Workplaces

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

Two Workers Sustain Severe Burns During Waterproofing

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

Does it pay to care? Workplace Safety and Return-to-Work Strategies for Businesses and Individuals

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