R U OK DAY IN THE WORKPLACE
R U OK Day is an annual event in Australia dedicated to encouraging open conversations about mental health, and checking in on the wellbeing of friends, family and colleagues. When it comes to the workplace, the importance of mental health support, particularly regarding stress, burnout and mental health issues, is a conversation that shouldn’t be […]
Tradies National Health Month
Tradies National Health Month is crucial because tradies are at a significantly higher risk for workplace injuries and health issues compared to other professions. Despite making up only 30% of the workforce, tradies account for a large percentage of serious workplace injuries. The nature of their work—often physically demanding and performed in hazardous environments—exposes them […]
Why you should be prioritising regular toolbox meetings
Toolbox meetings are short, informal sessions that bring together workers, supervisors, and management to discuss safety-related topics, address concerns, and share best practices. Not only do these discussions provide a platform for open communication and knowledge sharing between employees and management, they are also essential for uniting all team members around the common goals of […]
Preparing for the Upcoming WA Workers Comp Changes as an Employer or PCBU
So what steps should you take as an employer or PCBU, in preparation for the upcoming WA Workers Compensation and Injury Management 2023 Act changes? ???? Review your policies & procedures Assess Financial Impact Enhance Compliance Measures Provide Training & Education Seek Professional Guidance and Support By taking a proactive approach, employers can minimise disruptions, […]
What you NEED to know about the WA Workers Compensation Changes
If you haven’t heard by now, Western Australia is set to overhaul its workers compensation laws with the introduction of the Workers Compensation and Injury Management Bill 2023, scheduled to take effect from 1st July 2024. What is the point of the overhaul? This bill aims to modernise the state’s workers compensation system, bringing with […]
Need a one-stop shop for your safety compliance? It’s time to consider an IMS!
An Integrated Management System (IMS) combines various management systems and transforms it into a streamlined, comprehensive framework for managing an organisations operations. A HSEQ IMS encompasses multiple aspects of organisational management such as quality (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and occupational health and safety (ISO 45001) standards, among others into one streamlined system. By […]
An SME’s Path To Growth, Efficiency & Safety
In the bustling world of small contracting businesses, winning work and enhancing the bottom line are vital. A crucial element often overlooked for its potential to transform not just how safely a project is delivered but also how efficiently and profitably is: A Safety Management System (SMS). Is it a Cost, or an Investment? The […]
Sustainability and SME’s
As a small to medium size enterprise, you may be thinking what does Sustainability mean to me, isn’t it just something that large businesses have to understand and implement? The answer is no. Sustainability is something that individuals and businesses of all sizes need to understand and put in practise in their everyday lives and […]
New WHS Act: Offences and Penalties
We have finally done it… we’ve reached the end of our overview journey through the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act). If you have missed any of the previous updates don’t worry we’ve got you covered, you will find all of them on our website. But let’s get back to this week, […]
New WHS Act: Enforcement Measures
We are almost at the end of our journey through an overview of the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) coming into force in WA this year, but we still have a couple more ‘stops’ to make. Our penultimate stop in the WHS Act for this week is Enforcement Measures, focussing specifically […]
New WHS Act: Securing Compliance
Last week we had a look at the roles and powers of the regulator under the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) due to be implemented this year. The regulator is assisted by The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in the administration of the WHS Act. This includes the provision […]
New WHS Act: The Regulator
In case you haven’t heard we have a new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) being implemented in Western Australia this year. Have you ever wondered who is responsible for the administration of the WHS Act? As a business owner or PCBU it is important to know who that is and what their […]
New WHS Act: Consultation representation of workers
Over the past few weeks, we have been providing you with and overview of some of the elements in the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) that is due to be implemented this year. One of the biggest assets of any company is its workers, so this week we will looking at […]
New WHS Act: Authorisations
In preparation for the implementation of the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) we have been going through an overview of some of the key elements involved. Last week we focused on Incident Notification, this week it is all about Authorisations. What are authorisations? Examples of authorisations include, but are not limited […]
New WHS Act: HSE Duties
This week we continue on our journey to understand what the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) means for WA businesses, one aspect that is important to understand clearly is Incident Notification, which is what we’re going to look at this week. Under the new WHS Act, PCBUs must notify the regulator […]
New WHS Act – Health and Safety Duties
In our previous update we provided you with a brief introduction to the new Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WHS Act) and its aims. This week we want to give you an overview of the health and safety duties of a “Person Conducting a Business Undertaking” (PCBU) under the WHS Act. Let’s get started […]
WA Jail Sentence under Workplace Safety Laws
Incident The Sole Director of a small Esperance company has been jailed for 8 months and the company fined $605 000 for gross negligence after death of young worker. Two workers fell whilst working at heights, resulting in one fatality and one serious injury. The Prosecutor argued that in “failure to implement safety systems and […]
WHS Act Introduction
January 2022 marks not only the start of a brand New Year but it also etches us closer to the long discussed and anticipated new Work Health and Safety Act in Western Australia, due to be enacted March 2022. But what exactly does this WHS Act actually mean to you and your business? We know […]
The fine art of balancing a career and family
I recently had the opportunity to present at a Women’s Networking Forum. As a long time participant in this forum I was faced with a mixture of excitement and nerves at the thought of presenting to a group of my peers, many of whom are now clients and friends. Did I mention I agreed to […]
