Year: 2025
After spending the better part of the last 20 years in and out of organisations auditing their management systems – be that safety, quality or something more integrated – it is pleasing for QRMC’s auditors to see the tide turning (albeit slowly in some quarters) in relation to the look and feel of management systems. … Continued
The Queensland WHS Legislation and the Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice require PCBUs (persons conducting a business or undertaking) to apply the hierarchy of controls specifically for psychosocial risks. The use of the hierarchy of controls, means that higher-order controls (such as job design changes) must be considered and … Continued
With Electrical Safety Fortnight coming up we thought it timely to explore an emerging issue that has the potential for significant consequences: Arc Flash. An arc flash is a sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists and there’s a path to ground or lower voltage. It’s like lightning — … Continued
In 2025, Australian businesses operate in a landscape marked by escalating cyber threats, intensifying natural disasters, and ever‑evolving regulatory environments. Against this backdrop, a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is no longer optional, it’s a strategic imperative. Australia’s geographic isolation and extreme weather patterns such as bushfires, floods and cyclones present unique hazards. With major … Continued
When Managers tour a workplace, do they really see what is usually going on in the workplace? Maybe not. Psychologists refer to this as the ‘Hawthorne Effect’, where people’s behaviour changes (subtly or even quite overtly) because they know that they are being monitored. So how can Managers gain confidence that the workers are operating … Continued
Over the next decade, Australia’s younger generations are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Work Health and Safety (WHS). As digital technology embracers, they are well positioned to bring a fresh perspective and innovation to the management of workplace safety, as well as an increased empathy for workers’ mental health … Continued