Year: 2026
The Federal Government’s 2026-27 budget delivered on 12 May included an important new funding initiative that will make a substantial difference to businesses large and small across the country. Funding of $42.7 million over the next four financial years has been allocated for grants to Standards Australia to provide “free public read-only access to Standards referenced in … Continued
Labour hire arrangements have become a core feature of many Australian industries, particularly in construction, logistics, mining, and healthcare. While these arrangements offer flexibility and scalability, they also introduce complex WHS risks – especially in relation to workload and fatigue management. A key challenge with labour hire workers is the shared responsibility between the host … Continued
The risk assessment of mental health and wellbeing impacts at an organisational level is useful to identify potential system weak points that need improving, but it fails to provide anywhere near the full picture of how the workers are impacted by psychosocial hazards. The Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work Code of Practice … Continued
The rapid integration of digital technologies and evolving work design is reshaping workplaces across Australia, creating both opportunities and significant WHS risks. While innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital platforms can improve efficiency and reduce exposure to traditional physical hazards, they are also introducing complex new risk profiles that organisations must actively … Continued
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on the impact of the Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice, we looked at the changes that have been brought into effect and the impact to organisations, and the key approaches to identifying psychosocial hazards. In this part we explore the … Continued
Whether it is one of the many integrated software solutions or a more fundamental spreadsheet type version, your organisation has a critical relationship with its Risk Register(s). From its early relationship beginnings, including nervous or reluctant interactions with new operators, through to the more mature and forward-thinking discussions about opportunities just peaking over the horizon, … Continued