When we think about health and safety in the workplace, it’s easy to focus our efforts on processes, controls and compliance standards. The systems we put in place are logical and comprehensive that should work efficiently and according to design. However, what these...
The definition of an officer is stated clearly in the WHS Act. You are someone who makes significant business decisions and can alter the business’s financial position. Who does that make you though? Are you a business owner, a director or perhaps a senior...
It is common place for many organisations engage contractors to help perform essential business activities and skill-specific tasks. In fact, with around 986,000 people working as independent contractors in Australia, most business will involve a contractor at some...
Being an officer under WHS law is a significant responsibility in Australia. You have a legal duty to comply with WHS obligations and to take reasonably practicable steps towards compliance. That means continually and comprehensively ensuring that your workers,...
From Dr Farah Kroman (General Practitioner & Health Consultant) – Despite the recent boom of mental health awareness in the media, one area that has lagged behind is workplace mental health. According to a 2017 report by the WHO, mental health costs the...
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