by Aaron | Aug 20, 2021 | Law, Legislation and Industry Standards
Modern slavery, otherwise known as forced labour, is far more common than many people realise. And, if that forced labour happens within your business, or as part of your supply chain, it can have significant ramifications. Modern slavery laws are there to help...
by Aaron | Sep 2, 2019 | Law, Legislation and Industry Standards
No one goes to work in the morning thinking that it might be for the last time. While some industries are naturally more hazardous than others, we all still assume we’ll be heading home at the end of the working day. At least that’s what we might think. Unfortunately,...
by Aaron | Nov 19, 2018 | Law, Legislation and Industry Standards
Chain of Responsibility is a term for a concept contained within the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). In essence, the concept outlines who is responsible for the various decisions and factors in the operation and running of commercial transport vehicles. In October...
by Aaron | Oct 11, 2018 | Law, Legislation and Industry Standards
Protecting workers from injury and minimising incidents in the workplace should be a priority of any organisation. Ensuring a safe workforce results in greater productivity, lower long-term costs builds better staff relationships and promotes employee loyalty. Most...
by Aaron | Oct 2, 2018 | Law, Legislation and Industry Standards
The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) was first introduced in 2011, replacing and repealing the previous Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000. Its stated goal is to further advance the health and safety of everybody in the workplace and enforce strict penalties...
by Aaron | Aug 22, 2018 | Law, Legislation and Industry Standards
It is important to understand the responsibilities of each and every person within your organisation. From a WHS perspective, knowing who’s who, and what they are responsible for, will not only help the company operate safely and efficiently, but in many cases is...
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