The beginning of the year is the ideal time for businesses to reset their approach to workplace safety. Teams are returning from leave, workloads are
Many businesses assume that contractors are responsible for managing their own safety. However, under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) (WSH Act), any
A well-structured WHS induction sets the tone for your business’s safety culture. It ensures employees, contractors and other workers understand the risks of your operations
Even the most diligent business can experience a workplace incident, whether it’s an injury, a near miss or a serious safety breach. How you respond
In the 2024–25 financial year, more than $1 million in underpayments back paid by WA businesses. Find out how to avoid costly penalties and backpay.
Under the Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA), responsibility for workplace health and safety doesn’t rest with one person alone. Both the Person Conducting
Fatigue is a major workplace safety risk that can impact productivity, decision-making, and employee wellbeing. Small businesses, where employees often juggle multiple responsibilities, are particularly
Key topics: Why it’s important: Induction training ensures workers understand the safety policies and procedures specific to your business. Key topics: Why it’s important: Regulation
For small businesses, workplace safety can often be seen as a burden—another box to tick to stay compliant. However, when safety is treated as a
Workplace safety extends to work-related events, including Christmas parties, and employers must ensure their duty of care is upheld. Under Australian WHS laws, this duty