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Victoria set to implement new regulations for safeguarding workers' mental well-being(Post)
The Victorian Government has announced it will implement new regulations by year-end that enhance the management of psychosocial hazards, acknowledging their significance alongside physical hazards, ...
New workplace mental health code of practice comes into effect in Queensland(Post)A new code of practice that aims to provide practical guidance to Queensland businesses on how to manage workplace psychosocial hazards has commenced.Minister for Industrial Relations Grace Grace sai ...
Transitioning to Proactive WHS Management: Steps for Success(Post)While Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management is essential for protecting employees and ensuring operational efficiency, many organisations still operate with a reactive approach, responding to ...
Site Induction Checklist: Benefits for Businesses(Post)Workplace safety is always a top priority for any organisation. But it's essential for businesses with environments that come with risks, such as construction sites or industrial plants. That's wh ...
WorkSafe Victoria accepting nominations for the 36th annual WHS awards(Post)Victorian workplaces and individuals who are making progress in workplace health and safety are encouraged to share their experiences by participating in the 2025 WorkSafe Awards. The awards honour ...
NSW workers encouraged to promote a culture of asking R U OK? on daily basis(Post)SafeWork NSW is encouraging workers to contribute to fostering a culture of R U OK? on a daily basis, rather than just one day a year, in order to promote mentally safe and healthy work environments.
NHVR’s Code of Practice aims to improve safety in the waste and recycling industry(Post)The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has approved the Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice to enhance safety standards within the waste and recycling sector, as well as for the compan ...
NSW Resources Regulator publishes safety report for first quarter of 2026(Post)The NSW Resources Regulator has recently published its safety report for the first quarter of 2026—January to March—indicating that 567 incident notifications were received, marking a 13 ...
PCBU: Safeguarding Workplaces Through Responsible Leadership(Post)In Australia, the concept of "PCBU," or "Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking," has emerged as a significant framework for safeguarding workplaces and promoting a safety culture. PCBUs are res ...
WorkSafe offering free online workshops on manual handling(Post)Victoria’s workplace safety watchdog is aiding employers in improving safety standards and decreasing preventable injuries through the provision of free online workshops centered on hazardous ...
Funding provided to mitigate psychological distress in WA workplaces(Post)The Western Australian Government has revealed its decision to allocate $4 million in grants to mitigate psychological harm within workplaces. “The Mentally Healthy Workplaces Grant Program su ...
