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Travelling for Work and Service: Staying Safe, Sane and Supported on the Road and in the Field
For some of us, travel is more than a work requirement. It is a way of life. Between site visits, training camps, and activities with organisations such as the Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) and Bush Search & Rescue (BSAR), I have clocked more kilometres than I care to count. Airports, roadhouses, gravel car parks and remote bivouacs all blur into one. While the variety keeps things intriguing, it also brings unique safety and well-being challenges that must be manage

Safety Jon
Oct 284 min read


My 50 "Safety" Movies
Being the safety nerd I am (but still cool), I've slapped together a list of movies I've watched throughout the years which I feel offer...

Safety Jon
Sep 253 min read


When the Regulator Stays Silent... The Real Cost of Inaction
When people think of a regulator, they picture a watchdog for safety. A body that steps in when systems fail, when workers are ignored, and when leaders forget that duty of care is not optional. That is how the law intends it to work. The reality is often much harder to watch. Across industries, government, and Defence, more professionals, managers, and injured workers are finding themselves shouting into the void. They report hazards, raise legitimate concerns, and cite t

Safety Jon
Sep 185 min read


When 6,000 Volts Hits: A Real Story from a Transport Yard
Electricity is one of those hazards that hides in plain sight. You can’t see it, smell it, or hear it—until it makes itself known in the...

Safety Jon
Sep 76 min read


Steel, Cranes, and a Finger in a Glove: A Tale of What Not to Do
Some workplaces leave a lasting impression for all the wrong reasons. One site I visited, a warehouse dealing with heavy raw steel and a...

Safety Jon
Aug 283 min read


Aero-Scare: The Most Dangerous Job I Ever Had
Airports look glamorous from the terminal. But behind the scenes at Melbourne Airport, working for Aerocare ( Aero-Scare to those of...

Safety Jon
Aug 123 min read


The Morning My Team Member Shut Down a National Safety Conference
You’d think a national safety conference — attended by seasoned professionals from across the country — would be the last place you’d see...

Safety Jon
Aug 123 min read


Understanding the New Infringement Notices under Victoria’s OHS Act: What Employers Need to Know
As the first WorkSafe Inspector to issue an infringement notice to be paid in Victoria, I hope to share some insight in to what the...

Safety Jon
Aug 115 min read


🎙️ Safety Jon on LinkedUp Podcast — Episode #1 Launch
Today marks a big milestone — I had the privilege of being the very first guest on the LinkedUp Podcast , and we didn’t hold back. From...

Safety Jon
Aug 111 min read


When Volunteers Aren’t Protected: The Discriminatory Gap in Victoria’s Health and Safety Laws
Victoria has long relied on the goodwill and grit of volunteers. From bush search and rescue teams to volunteer firefighters, tens of...

Safety Jon
Jul 166 min read

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