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Top 50 Safety Books (Just in case life was getting too exciting!)
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Safety Jon
Sep 27, 20255 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 25, 20253 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 18, 20255 min read


Biological Hazards Gaining National Focus: Why Q Fever and Airborne Risks Are the New WHS Frontline
Blood, mud, and shit. That was the reality of my inspections in abattoirs. You’d walk through the gates and get hit by the metallic tang...

Safety Jon
Sep 17, 20255 min read


The Lennons Transport Case: When Speed Kills—and Compliance Fails
The Incident In January 2012, a B-double truck operated by Lennons Transport veered onto the wrong side of the Hume Highway near...

Safety Jon
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Electrical Safety Fortnight: A 14-Day Action Plan You Can Actually Finish
WorkSafe Queensland’s Electrical Safety Fortnight (1–14 September 2025) presents a prime opportunity—not just for Queensland, but for...

Safety Jon
Sep 1, 20252 min read


Hillcrest Tragedy and Renewed Calls for Inflatable Device Regulation
On 31 August 2025, public discussion in Tasmania resurfaced around the regulation of inflatable amusement devices, following continued...

Safety Jon
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Forklift Fatality in Fairfield: Another Reminder That Safety Rules Aren’t Optional
What Happened (The Facts, Because Humanity Already Has Enough Fiction) WorkSafe Victoria reported that on Sunday, 1 June 2025 , a...

Safety Jon
Aug 29, 20252 min read


Strategies for Conducting a Safety Induction That People Will Remember
The majority of safety inductions are like poor karaoke on PowerPoint. Everyone leaves knowing they’ll forget 90% of it before lunch, a...

Safety Jon
Aug 28, 20252 min read


Apprentice’s Fall Highlights Ongoing Risks for Young Workers
On 27 August 2025, WorkSafe Victoria reported that an HVAC company had been fined $85,000 after a first-year apprentice fell three...

Safety Jon
Aug 28, 20253 min read


When “Benign” Turns Critical: Safety in Retail Environments
Most retail managers think their most significant safety risks are slips, trips, falls, and the occasional abusive customer. And while...

Safety Jon
Aug 13, 20253 min read


5 Common Threads in Many Transport Facilities I’ve Inspected
After inspecting transport facilities across Australia and New Zealand — from container yards and freight depots to distribution centres...

Safety Jon
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Breathing Easy: Managing Respiratory Illnesses in the Workplace Through Policy, Leadership and Effective Communication
Respiratory illnesses — from colds and flu through to occupational asthma, silicosis, and even COVID-19 — are more than just a health...

Safety Jon
Aug 12, 20253 min read


When Loyalty Isn’t Enough: A PCBU’s Failure to Protect Its People
A recent OHS Alert case featured a sobering headline: a PCBU “showed little or no regard for loyal workers.” Though details remain behind...

Safety Jon
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Mobile Plant Safety in Victoria: Regulations and Best Practices
Mobile plant equipment, including excavators, loaders, cranes, and forklifts, plays a crucial role in Victoria's construction and mining...

Safety Jon
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Workplace Consultation Requirements: A Guide to Compliance with Victoria's OHS Act and Regulations
Workplace consultation is a vital component of health and safety management, aimed at fostering open communication between employers and...

Safety Jon
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety in the Workplace: Ensuring Compliance with Australian Legislation
As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular in Australia, workplaces are starting to integrate them into their fleets. EVs...

Safety Jon
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Lessons from SafeWork SA’s Prosecution of Minda Incorporated
Sexual harassment in the workplace poses significant health and safety risks, requiring employers to take proactive steps to create a...

Safety Jon
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Navigating the Overlap: Work Health and Safety, Road Safety, and Heavy Vehicle Safety Legislation in Australia
I grew up around trucks, with my dearly-departed grandpa being a truck driver both in the Australian Army as a Bombardier "Nasho", and on...

Safety Jon
Aug 11, 20255 min read


Understanding the ICAM Methodology and the Importance of Qualified Investigators in Workplace Incident Investigation
Workplace safety incidents, from minor injuries to serious accidents, can have far-reaching consequences for employees, employers, and...

Safety Jon
Aug 11, 20254 min read
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