The Incident In January 2012, a B-double truck operated by Lennons Transport veered onto the wrong side of the Hume Highway near...

WorkSafe Queensland’s Electrical Safety Fortnight (1–14 September 2025) presents a prime opportunity—not just for Queensland, but for...

On 31 Aug 25, public discussion again turned to the regulation of inflatable amusement devices in Tasmania following renewed media coverage of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy. The incident, in which a wind gust lifted an inflatable castle and several children lost their lives, shocked Australia and permanently changed the lives of families, classmates, teachers, first responders and the wider Devonport community. The passage of time does not reduce the seriousness of wha

What Happened (The Facts, Because Humanity Already Has Enough Fiction) WorkSafe Victoria reported that on Sunday, 1 June 2025 , a...

The majority of safety inductions are like poor karaoke on PowerPoint. Everyone leaves knowing they’ll forget 90% of it before lunch, a...

On 27 August 2025, WorkSafe Victoria reported that an HVAC company had been fined $85,000 after a first-year apprentice fell three...

Most retail managers think their most significant safety risks are slips, trips, falls, and the occasional abusive customer. And while...

After inspecting transport facilities across Australia and New Zealand — from container yards and freight depots to distribution centres...

Respiratory illnesses — from colds and flu through to occupational asthma, silicosis, and even COVID-19 — are more than just a health...

A recent OHS Alert case featured a sobering headline: a PCBU “showed little or no regard for loyal workers.” Though details remain behind...

Mobile plant equipment, including excavators, loaders, cranes, and forklifts, plays a crucial role in Victoria's construction and mining...

Workplace consultation is a vital component of health and safety management, aimed at fostering open communication between employers and...

As electric vehicles (EVs) become increasingly popular in Australia, workplaces are starting to integrate them into their fleets. EVs...

Sexual harassment in the workplace poses significant health and safety risks, requiring employers to take proactive steps to create a...

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...

Workplace safety incidents, from minor injuries to serious accidents, can have far-reaching consequences for employees, employers, and...

Meeting Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations is a critical responsibility for all businesses, regardless of size or industry. From...

In Australia, workers are protected by law when they raise safety concerns, and discrimination against them for doing so attracts high...

In workplaces where hazardous substances are stored, handled, or used, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential resources for safeguarding...

In a recent case in Dandenong South, Victoria, a company was fined $65,000 after a worker suffered a life-altering injury, resulting in...