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Businesses leading safety collaboration between lawyers and safety professionals...
Let’s start with some basic principles and also dispel some common contractor safety...
Dealing with the aftermath of a workplace fatality is one of the most challenging...
October marks National Safe Work Month in Australia, a time dedicated to...
In challenging economic periods, businesses often look for ways to cut costs. However,...
In today’s work environment, safety is paramount, extending beyond physical hazards...
When considered as a whole, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) prosecutions have increased...
The childcare industry plays a crucial role in the lives of many Queensland families....
Are you considering a small to medium-sized event and don’t know where to start?
The...
In various industries, manual handling forms a core part of daily operations, encompassing...
Child safety is a non-negotiable human right that transcends individual contexts...
Business leaders have a legislative duty to acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge...
Welcome to Client Spotlight, where we showcase the stories of remarkable businesses...
A summary of the latest WHS Codes and Legislation, news and updates from across Australia...
We’re thrilled to kick off 2024 with some exciting updates from the People...
This year’s International Women’s Day continues the critical conversation...
The 2024 Global Safety Innovation Summit, recently held in Wollongong, NSW, was more...
As we stand on the brink of a new era, the future of workplace safety is poised for...
Action OHS Consulting continues to support businesses across various industries with...
A summary of the latest WHS news and updates from across Australia
1Sources: OHS...
As a much younger person, I hurt my back at work. At that time, I did not realise...
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, ensuring a safe and secure work environment...
Business leaders have a legislative duty to acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge...
Discover the latest news and updates on Health and Safety codes and legislation from...
The theme for national Safe Work Month this October is ‘For everyone’s...
Action OHS Consulting continues to support businesses across various industries with...
We are excited to unveil our brand refresh, which showcases an updated brand identity...
As we approach the new financial year, organisations across Victoria face an important...
Our team was filled with immense pride and gratitude as we were recognised in the...
In Australia, the influenza virus is estimated to cost businesses in excess of $100...
Latest news and updates on health and safety codes and legislation from Safe Work...
We are thrilled to be working with some fantastic brands who are as passionate about...
Implementing a health and safety management system for your business is an important...
We have started 2023 off strong, providing OHS support to a range of clients from...
Have you recently received a notice from the safety inspector? Or have you been made...
Safe Work Australia
Latest news and updates from Safe Work Australia:
Transition...
Business leaders have a legislative duty to acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge...
Safe Work Australia
Latest news and updates on codes and legislation from Safe Work...
Workplace safety regulations are changing and just like physical hazards, psychological...
The Action OHS Consulting team have been working on a range of projects all with...
Working together across our two companies is an enriching experience in many ways....
New health and safety updates from Safe Work Australia
National Safe Work Month...
October marks National Safe Work Month, when Australian businesses, workers and employers...
Planning on building new business premises or adding an extension to your current...
Recent articles and research have drawn attention to the potentially significant...
Safe Work Australia – Update March 2022
Safe Work Australia has recently updated...
Business leaders have a legislative duty to acquire and maintain up-to-date knowledge...
In June 2021, severe storms swept across Victoria, causing significant damage to...
As new technologies emerge and computing power increases, we are exposed to more...
With more and more workers expecting to be able to access flexible working arrangements,...
Safe Work Australia
Updated guidance material: Managing the risks of working in...
Managing risk when working from home can be challenging. It’s no surprise that moving...
In this blog, we cover some of the key aspects you need to know when preparing a...
As of 30 May 2021, SafeWork NSW released its Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial...
Every October is National Safe Work Month – a time for Australian workplace to showcase...
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we have seen how vital it is for employers and...
After a challenging period as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, most industries...
What is a Safety Management System (SMS, or also known as an Occupational Health...
In recent months, Victorians who have been working from home have been able to make...
Australian workplaces are acutely aware of the importance of matters of health and...
Typically, discomfort and injuries associated with poor ergonomic posture take time...
Around this time of year, we find that many businesses seek OHS guidance about how...
Work as we knew it has changed in some capacity for all of us. You might have found...
You have probably heard that the best way to be a safety leader is by setting the...
In this blog we will share our learnings from the hotel quarantine bungle in Melbourne.
“…Those...
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workplaces and the way we work across Australia...
In Victoria, from July 1 this year, the consequences of a workplace fatality will...
In this blog, we cover some of the basic aspects of working from home. To help you...
Workplace prosecutions are something that health and safety practitioners, and business...
Workplace Exposure Standards
January 2020: Safe Work Australia has been working...
In this blog, we will cover some of the key aspects of measuring the return on safety...
There is good reason for the increased attention in the news over the past few months...
In most legal contexts, the work Christmas party is considered part of the work environment....
Please find below a compilation of the latest legislation and codes, as of October...
From a wellbeing perspective we (I mean the collective, worldwide ‘we’) are further...
Every year, October marks National Safe Work Month in Australia, representing a great...
One thing almost all of us in the health and safety industry can agree is true, is...
Welcome to election time in Australia for 2019. As that election day fast approaches,...
Whilst many leaders might externally say the right things, they do not always feel...
Safety inspectors are in place to monitor and ensure that businesses operate in accordance...
Organisations have a responsibility to ensure processes are in place to manage work-related...
Chain of Responsibility (CoR) places legal obligations on parties in the transport...
Recognising a pressing need for small and medium sized businesses to access useful...
Our team has developed a cloud-based OHS software solution that supports businesses...
A Safety Officer’s workplace is often a nightmare of folders. Disorganised paperwork,...
Does your workplace have a health and safety strategic plan? If so, does your workplace...
The majority of workplaces we speak with understand the need for training; however,...
