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Your End-of-Year WHS Checklist: What to Do Before You Shut Down
The end of the year is hectic enough—finalising projects, chasing invoices, trying to get everyone to hit "out of office" before burnout hits. But there’s one thing that often gets left until the last minute: your WHS shutdown plan. Whether you’re closing for a week or a month, shutting down a workplace carries real risks. Equipment is left unused. People rush. Communication slows down. And yet, with the right planning, it can be the safest and most productive season of the y
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Dec 172 min read


How to Set Your WHS Strategy Up for Success in 2026
As the year winds down and inboxes begin to quiet, there’s a golden opportunity that many businesses miss: setting up your WHS (Workplace Health and Safety) strategy before the chaos of January kicks in. Most businesses wait until the new year to begin planning—but by then, it’s often rushed, reactionary, or disconnected from broader business goals. If safety is truly a priority (and let’s be honest, it should be), then it deserves a seat at the 2026 planning table now . Why
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Dec 102 min read


New WHS Regulations in Queensland
A Safer Tomorrow Starts Today Think about a workplace where your safety is not just a priority, but a legally mandated reality. Well,...
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Aug 30, 20242 min read


Game Changer Reproductive Health Leave
A Pioneering Move in Workplace Wellness Have you ever tried to work while battling through chronic pain or preparing for a crucial...
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Aug 16, 20242 min read


New WHS Rules Mean Bigger Fines and Stricter Compliance
Let's have a chat about the latest shake-up in our Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws. Things are changing fast, and staying on top of it...
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Jul 31, 20242 min read


HR's Crucial Role in Managing Workplace Mental Health Risks
Have you heard how HR teams are becoming more important than ever in keeping our workplaces mentally healthy and safe? A top workplace...
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Jul 25, 20242 min read


A Look at Australia's WHS Strategies
The well-being of employees in today's dynamic work environment is not an advantage but a necessity. This commitment is evident in...
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Jun 28, 20243 min read


Crafting an Effective Work Health and Safety Strategy for Australian Workplaces
Work Health and Safety (WHS) is crucial for creating safe and productive workplaces. An effective WHS not only protects workers but also...
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Jun 20, 20242 min read


Safety In The Australian Mining Industry
The mining industry is important to the Australian economy but still faces challenges in securing the safety and well-being of its workforce
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May 25, 20242 min read


Understanding and Addressing Work-Related Gendered Violence in the Workplace
In recent years, there has been growing recognition and concern regarding work-related gendered violence in Australia. This form of...
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Apr 9, 20242 min read


What should your WHS Management System Have?
Different structural components of a WHS management system are frequently present. These elements could be categorised as Documentation,...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read


Why outsource to a WHS Consultant
Navigating the often complex world of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) management can be a daunting task for businesses of any size. If...
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Jul 24, 20232 min read


Heat Stress in Australia
Heat stress is a serious risk that can have severe consequences for individuals working or engaging in outdoor activities in Australia...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read
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