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Doing your due diligence regarding workplace health and safety is necessary for protecting your employees and minimising your liability as an employer. If you require advice or support regarding the policies and practices that govern workplace safety in Australia, we can help.

Learn how proactive risk management helps prevent incidents, reduce costs, and protect your people while strengthening compliance.

A truck driver was unfairly dismissed for raising concerns about pay and work flexibility after the employer fabricated safety breaches to justify the dismissal.

After a driver was killed by an unattended forklift while securing a load of timber, the employer entered into an enforceable undertaking to deliver on a comprehensive raft of safety strategies.

In a case of unfair dismissal, the Fair Work Commission examined whether safety concerns justified an employee’s refusal to follow orders.

The NSW Industrial Relations Commission ruled that a health and safety representative must be paid for WHS inspections conducted on days off, highlighting the entitlement to compensation for necessary inspections outside scheduled hours.

Three dangerous incidents one after the other triggered safety concerns and reports that led to an employer’s conviction in court and the imposition of heavy fines.

A health and safety committee is an important part of many organisations.

A serious workplace injury highlights the devastating consequences of bypassing machine safety systems. Find out how a young worker’s crushed hand led to a significant fine, and why strict adherence to safety regulations is non-negotiable.