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Digital work is reshaping WHS risks, from blurred boundaries to virtual overload. Learn how leaders can tackle stress, boost support, and protect employee wellbeing.

What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and how does it differ from a Job Hazard Analysis? Learn when each is required and how they ensure workplace safety.

When an employee unexpectedly asks for a pay rise, how you respond matters. Learn how to handle these requests fairly, professionally, and with confidence, whether the answer is yes or no.

Mobile phone chargers may seem low risk, but knowing when to test and tag them could prevent serious electrical hazards in the workplace.

When a carpenter fell into a river and ‘three years of hell’, the Court’s focus landed on the supervisor’s role. Read about what went wrong.

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 poultry farm was fined $300,000 after a worker was killed by a forklift due to poor safety protocols. Learn how to prevent similar accidents in your workplace

The 2024 Work Health and Safety report from Safe Work Australia highlights progress and ongoing challenges in workplace safety, with key statistics on fatalities, injuries, and mental health claims underscoring the need for continued vigilance.

Hybrid work offers flexibility but can create psychosocial risks like isolation and burnout. Learn how employers can manage wellbeing, communication and compliance in hybrid workplaces.

When a wall collapsed on a windy day during a planned demolition no-one was injured, but the consequences could have been serious. The employer was convicted and fined $90K.