Managing psychosocial risks in the workplace

On the 1st August, Safe Work Australia published its model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work. The Code follows a recommendation made by Marie Boland (Boland Report, 2018-2019) […]

Gendered violence is a workplace risk

“Every Victorian has the right to go to work and be treated with dignity, respect and fairness whatever their sex, gender or sexual orientation.” – Natalie Hutchins, Parliamentary Secretary for […]

Five Steps to Ladder Safety

Falls from ladders have resulted in a number of significant and fatal injuries, even when working at low heights, across Australia. In 2018, a clothing store worker was awarded $235,000 […]

A spotlight on consultation requirements

Workplace vaccine mandates have become a contentious issue for businesses and workers in recent months. A recent decision handed down by the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC), […]

Burn-out: A Health & Safety Issue

There’s a common misconception that burn-out is a problem to be solved by the individual through mindfulness, yoga, breathing techniques and the like.    However, Dr John Chan, Organisational Psychologist from […]