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If you’re prosecuted in SA for breach of work health and safety laws, do you know what penalties you could face? Read more here to check the possibilities.

How well is your WHS program performing, and when should you check how it’s going?

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.

Safe Work Australia’s new report sets out measures of current performance and targets for the next decade, as part of the national WHS strategy – where we are now, and where we’re trying to get to.

At what point should you consider having a WHS committee?

Can an employee refuse to work overtime during the Christmas-New Year period on WHS grounds?

Are you clear on the changes you’ll need to make this year to comply with new WHS requirements?

Do you know what records you have to keep under work health and safety laws, and how long you have to keep them? Check your obligations here. 

A sharp rise in workplace deaths is a firm reminder for Australian employers that they need WHS systems and policies in place.

Where do you start when developing a work health and safety (WHS) system? Here are 10 tips for reviewing WHS procedures for a safe work environment.