Workplace Manslaughter Laws

Victoria has introduced the Workplace Manslaughter Bill into Parliament.

How often do I have to inspect our cranes?

Who Can Use Power Tools?

Workplace Health & Safety Prosecutions Snapshot

In the 2017-2018 financial year, there were significant changes in the prosecutions undertaken by the Work Safe authorities. Overall, we are seeing a significant increase in the number of prosecutions throughout Australia and an increase in the fines, both total and average, demonstrating the increase focus by the authorities and courts on motivating employers to meet their health and safety obligations. 

Can You Outsource Your Inspection Programs?

Our review of a recent court case shows you can’t rely solely on your external providers to tell you when safety critical services and inspections are undertaken.

How Do You Measure Up?

Our long term trends indicate that injury rates are overall going down, but the small observed increase this year could call for caution not to get too comfortable.

New Victoria Silica Dust Law

Victoria has enacted the Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Crystalline Silica) Regulations 2019, which commenced on 20th August 2019.