Mental health is a growing challenge in our workplaces. With the adult population spending about a third of their life at work, workplaces play a fundamental role in protecting, improving and supporting the mental health of Victorians. According to WorkSafe Victoria’s Mental Health Strateg...

Think twice before pressure washing! November is national asbestos awareness month.  With asbestos still installed in many buildings and asbestos-related diseases continuing to increase among Australians as a direct result of exposure to asbestos fibres during home renovations. The imp...

In May 2022 I wrote a blog article stating that WorkSafe Victoria had set an ambitious timeline of 1st of July 2022 for the implementation of the Proposed OHS Amendment (Psychological Health) Regulations https://www.hazcon.com.au/blog/proposed-ohs-amendment--psychological-health--regulations Th...

Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone. This is why, during October each year, Safe Work Australia asks businesses, employers and workers across Australia to join National Safe Work Month and commit to building ...

October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Individuals, their families and the broader community are all impacted by work-related injury and illness. Last year in Australia, Safe Work Australia preliminary data shows that around 163 peopl...