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We are thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding consultants, Kurt Speirs and Allan Dostal, have been named finalists at the prestigious Hunter Safety Awards! Kurt is in the running for the Young WHS Leader of the Year, while Allan is up for the title of WHS Champion of the Year. Their dedication to
A transport manager was sentenced under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) for a 2020 crash on Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway that resulted in the death of four police officers. The national operations manager of a transport company received three years' jail time, over $100,000 in penalties and costs, and a 12-month prohibition from similar roles.
We are saddened to hear of the fire at a local business in Maitland earlier this morning. Thankfully, there seems to be no indication that anyone was injured. With the damage, there will still be a significant portion of the interior that will need to be refurbished, resulting in potential disruption of services and other
Mobile Phones Distracted Driving 2023 by Kurt Speirs Mobile Phones Behind the Wheel The ongoing debate surrounding working from home dominates headlines and social conversation, with flexible working in a post-Covid economy heralded as both the answer to and the cause of problems of modernity. However, for many workers, presence on a job site, at
Young WHS Leader of the Year 2023 What an incredible honour it is to be named the Young WHS Leader of the Year 2023! This award holds a profound significance for me as it coincides with the 5th anniversary of my best friend's passing due to a workplace incident. It was this tragedy that fuelled
Red Insight Safety Alert 28 With the upcoming holidays it is a good time to think about your First Aid Kits for all workplaces. This is also a great reminder for those who work from home and all homes while you celebrate the season with your loved ones. To save a Jpg version click
If you haven’t heard yet, Victoria has brought their first workplace manslaughter charge. The Director of the stonemasonry business is facing 25 years in jail. As a parent of young children, I know I absolutely will expect my children to go to work and come home safe. I expect that the business they work for knows
Imagine George Street in Sydney or Hunter Street in Newcastle requiring massive civil infrastructure upgrades such that sections would be closed off to vehicle access for years - a likely, if not certain, possibility. Economic uncertainty, business downturn, and potential permanent closure for the businesses would be certain. If businesses were to remain operational, safe public access would
Bush Fire Danger Period Starts Today - 1 September Do you know when you are allowed to conduct hot works, such as welding or grinding? What about using a BBQ? The requirements vary depending on numerous factors, particularly location, type of activity, and whether or not a Total Fire Ban has been declared. Your organisation
