Snake Season in Australia: What To Do If Someone Is Bitten
It’s snake season across Australia — and while bites are rare, they’re always serious. Here’s how to stay calm, act fast, and give the right first aid if someone’s bitten.
WHS Regulation 2025: Silica Worker Register Deadline
WHS Regulation 2025: Silica Worker Register Deadline The WHS Regulation 2025: Silica Worker Register Deadline is approaching fast. From 1 October 2025, businesses involved in high-risk crystalline silica processing must comply with these new requirements. Major changes to the Work Health and Safety Regulation came into effect on 22 August 2025. Most of these reforms
Reflecting on Tragedy: Lessons in Workplace Safety from Manly Incident
The tragic loss of a labourer in Manly, just before the long weekend, is a stark reminder of the risks associated with overlooking safety protocols, especially in hazardous work environments like roof spaces. It serves as a powerful lesson, underlining the crucial importance of thorough risk assessment and effective safety measures in the workplace. The
SafeWork NSW prosecutes Department of Education
Amidst a separate but equally significant development from the ongoing mulch asbestos story, SafeWork NSW has taken action by pressing charges against the Education Department. This action comes following an extensive investigation into an asbestos controversy at Castle Hill High School. Despite longstanding reports from staff regarding breathing issues stemming from dust falling from the
WHS Champion of the Year – Monica Toews Brown
Red Insight at the Hunter Safety Awards 2022 by Carrie Loughnan
Hunter Safety Awards Finalists 2022
Hunter Safety Awards 2022 Congratulations Liam and Monica for being finalist in this years Hunter Safety Awards!! Liam is up for the Young WHS Leader of the Year and Monica for the WHS Champion of the Year! We're all super proud of you both! Good luck. Congratulations to all finalist. Awards will be announced on May 12th.
In Memory of Brayden Asser
In Memory of Brayden by Liam Beeton
Environmental Responsibilities – By Liam Beeton
Environmental Responsibilities What are Environmental Aspects & Impacts? Environmental Aspects are an element of an organization's activities, products or services that can interact with the environment. Companies must address the aspects that relate to their works and gain an understanding of the impacts associated. This allows for the development
WhereAreYou? A RedInsight Safety Initiative
WhereAreYou? A RedInsight Safety Initiative Each year in NSW alone, there are over 30,000 major work-related injuries and 56 deaths on average each year (based on data between 2014 and 2018). Mobile plant and earth moving equipment, such as forklifts, elevating work platforms,
Sign up to Safety this September and Save
This September, Maitland’s WHS specialist celebrates six years helping Hunter businesses stay safe. Red Insight helps businesses to implement and maintain proper safety systems and procedures. From establishing or reviewing your safety management system, to performing periodical audits or inspections, through to incident investigations, we are your local Hunter Valley Work Health & Safety experts