News & Advice
Practical WHS insights, regulatory updates and real-world advice from Red Insight’s team of award-winning safety consultants.
Is your workplace Greener than it should be?
How should workplaces manage prescribed medicinal cannabis without overlooking impairment or treating workers unfairly? This 2017 article raises questions that still deserve careful consideration.
Hunter Safety Awards Finalist
A proud moment in Red Insight's history: James Brown was named a finalist for WHS Champion of the Year at the 2017 Hunter Safety Awards.
One of my workers is injured…What do I do?
What happens when someone is injured at work? This historical NSW guide walks through immediate care, incident records, insurer notification and reporting serious incidents. Check current requirements before relying on it.
Holiday Safety
Christmas lights can bring electrical and fire risks at home and at work. Revisit practical precautions for checking cords, positioning lights and switching them off safely.
They Want You to Come Home
Every worker has someone expecting them home. This reflection on Shane Webcke's family tragedy is a reminder that workplace safety decisions affect far more than the person on site.
Keeping your head above water
Water safety needs more than reminders. This article looks at historical drowning figures and practical steps families can take around pools and waterways.
Young Workers
How well do you protect young workers? Real incidents involving apprentices and work-experience students prompt questions about induction, supervision and managing unfamiliar risks.
With safety, do you have tunnel vision?
Could innovative design protect the public and reduce disruption during major construction? This historical article explores a creative Canadian approach to managing worksite impacts.
Common Sense?
Is safety really just common sense? Before blaming a worker, consider their training, supervision, equipment, work pressures and the safety culture around them.
First aid – cartoon
Can a cartoon teach a serious safety lesson? We look at first aid and rail-safety campaigns and ask whether memorable messages actually change what people do.
R U OK?
When was the last time you genuinely asked someone if they're OK? This R U OK? Day reflection encourages conversations about mental health and seeking support.
How much is too much?
Nine safety alerts on the noticeboard don't mean nine useful conversations. Choose what's relevant, discuss the risks with workers and, most importantly, listen.