DISRUPTING AND EVOLVING Safety Within workplace safety, the status quo has long been dictated by complex regulations, academics, and a fear-driven approach. However, the very purpose of safety isn’t being fulfilled by academia or uncompromising compliance demands, it’s in people, how they feel, their values,

GETTING SAFETY CULTURE RIGHT… Welcome to the transformative world of iCARE Culture, a way that finally changes how people see, feel and think about safety. It’s not just another safety initiative; it’s a powerful and ever-present reminder, that improves people’s lives at work. Imagine your

WHY SAFETY CULTURE PROGRAMS ARE FAILING Throughout my career, I’ve seen countless safety culture programs and initiatives. Traditionally, these fall short or flicker briefly like a candle. They ignite enthusiasm briefly within the confines of a classroom, only to see that spark extinguished, as participants

PROJECT SAFETY MANAGEMENT Introduction Project safety management is one of the most common capital project challenges, and construction is the highest industry sector for worker fatalities in today’s project environment. In the construction industry, safety is non-negotiable. Without the proper precautions, procedures, and attention to safety,

SAFETY RECRUITMENT – THE RIGHT WAY If you’re a safety professional reading this, you’ve been there, I’m certain of it. Feeling and experiencing that absolute frustration from Safety Recruitment agencies. Thankfully, there’s light at the end of the tunnel and I want to share my

SAFETY RELATED PENALTIES ARE BECOMING SERIOUS! The Model Work Health and Safety Legislation Amendment (Offences and Penalties) 2023, will introduce a significant update to the national WHS laws – aiming to reinforce accountability and enhance safety practices within corporate entities. Now approved by Australia’s WHS

THE REAL VALUE OF ISO ACCREDITATION WITHIN SAFETY MANAGEMENT ISO certification, while often seen as a mark of quality, may not always reflect the true measure of safety management performance within an organisation. To understand why ISO accreditation in today’s business environment, is not a

Cultivating a Sustainable Safety Culture by Overcoming Limiting Mindsets To instil a lasting safety culture in the workplace, organisations must address the root causes of unsafe behaviours. While most companies recognise the importance of safety, many struggle to maintain improvements beyond the initial phases. This

Urgent Wake-Up Call to Business Leaders: Neglecting Worker Safety Can Lead to Catastrophic Consequences More than 120 companies were fined for critical safety breaches in 2022 Fourteen of those companies were hit with six-figure penalties for breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act, with the

If you use an external businesses to complete work, you know firsthand how many little intricacies you must account for in creating a safe work environment, with contracted companies. Creating an effective contractor safety management process is essential to ensuring the safety of all employees,