When a quick fix becomes a personal liability WHS Prosecution

When a quick fix becomes a personal liability WHS Prosecution

When a quick fix becomes a personal liability WHS ProsecutionBjelkie Lansdown
Published on: 27/07/2026

A simple shortcut led to a WHS prosecution and personal fines. Learn why every change to a task requires a new risk assessment, and how failing to reassess risks can expose workers, supervisors and directors to serious consequences.

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From Awareness to Capability

From Awareness to Capability

From Awareness to CapabilityBjelkie Lansdown
Published on: 06/07/2026

Many workplaces have taken important steps to improve mental health and wellbeing by introducing policies, Employee Assistance Programs and wellbeing initiatives. While these create awareness, they don't always give leaders and teams the confidence t

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What is SIMOPS and how does it apply?

What is SIMOPS and how does it apply?

What is SIMOPS and how does it apply?Bjelkie Lansdown
Published on: 08/04/2026

SIMOPS stands for Simultaneous Operations. Individually, tasks may be well controlled. However, when they occur together, they can create new and unintended hazards. SIMOPS looks at the interaction between tasks which introduces a critical layer of risk..

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Hazards

Hazards

HazardsBjelkie Lansdown
Published on: 27/03/2026

Hazards, things that have the potential to harm, are all around us. What are their impacts and how can we identify them so we can have safe workplaces and environments?

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