Falls from ladders have resulted in a number of significant and fatal injuries, even when working at low heights, across Australia.
In light of recent severe storms and floods across the East Coast, it is now more important than ever to have your workplace emergency plan up-to-date...
Workplace vaccine mandates have become a contentious issue for businesses and workers in recent months.
As Australians begin to unwind for holiday season, retailers and hospitality teams are ramping up operations and bringing on new staff to help with the...
Retailers are urged to rethink their approach to safe work procedures following the prosecution of a Victorian retailer last month.
There’s a common misconception that burn-out is a problem to be solved by the individual through mindfulness, yoga, breathing techniques and the like. ...
The COVID-19 vaccination program has started to roll out so it's important to understand both employer and employee rights and obligations when it...
It’s a new year, and while we can say goodbye to 2020, we cannot say goodbye to COVID-19 just yet. As retailers are well aware, COVID-19 and its impact...
During the festive season, retailers need to pay particular attention to specific hazards. In this case, the hazards and risks associated...
Queuing is a potential major challenge for the retail sector, especially coming into Christmas. The challenge has been identified by retail businesses,...
It goes without saying that Christmas 2020 is going to be somewhat different to previous ones. The festive season for retail is a busy one, and this...
In this informative article by Amy Towers, Principal Consultant, Risk Collective you will find a snapshot of the current COVID Safe Plan requirements...
On 1 July 2020, workplace manslaughter laws came into effect in Victoria. While these new laws do not create additional duties, they do introduce...
If you’re a retail business finding it tricky to navigate COVID workplace rules and guidance, you are not alone. Since our May article resuming retail...
With restrictions slowly easing across the country, businesses are planning the recommencement of services and, for some, the reopening of their...
Retailers who have management or control of powered mobile plant at a workplace must ensure it does not collide with pedestrians or any other powered...