Tender readiness6 min read
The WHS evidence buyers commonly ask small businesses to produce
A practical guide to organising the documents, records and worksite evidence that support buyer confidence.
Discuss this issueWHS knowledge centre
Plain-English guidance for safer work and stronger decisions.
Practical answers for small-business owners, supervisors and managers. Production articles should include a named author, review date and links to relevant Australian primary sources.
WHS systems5 min read
Why a WHS policy is not the same as a working safety system
What turns a document into clear responsibilities, habits, records and review.
Discuss this issueRisk and SWMS7 min read
When a SWMS is required and what makes it useful
A plain-English starting point for high-risk construction work and worker consultation.
Discuss this issueLeadership4 min read
Four WHS questions every supervisor should be able to answer
A practical way to test whether responsibilities and controls are understood at the work face.
Discuss this issuePsychosocial hazards8 min read
Where small businesses should start with psychosocial hazards
Begin with the work factors, worker consultation and controls that are relevant to your business.
Discuss this issueInspections6 min read
How to make a workplace inspection useful after the checklist is complete
Convert observations into ownership, due dates, follow-up and evidence that risks are being managed.
Discuss this issueAuthority standard
Useful guidance should be clear about who wrote it and what supports it.
01Named author and relevant experience02Published and reviewed dates03Links to primary Australian sources04Clear boundaries around legal advice