A prohibition notice stops work. It doesn't suggest. A former WorkSafe inspector walks through what the notice actually prohibits, what you can usually keep doing, and how to get it lifted without escalating the matter.

A former WorkSafe inspector walks through the five things checked first in a warehouse audit, why they matter, and what operations managers can fix this week before the inspector arrives.

A director taking reasonable care isn't just documenting safety. They're actively pulling hazard information, approving engineering controls, and ensuring those controls actually work. Learn the three observable behaviours that separate defensible directors from those at risk, based on what a former WorkSafe Inspector sees during investigations.

What to do in the first 24 hours after a WorkSafe inspector leaves. A former inspector reveals the three steps that shape enforcement decisions, and why most businesses make their situation worse by acting too fast.

Workplace safety inspection checklist for Victoria. Learn what WorkSafe inspectors assess, common compliance gaps, and how to prepare using a risk-based approach.

Notifiable incidents under the OHS Act 2004 (Vic) must be reported to WorkSafe Victoria immediately. Learn when notification is required, how plant and near-miss incidents are treated, and the penalties for failing to comply.

Common workplace hazards continue to cause injuries across Victorian workplaces, not because they are unknown, but because controls drift over time.

From December 2025, Victoria’s new Psychological Health Regulations make managing psychosocial hazards a legal duty. Learn why awareness training is the essential first step for compliance and healthier workplaces.

A well-structured psychosocial incident reporting system builds trust, reduces risk, and ensures fairness for everyone involved. Learn how clarity and thoughtful design can turn reporting from a compliance task into a foundation for safer, more confident decision-making.

Many businesses have safety documents—but not a real strategy. This post explains how to identify your key risks, apply SFAIRP, and align safety with business goals.

Learn why WorkSafe Victoria issues psychosocial improvement notices and what your workplace systems must do to avoid them. This guide explains how to respond, what "reasonably practicable" action looks like, and how to prevent enforcement through better risk management.

Received a WorkSafe Improvement Notice? Here’s how to respond, what the notice actually means, and how to avoid common mistakes — from someone who’s issued 99 of them.