The 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations
From 1 July 2025, the updated Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) came into effect, introducing a streamlined framework designed to support quality, integrity, and outcomes across Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector. Here's a...
Psychosocial Hazards : Takeaways for HSRs – Infographic
Psychosocial Hazards – Infographic
Psychosocial Hazards – Key Takeaways for HSRs
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) Psychosocial Train the Trainer course. This article adds to my previous post which provided general information about psychosocial hazard management. This blog shares some key...
HSR Psychosocial Train the Trainer
I recently attended a HSR (Health and Safety Representative) Psychosocial Train the Trainer course. Firstly, I would like to thank DEWR (Department of Employment and Workplace Relations) for making it possible and to EpiGroup for the delivery of an insightful program....
How far does health and safety legislation reach?
I am often asked about the extent of health and safety legislation. How far do duties reach in terms of people and geographical location? A recent case in Victoria (sentenced in January 2025) shows the range of the application of health and safety law. The tragic...
Update on DEMIRS Statutory Supervisor Exams
DEMIRS conducted a meeting on November 6, 2024 to update Training Providers on changes to the legislation exams. Key Immediate Changes The variable pass mark for each section in the 3-section MSP legislation exam was: Section 1 = 90%, Section 2 = 80%, Section 3 = 90%....
HSR Matters Morning Tea
Firstly, a big thank you to WorkSafe for organizing such a wonderful event in December 2024. It was a pleasure to reconnect with past participants, fellow trainers, and the dedicated WorkSafe community education team. Opening Remarks by WorkSafe Commissioner The event...
Statutory Supervisor Law Exam
Fact, fiction and tips By now most of you will know that the Perth exam venue has moved from central Perth to North Lake. Also, the capacity has increased, meaning more spaces are open for potential candidates. I thought this would be an opportune time to dispel some...
The MARS Program – Preliminary report 1 findings
MARS (Mental Awareness, Respect and Safety) is a government initiative targeting mental health, sexual harassment and safety in Western Australia’s mining industry. One part of the project is a study being undertaken by Curtin University. The study which will run from...