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1 December Is Too Late to Start Thinking About Airborne Exposure
10 8 min

1 December Is Too Late to Start Thinking About Airborne Exposure

Australia’s new Workplace Exposure Limits take effect from 1 December 2026. Learn what workplaces should review now, from airborne contaminants and air monitoring to diesel emissions, control effectiveness and exposure risks.

Kris Cotter
Kris Cotter
10/11/2026
Safe Work Month Should Change Something
17 8 min

Safe Work Month Should Change Something

National Safe Work Month should lead to more than awareness. Use October to verify controls, close overdue actions, redesign recurring risk and make practical WHS improvements that still protect people after the campaign ends.

Kris Cotter
Kris Cotter
09/28/2026
Lead Exposure at Work Is Not Just an Old Paint Problem
22 8 min

Lead Exposure at Work Is Not Just an Old Paint Problem

Lead exposure is not just an old paint issue. Learn where lead risks still appear at work and why controls, hygiene, and health monitoring matter before exposure happens.

Kris Cotter
Kris Cotter
07/27/2026
Free Access to Australian Standards: What It Actually Means for Construction
25 6 min

Free Access to Australian Standards: What It Actually Means for Construction

Free access to mandatory Australian Standards can help construction businesses understand WHS expectations, but safety still depends on practical systems, judgement, and site application.

Kris Cotter
Kris Cotter
05/25/2026
New WHS Laws Coming - Is Your Business Ready For These Critical Safety Reporting Changes?
71 4 min

New WHS Laws Coming - Is Your Business Ready For These Critical Safety Reporting Changes?

In December 2025, Safe Work Australia confirmed a suite of amendments to the model Work Health and Safety laws. These are the most significant reporting changes since harmonisation began in 2011.

Kris Cotter
Kris Cotter
12/03/2025
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