At least three times a week, I'm asked to explain the difference between Work Health and Safety Management Systems (WHSMS) and Work Health and Safety Management Plans (WHSMP). In this article, we'll consider that question and more.
If you think workplace safety is just about wearing a hi-vis vest and hoping for the best, think again. In 2025, Australian regulators are cracking down harder than a tradie on a meat pie at smoko. With a surge in WHS prosecutions, it's high time businesses got their safety ducks in a row.
If your business is scaling up, taking on larger projects, or seeking to manage your duty of care, ensuring Work Health & Safety (WHS) compliance is essential. Many tenders and major contracts require businesses to have documented Safe Work Procedures (SWP) before they can even bid.
This guide takes an expansive look into how SWMS benefit industries across Australia, providing deep insights into its applications, legal requirements, and the vital role of WHS/OHS systems. Through real-world case studies, we'll see how companies have successfully implemented SWMS to both improve safety and achieve business success.
Safety Management Systems are not the same as Safety Management Plans. Many need clarification about this; even customers get it wrong when applying for construction tenders. In this article, I'll let the recent and almost successful assassination attempt help us...
