The recent decision in SafeWork NSW v Boral Cement Limited (No. 2) throws up so many issues concerning WHS duties of those who hire contractors, not the least of which is the confusion that is rife over principal contractor duties under WHS construction regulations and when they apply vs duties of those who use contractors in … Read more
Yep 2025 is nearly over! In keeping with our practice of putting regulators and judicial decisions under the microscope, Sam Dekker (one of the brightest minds in contractor safety law) and I will be reviewing some of the tastiest contractor safety management cases handed down in 2024/2025. In our last webinar, we will unpack some questionable … Read more
In this webinar, Alan Tait from Taits Consulting, a leading mining safety consultant, and I will outline a clear pathway to critical risk management in contractor safety management- The Golden Thread. We will look at how this approach aligns with regulatory obligations in mining regulations and general WHS regulations, and how to use the Golden … Read more
Recent court decisions in NSW Leichhardt and Bellabrae have raised new questions about what it truly means to be a Principal Contractor under WHS laws. These rulings point to a broader scope of responsibilities, yet the exact limits remain unclear. This raises a key question: Are these interpretations placing too much pressure on duty holders, or are they simply correct at law? For … Read more
Nothing can beat face-to-face training, but it can be expensive and time-consuming, so we have developed the next best thing. We have developed six online learning modules to give as many people access to the Four Pillars Training. A single overview module setting out the law and a summary of the Four Pillars approach and … Read more
Ray Hassell was the voice of reason when he led the Statutory Compliance Division at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. He steered the ship through the 2018 HVNL changes calmly and rationally, despite being on rough seas. He is now consulting in this space and is an amazing resource to everyone in the Heavy Vehicle transport industry.
This session unpacks some critical case law that explains how the principles of non-delegation of WHS duties work and how reliance on contractors to manage risks arising from their work by a Principal Contractor is not a delegation of WHS obligations and is not barred by this principle.