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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 applications of the law, the current regulatory landscape unfairly (in our opinion) targeting the construction industry, and agreement to enforceable undertakings that may have created some confusion in the understanding of WHS duties in contractor safety management and of course how this all applies to work on the ground. Think Menai, Kellogg, Diona, Mennan, Tattam, Bellabrae, Bermagui. Disclaimer The purchaser is licensed to view or use the information for its intended purpose. It may not be transferred or viewed by those other than the purchaser, except by agreement with ContractorSAFE. The material may not be copied or distributed and is subject to copyright. Any breach of these terms may result in the license being revoked. All products may be downloaded by the purchaser a maximum of twice and time restrictions to view and use may apply.

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 Thread to ensure the safety of both your contractors and your workers from catastrophic injury and legal liability. Disclaimer The purchaser is licensed to view or use the information for its intended purpose. It may not be transferred or viewed by those other than the purchaser, except by agreement with ContractorSAFE. The material may not be copied or distributed and is subject to copyright. Any breach of these terms may result in the license being revoked. All products may be downloaded by the purchaser a maximum of twice and time restrictions to view and use may apply.

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 SMEs, challenging such interpretations can be costly and complex, leaving uncertainty in place. View our webinar as we unpack these decisions and their impact on Principal Contractor duties in today’s regulatory environment. I’ll be joined by Sam Dekker from Mills Oakley, whose extensive WHS expertise built over years alongside Harold Downs offers invaluable insight. This is a must view for anyone navigating these evolving legal landscapes. Disclaimer The purchaser is licensed to view or use the information for its intended purpose. It may not be transferred or viewed by those other than the purchaser, except by agreement with ContractorSAFE. The material may not be copied or distributed and is subject to copyright. Any breach of these terms may result in the license being revoked. All products may be downloaded by the purchaser a maximum of twice and time restrictions to view and use may apply.

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 five individual modules including the law and a more detailed module for each of the Four Pillars. We will deliver the single module overview in a webinar for our standard webinar fee of $30 plus fees (usually $95). Come join us to see the training and decide if it is right for you and if others in your organisation might benefit from it. Disclaimer The purchaser is licensed to view or use the information for its intended purpose. It may not be transferred or viewed by those other than the purchaser, except by agreement with ContractorSAFE. The material may not be copied or distributed and is subject to copyright. Any breach of these terms may result in the license being revoked. All products may be downloaded by the purchaser a maximum of twice and time restrictions to view and use may apply.

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.