WHS prosecution reinforces shared duties in on-hire arrangements
A recent WHS prosecution involving both a host employer and on-hire provider has put the spotlight back on shared responsibilities in labour hire. This case reinforces that duties under WHS law aren’t optional—or transferable.
On-hire company fined $415,000 after worker’s death
On 11 February 2025, WorkSafe Victoria published details of a case that highlights the serious responsibilities on-hire providers have for worker health and safety—both physical and psychological—when placing workers at host workplaces.