A Victorian court fined the on-hire provider more than the host business even though the host had direct control over the unsafe machine. Lesson: your WHS duties don't end when you place a worker on someone else's site. Read how to close the gap with a proper Host WHS Evaluation.

A recent court case highlights why having WHS systems in place is not enough. This article explores how labour hire businesses can strengthen client evaluations through better training, structured processes, and ongoing oversight to protect workers and support compliant operations.