The allegations made against British entertainer and author David Walliams raise obvious questions about grooming, sexual misconduct, organisational accountability and corporate culture. Yet occupational health and safety (OHS) has received remarkably little attention, even though many of the allegations occurred at work, through work or in workplaces.
Discussions of incident reporting, whistleblowing and employer responsibilities sit just beneath the surface of the media coverage. In Australia, many would regard these matters as fundamental OHS concerns. In the United Kingdom, however, the regulatory landscape appears very different.
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