BL Management Consultants Pty Ltd

30/04/2026

Hi Bjelkie Lansdown,

Did you know high resilience safeguards mental health by protecting and connecting people?

Results show that by completing the Driven programs, we are seeing 5 x lower risk of depression and anxiety, 2 x stronger team connection and 6 x lower emotional vulnerability.

We are offering the Resilience First Aid Starter Training on 12th May in Albury. RFAST training is an introduction, like a taste and see, of the evidence based Driven programs changing the mental health and wellbeing of our workplaces.

This is connected Resilience and Psychosocial Hazard Training in 3 hours.
You receive your own Resilience Assessment Report sent directly to your email, a Workbook with Action Plan, 3 months App access and support and a Certificate.

Book https://links.blmc.com.au/widget/bookings/rfast-12-may

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

Today is World Safety Day. A day that seems to pass a little quieter on the social media and news front than other internationally recognised days.

Working in health and safety as a profession and passion is something I am grateful for. I recognise the value and importance of having physically and psychologically safe workplaces and people.

Has there been any talk or recognition of this day in your workplace?

I have some interesting blogs on my website if you would like some material or content for discussions. Check it out

Evidence-based WHS, resilience and mental health training for regional NSW & Victoria. View 2026 course dates and strengthen your workplace today.

27/04/2026

Once a year I offer HSR Training (Safework NSW approved).
Trained HSRs bring such value to your business and training this year is in June.
Don't miss out on this opportunity, as again, it only happens once a year.
Visit https://blmc.com.au/whs-training to learn more or to book.

20/04/2026

What are your plans for World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28?
Too often, we mark the day with posters and toolbox talks… but miss the opportunity to make real change.
Here’s a simple framework to make it count:
1️⃣ Start with your people
Ask your workforce: What do you need right now to work safely?
2️⃣ Identify the real drivers
Go beyond symptoms. What systems, pressures, or gaps are creating the risk?
3️⃣ Resource it properly
Safety doesn’t improve without investment—time, people, and budget matter.
4️⃣ Close the loop
Feed back your plan. Show your people they’ve been heard.
5️⃣ Promote action, not just awareness
Use the day to launch something meaningful—not just talk about it.
The organisations that get this right don’t just celebrate health and safety… they design it.
What will you do differently this year?

*This graphic might help with some ideas to tackle a common issue. BLMC offer the suite of preventative mental health and resilience programs. Check out our new website www.blmc.com.au

18/04/2026

"Assumptions are the termites of relationships" - Henry Winkler.
On the back of a few months of Communication and Effective Interactions Training and Conflict Resolution sessions, this resonated deeply with me.
At a time where emotions and fear responses are heightened, whether from cost of living, fuel issues, politics and general life, our brains are very good at going to worst case scenarios and assuming the worst of people.
When we jump to conclusions, assume they are thinking this, or will do that etc. an assumption about another human is made. We are not fortune tellers, we cannot read people's mind's and we should not assume we know what people are thinking.
Keep communication going, or start it. Don't assume, as we are wired for survival, and when stress rises, this instinct becomes even stronger.
Keep talking, keep being kind, hold space for others and have your own calm voice when things get tough, or unknown.
Don't guess, ask and don't let assumptions become the termite's of your relationships.

08/04/2026

What is SIMOPS in Health and Safety?
SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) refers to multiple work activities happening at the same time in the same area — and the risks created when those activities interact.
Individually, tasks may be safe. Together, they can introduce:
⚠️ Conflicting movements
⚠️ Exposure to hazardous energy
⚠️ Reduced awareness
⚠️ Breakdown of controls
In Australian WHS, managing SIMOPS is part of your duty of care — it’s about coordination, communication, and controlling interaction risks.
👉 Ask yourself: What happens when these tasks interact?
Strong Health and Safety systems don’t just assess tasks — they assess the system.
Read more here https://blmc.com.au/blogs

Insights on WHS, mental health and resilience for regional workplaces across NSW, Victoria and Albury–Wodonga.

23/03/2026

Psychological Safety is a term that is finally getting some attention. For WHS Leaders who practice the holistic concept of "Health and Safety" this is nothing new. For those organisations that view and practice OHS/WHS as a "physical safety" only concept, the tides are turning.

Consider the following:
1. Position titles and Position Descriptions that only have the word 'safety' in them and focus on the physical aspects of safety in responsibilities and reporting.
2. Is there a Policy, or is it covered in other relevant policies regarding Psychological Safety?
3. Is there a clear understanding of the difference between psychological safety and psychosocial hazards in your workplace and the way people speak about these terms?
4. Do meetings and discussions feel rushed, voices not heard, dominant voices are prevalent, transactional rather than consultative and people are not supported in raising issues and ideas?
5. Are mistakes and ideas punished and made fun of with people being blamed in front of others?
6. Are conversations held with respect, kindness, dignity and the end goal of improvement in mind?

Consider making some small changes that plant the seed for big difference.

There are many more requirements and conditions to ensure a psychologically healthy and safe workplace. The benefits are endless both for people and business working well.

Read more here:
https://blmc.com.au/blogs
We can help and you only need to send an email: office@blmc.com.au

22/03/2026

SafeWork NSW approved training to protect your workplace. June intake now available.

16/03/2026

Support in your workplace via trained Health and Safety Representatives. Your own internal WHS resource.

15/03/2026

WHS starts with Awareness. Ensure support in your workplace having your own trained Health and Safety Representatives as an internal WHS resource.