Australian organisations are investing heavily in digital safety systems, artificial
intelligence, and integrated compliance platforms. New national research shows that poor
usability, inadequate follow-through, and a growing gap between leadership confidence and
frontline experience are undermining safety outcomes.
Rapid commissioned Research Without Barriers to survey more than 1,000 Australian safety
managers, workers, and contractors across high-risk industries.
65%Of workers say safety processes are clear and practical
41%Believe safety is taken seriously by everyone, all the time
24%Have personally seen safety incidents go unreported
Inside the report
What you will learn
01
Where safety looks strong but isn’t
Why confidence at the top doesn’t always translate into safer behaviour on the ground.
02
Why technology divides safety teams
How leaders and frontline workers see systems, AI, and automation very differently, and why alignment is harder than it looks.
03
The blind spots most organisations don’t see
The overlooked moments where incidents go unreported, access controls fail, and audits add effort without impact.
Coverage
Industries covered
This research draws on responses from both managers and frontline workers across Australia.
Each industry spotlight highlights where safety maturity is advancing, and where reliance on
people, paper, or fragmented systems continues to hold safety back.
Building & Construction
Manufacturing & Logistics
Transport
Warehousing
Facilities Management
IT & Telecoms
Engineering
Utilities
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