WorkSafe WA is undertaking a proactive inspection program to look at safety issues relating to mobile plant and the movement of mobile plant in retail and transport workplaces. The inspection… read more →
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Following changes to the law every business in NSW has had to learn and understand new Workplace Health & Safety legislation. Now, almost 12 months later there is still a… read more →
Many organisations worldwide are struggling with the dynamics of the employment market. They are challenged by the scarcity of talent and their inability to connect easily with the skill sets they require to enable… read more →
In accordance with the WHS Act, a PCBU must manage risks relating to hearing loss associated with noise as part of their duty of care requirements. This includes ensuring that… read more →
The main aim of investigating incidents is to: Prevent similar incidents recurring in the future, Identify any new hazards, and Identify and choose suitable controls. An incident investigation will assist… read more →
There really isn’t any major difference – they are all tools used to manage risk. A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS), Work Method Statement (WMS), Job Safety & Environment Analysis… read more →
Did you know that there are important changes to Australian Standard 3745:2010 Planning for Emergencies, that may impact your organisation. Every organisation has an obligation to comply with health and safety… read more →
As temperatures soared across Australia this summer, heat stress became a very real safety concern. While summer is nearing its end this year, there is still a very real chance… read more →
We all know it’s important and while the cartoon here is an amusing take on how some people feel about the amount of PPE they are expected to wear, the… read more →
Working at heights is one area of OHS where even the slightest mistake, oversight or miscalculation can be fatal. Seemingly simple tasks undertaken on the ground can become more complicated… read more →
Recent decision of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission in Inspector Ochoa v East Sun Building Pty Ltd & Gao has served as a timely reminder of companies to ensure that… read more →
