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 →
Workplace authorities will investigate concerns about mould at the Royal Hobart Hospital, which construction workers say has affected their health. Workers at the hospital have been putting together a demountable… read more →
Chain of Responsibility is a legal requirement under the Road Transport (Compliance and Enforcement Bill) 2005 which means every person in the transport supply chain activities may be held responsible… read more →
I’ve been involved in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) or Workplace Health & Safety (WHS), as it’s now known in some states, since January 1989. I have also worked in… read more →
Machine Safety is an aspect of WHS that can prove to be technically challenging, particularly if you’re not sure where to start, because there’s only a limited amount of independent information available to assist newcomers to this field and tertiary education options in machine safety are virtually non-existent.
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 →
Now more than ever, it is imperative that Directors and Officers have an understanding of health and safety issues that affect the people in the workplace and take the appropriate… read more →
A successful OHS Management System requires a planning process with well-defined and measureable objectives and targets developed for each relevant function and level within the organisation. Objectives should be aimed… read more →
When the WHS Act commenced on 1 January 2012 it imposed a specific duty on Officers of corporations and unincorporated bodies such as clubs and associations to ensure that the… 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 →
Christmas time is just around the corner and this gives organisations the perfect opportunity to reflect on their hard work and achievements for the year with their employees and clients… read more →
The new WHS Act provides guidance on what the due diligence standard requires with a clear definition of ‘due diligence’ requirements. Division 4 Duty of Officers, Workers and Other Persons… read more →
