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 →
Often when we are speaking to managers of organisations they talk about the onerous problem of dealing with the OHS or WHS legislation. But, as WorkCover states, OHS management is… read more →
Results of the recent LinkedIn study into Australian in-house recruiters and HR managers are interesting in terms of recruitment methods and hiring budget forecasts. But, while LinkedIn provides an almost… read more →
In Australia and New Zealand asbestos was widely used in construction and other industries between 1945 and 1980. The use of asbestos was phased out in 1989 and banned entirely… 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.
For decades it has been recognised that Australia required harmonised OHS laws in order to reduce the regulatory burden on employers and to help bolster our national economy. The need… read more →
Most employers are aware the OHS Laws and Legislation throughout Australia is in the process of change. However, it has come as a surprise to find that the O’Farrell Government… read more →
When searching for a safety professional, look for someone who understands the bigger picture of how safety fits into the specific business plan. The detail of industry-specific knowledge can come… read more →
There are few positions more important in your company than that of safety professional. Even though it may seem obvious, through the implementation of a risk management system and working… read more →
