When looking at business risk, Executives often consider external risk factors such as competitors, changing market activity, volatile currency movements or other macro-economic factors that are often beyond their control.… read more →
In a landmark ruling late last year Fair Work Australia acknowledged ‘required’ drug and alcohol testing as not extraordinary or unreasonable even though the company involved did not having a… read more →
Technology and globalisation is widening the scope for recruitment professionals, clients and job seekers looking to explore opportunities beyond their country of residence. Recruitment Australia / Safety Services Australia are… read more →
Recent changes to the Workplace Health & Safety Act NSW 2011 means that WorkCover has now instigated a number of transitional changes where current: Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) replace… 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 →
On 1 January 2012 the new Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act), Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 and codes of practice commenced and replaced existing occupational health… read more →
Institutions from Universities to training centres have come to realise the benefits of e-learning because it provides a targeted, efficient and credible approach to learning. E-learning provides organisations with a… read more →
In NSW, the summary of Workers Compensation legislation, titled “WorkCover. Watching out for you” is compulsory to be displayed in NSW workplaces as per section 231 of the Workplace… 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 →
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 →
Work Health & Safety (WHS) Bill A Bill was introduced to the NSW Parliament on the 5th May 2011 to amend the current Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 (Act)… read more →
