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The Importance of Reporting Hazards in the Workplace: Health and Safety Guide
The Importance of Reporting Hazards in the Workplace: Health and Safety Guide
Workplace health and safety is a critical concern for all Australian employers and employees. A key aspect of maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is to implement hazard reporting, which involves identifying and reporting potential hazards in the workplace that could cause harm to workers or visitors. Hazard reporting is an essential part of WHS, a…
Unsafe Work Practices: Avoid These 10 Practices & Create a Safer Workplace
Unsafe Work Practices: Avoid These 10 Practices & Create a Safer Workplace
Employers and workers need to understand the serious health risks associated with unsafe work practices. The 2023 Key Work Health and Safety Statistics from Australia report that the leading causes of workplace injuries include traumatic injuries to joints, ligaments, muscles, or tendons (36.7%), wounds and lacerations (17.6%), and musculoskeletal…
Event Safety 101: The Ultimate OHS Checklist for Event Planners
Event Safety 101: The Ultimate OHS Checklist for Event Planners
Events can be on a small scale, like local community events, fundraisers, or grand productions, like music festivals. One thing they all have in common is the need for event safety management. The success of an event often hinges on its safety.Risks at events can range from minor injuries to catastrophic incidents, and with the growing emphasis on Occu…
Mastering Manual Handling: Your Visual Safety Guide
Mastering Manual Handling: Your Visual Safety Guide
Manual handling is a part of everyday work in many industries, yet it carries hidden risks that can lead to long-term injuries. From back strains and joint pain to more serious musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the consequences can be debilitating for employees and costly for businesses. Creating a safe workplace where everyone is protected from manual…
The Importance of Conducting Risk Assessments to Keep Workplace Safety in Check
The Importance of Conducting Risk Assessments to Keep Workplace Safety in Check
One of the most important things you can do is conduct a risk assessment when it comes to workplace safety. These are fundamental in managing workplace health and safety. Imagine commencing electrical work without first identifying the presence of live wires. This can be dangerous to both the workers and anyone else who may be present in that area.Wh…
Navigating Psychosocial Risk in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide
Navigating Psychosocial Risk in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide
Psychosocial hazards are becoming an increasingly important topic in Australian workplaces, significantly impacting employees’ mental and physical health, job satisfaction, and overall well-being. Common psychosocial risks, as outlined in Safe Work Australia's model Code of Practice, include  specific risks that can harm workers, especial…
Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Step-by-Step Guide
Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Step-by-Step Guide
Imagine a workplace where machinery maintenance or servicing activities are done without any fear of unexpected startups or the control of hazardous energy or releases. Is this not an ideal scenario?In May 2022, a worker suffered severe de-gloving injuries when his hand became trapped in a curtain-coating roller machine. Just a month later, anothe…
The Rise of AI in Workplace Safety: Opportunities and Challenges
The Rise of AI in Workplace Safety: Opportunities and Challenges
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in workplace safety has rapidly transformed from a futuristic concept into a tangible reality. Examples include AI-enabled wearable devices that can track workers' vital signs, such as heart rate, body temperature, and fatigue levels, in real time. Such ideas are no longer limited to sci-fi movies. However, they are no…
10 Common Safety Hazards in the Hospitality Industry
10 Common Safety Hazards in the Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry, covering hotels, restaurants, takeaway food services, and bars, is known for its vibrant atmosphere but also faces significant safety challenges. In Australia, the rate of injuries in this sector has been consistently high over the past decade.Safe Work Australia reports that there were 58.6 injuries and illnesses per 1,000 wo…
Beyond Safety Compliance: Nurturing a True Culture of Safety
Beyond Safety Compliance: Nurturing a True Culture of Safety
The concept of safety is often confined to meeting regulatory standards. While safety compliance with regulations is crucial, it represents only the baseline. Workplace safety isn’t just about ticking boxes on a checklist. Safety compliance alone can sometimes lead to a “checklist mentality,” where the goal is simply to avoid penalties rather than…
Tradies National Health Month: Tips for a Longer, Stronger Career
Tradies National Health Month: Tips for a Longer, Stronger Career
Did you know that this August is Tradies National Health Month? Every August, Tradies National Health Month is observed across Australia as a dedicated national health campaign to spotlight the unique health risks and challenges encountered by workers in trade-based occupations, known as 'tradies'. Spearheaded by the Australian Physiotherapy Assoc…