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Risk Assessment 101: What it is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right
Risk Assessment 101: What it is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It Right
This is the second in a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. Understanding the Difference: Hazard vs. Risk Last week, we focused on identifying hazards, anything with the potential to cause harm. Now, we'll talk about risk, which is the next critical step in your safety journey. Understanding the difference between thes…
How to Identify Hazards Before They Become Incidents
How to Identify Hazards Before They Become Incidents
This is the first of a four-part series on building a comprehensive workplace safety system. The Proactive Approach to Workplace Safety Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. The vast majority of these incidents were preventable. The key to a truly safe workplace isn't just reacting to accidents after they've happened, b…
Top 10 Safety Forms Every Site Supervisor Should Have
Top 10 Safety Forms Every Site Supervisor Should Have
Running a safe construction site is about more than PPE and toolbox talks. Clear, consistent documentation keeps jobs on track, hazards under control, and compliance risks off your shoulders. For supervisors, safety officers, and small-team leads, having the right safety forms in place ensures nothing slips through the cracks. From inductions to incide…
Understanding the Chain of Responsibility in Transport Safety
Understanding the Chain of Responsibility in Transport Safety
In road transport, safety doesn’t stop with the driver. Australia’s Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws make it clear that everyone in the supply chain has a part to play in keeping roads safe. If a heavy vehicle is overloaded, driven by a fatigued operator, or scheduled on an impossible timetable, liability doesn’t rest with the drive…
What is a Scaffold: Hazards, Standards, and Installation of Scaffolding
What is a Scaffold: Hazards, Standards, and Installation of Scaffolding
Scaffolding Explained A scaffold is a movable or temporary platform that provides workers access to a work area when working at a height above the floor or ground. They are erected using scaffolding poles, which are interconnected to form a secure structure. Scaffold refers to the temporary platform itself, while scaffolding refers to the entire system…
What Is a Permit to Work? Key Requirements & When to Use One
What Is a Permit to Work? Key Requirements & When to Use One
In high-risk industries, having the right safety controls in place can mean the difference between a safe day at work and a serious incident. One of the most effective tools for managing high-risk activities is the Permit to Work (PTW). The importance of PTWs lies in their role in creating a safe working environment by ensuring that all necessary safet…
ISO 9001 Certification: Develop Your Business With A Quality Management System
ISO 9001 Certification: Develop Your Business With A Quality Management System
Trust with customers and clients is vital for building lasting relationships and successful businesses. They depend on your products or services to meet their needs and expectations. The key to achieving this is delivering consistent quality in every area of your operations, and proving it. ISO 9001, a globally recognised quality standard, is one of th…
Understanding the Need for Quality Management Systems in Australia
Understanding the Need for Quality Management Systems in Australia
Quality is the degree to which a product or service meets the customer's needs or expectations. In simple words, quality is about meeting or exceeding expectations. Therefore, a Quality Management System (QMS) is needed to achieve and retain quality in an organisation. What is Meant by a Quality Management System? A quality management system (QMS) is a…
ISO 9001:2015 for Beginners: Your Complete Guide
ISO 9001:2015 for Beginners: Your Complete Guide
Understanding ISO To grasp the concept of ISO 9001:2015, it's essential first to understand the key terms used throughout the standard, such as asking what ISO is and what quality management systems are. ISO Meaning ISO was founded in 1926 as the International Federation of the National Standardizing Associations (ISA), with the term ISO being derived…
Safety in High-Risk Construction Work in Australia
Safety in High-Risk Construction Work in Australia
Safety is a priority for those involved in construction, considering that construction sites pose one of the highest risks across various industries. To protect workers, Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) laws set out requirements at both state and federal levels. The WHS Regulations identify specific activities as high-risk construction work (HRCW) and…
Tradies National Health Month: Tips for a Longer, Stronger Career
Tradies National Health Month: Tips for a Longer, Stronger Career
Did You Know? 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'. Led by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA), this ini…