New Electrical Regulations for QLD from 1 Jan 2025
Electrical installations in domestic roof spaces must be de-energised before work begins, or alternative controls implemented where this isn't practicable. To help you stay compliant, we’ve updated our Working in Roof Spaces SWMS to align with these new requirements. Learn more.

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Impacts Of Climate Change on Workplace Safety: Preparing for Extreme Weather
Impacts Of Climate Change on Workplace Safety: Preparing for Extreme Weather
Under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws, employers (PCBUs) are required to ensure a safe work environment for workers. This includes minimising risks associated with the impacts of climate change. Australia's average temperatures have risen by 1.51°C from 1910 to 2023. A global average temperature increase of 1.5°C is a critical benchmark in global…
The Role of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Hazard Communication
The Role of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in Hazard Communication
Clear and readily accessible Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are essential for preventing potential hazards in the workplace. Picture a warehouse where employees regularly handle industrial solvents. By consulting the SDS before use, workers gain critical knowledge on proper storage, usage, and disposal, ensuring they can manage these substances safely and ef…
Health and Safety KPIs: 8 Essential Indicators to Monitor HSEQ Performance
Health and Safety KPIs: 8 Essential Indicators to Monitor HSEQ Performance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are valuable tools for monitoring various metrics, from marketing and account management to employee health and safety. They provide insights, enhance decision-making, and facilitate effective performance evaluation across multiple domains. Organisations are responsible for ensuring their employees’ and stakeholders’ h…
Creating an Inclusive WHS Plan for Employees with Disabilities
Creating an Inclusive WHS Plan for Employees with Disabilities
Workplace inclusivity is a concept that is gaining increasing importance today. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a set of 17 global objectives established by the United Nations, aim to address environmental, political, and economic challenges by 2030. One of the goals, particularly SDG 8, aims to promote productive employment and dec…
Types of Chemical Spills: Creating a Response Plan - A Step-by-Step Guide
Types of Chemical Spills: Creating a Response Plan - A Step-by-Step Guide
Chemical spills are inevitable in any organisation that handles hazardous waste or highly toxic chemicals. No matter how stringent the safety measures are, accidents happen, and preparing for them is crucial. The first line of defence against spills is having a well-crafted response plan.The purpose of this blog is to provide comprehensive guidance to…
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…