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Air Conditioning Installation: Safe Work Practices
Air Conditioning Installation: Safe Work Practices
Air conditioning installation is complex and demands careful attention to safety. From pressurised components and refrigerants to electrical wiring and ductwork, there's plenty that can go wrong. This guide will help you navigate the installation process safely and effectively.What's Involved in AC Installation?Before we dive into the best practices, l…
Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades
Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades
Worker fatalities in Australia have exhibited a notable decrease over the years. The fatality rate per worker has nearly halved from 2.98 in 2004 to 1.43 in 2022. Despite these advancements in enhancing work health and safety standards, it is crucial to note that every work-related fatality is a tragedy. The ongoing need for continued efforts to ensure…
Occupational Safety and Health: Complete Overview and Guide
Occupational Safety and Health: Complete Overview and Guide
Prevalence of Workplace Incidents in AustraliaInjuries in the workplace are a leading cause of fatalities and injury in Australia. While workplace accidents can happen in any industry, specific sectors are reported to have more casualties than others. According to Safe Work Australia's data, the transport, postal, and warehousing industries had th…
ISO 45001 Certification Process: A Comprehensive Guide
ISO 45001 Certification Process: A Comprehensive Guide
Organisations in high-risk sectors such as oil, construction, and manufacturing or within global supply chains are under growing pressure to prioritise occupational health and safety. ISO 45001 certification provides a framework for organisations to implement an effective safety management system (SMS) from legal adherence to cultivating a culture of o…
SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities
SWMS Templates: Streamlining Safety Procedures for High-Risk Activities
Nothing beats the reliability of a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) when ensuring workplace safety during high-risk work activities. It outlines the risks associated with a specific task and provides steps to carry out the work safely. It also serves as a record of workers' consultation and helps identify potential hazards in advance.However, creating…
Fatigue Management: Causes, Impact and Management of Fatigue at Work
Fatigue Management: Causes, Impact and Management of Fatigue at Work
Fatigued employees in the workplace are more than just a productivity concern; they represent a significant financial burden. In the United States alone, the estimated cost of fatigue-related issues surpasses $18 billion annually. Beyond the financial impact, exhausted workers also pose considerable safety risks to themselves and their colleagues.…
Safety in the Manufacturing Industry: Navigating Safe Work Practices
Safety in the Manufacturing Industry: Navigating Safe Work Practices
Workers in the manufacturing industry are exposed to hazards such as body stress, falls, slips, trips, manual handling, musculoskeletal disorders, and working with dangerous machinery and equipment. Fatalities in the manufacturing sector are often caused by vehicle incidents, being hit by moving objects, and long-term contact with chemicals. To address…
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…
Drafting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Best Practices and Common Mistakes
Drafting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Best Practices and Common Mistakes
A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a step-by-step way to look at job tasks to find dangers and figure out the best ways to do the jobs safely. It's a big part of keeping a workplace safe and involves everyone - from the people doing the jobs, the bosses watching over them, to the safety experts helping out.Think of JSA as a safety check before anything goe…