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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

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

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

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…

National Safe Work Month: Work Health and Safety Fundamentals for Small Businesses

Safe Work Australia runs ‘National Safe Work Month’ every October. It's a time when employers and workers across the country are encouraged to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. The 2024 theme is ‘Safety is everyone's business’. By everyone, it also includes small businesses, who may not have the same resources as larger companies. Ho…

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

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

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

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

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…

Returning to Work After an Injury: A Guide for Employers

The more time employees spend away from work, the less likely they are to return. According to the National Return to Work Survey by Comcare and Safe Work Australia, the longer a worker is away, the lower the chance they'll return after an injury. Key findings include a 70% likelihood of injured workers returning to work after 20 days off and…

Workplace Ergonomics: Preventing Injuries and Increasing Productivity in Logistics

Ergonomics is often misunderstood as only relevant to office settings, focusing on comfortable chairs and desk heights. However, it plays a critical role in physically demanding industries like logistics. In logistics, workers frequently handle manual tasks such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving objects. These activities…

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