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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…
Returning to Work After an Injury: A Guide for Employers
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…
How to avoid burns at work
How to avoid burns at work
Every June, Burns Awareness Month focuses on raising awareness about burn injuries and their prevention. Spearheaded by Kidsafe, Australia's foremost child injury prevention organisation, this campaign partners with the Australian and New Zealand Burns Association (ANZBA) to educate the public on burn prevention and first aid.Safe Work Australia r…
Managing Contractors on Construction Sites: 10 Essential OHS Strategies
Managing Contractors on Construction Sites: 10 Essential OHS Strategies
Managing contractors on construction sites poses unique challenges, from communication gaps to conflicting procedures. However, contractors are responsible for ensuring the safety of workers and subcontractors.In Australia, contractors have specific WHS Duties to protect the health and safety of their workers. This responsibility highlights the importa…
Streamline HR Management in Small Business: The Essential Top 10 HR Documents
Streamline HR Management in Small Business: The Essential Top 10 HR Documents
Small businesses make up a substantial share of the Australian economy’s output, employment, and income, accounting for around one-third of total employment. Yet, these enterprises often operate with limited resources and personnel, making it tempting to neglect human resource management. Ignoring human resource management, however, can lead to various…
Excavation Safety: Best Work Practices for Excavation Operations
Excavation Safety: Best Work Practices for Excavation Operations
Excavation work poses a multitude of dangers to workers. Some of the most common injuries stem from mobile plant incidents, contact with buried services, and being hit by moving objects, but other prevalent risks include:Being hit by falling objectsSlide or cave-insBeing trapped between stationary and moving objectsAddressing work-related injury is cru…