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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…

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 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…

Key Occupational Health and Safety Leadership Traits to Cultivate a Safety Culture

The Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2023-2033 highlights the critical role of safety leadership in the workplace, identifying it as a key component in fostering safe and healthy work environments. Effective OHS leadership sets the tone and expectations for everyone within the organisation. In this article, we will delve deeper into the…

How to Conduct a Thorough Workplace Hazard Assessment: A Step-by-Step Guide Aligned with Safe Work Australia

Globally, nearly three million workers die every year due to work-related accidents and diseases, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO). The issue of workplace fatalities remains a major concern, and numbers from Safe Work Australia's reports indicate that Australia, specifically, has been recording a steady number of work-relat…

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…

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 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…

Safety in Automotive Workshops: Guide for Repair and Servicing Environments

Think of the tools, machinery, and substances in a typical automotive workshop. The potential for accidents is all around, from heavy lifts and power tools to chemicals and fumes. That's why a proactive approach to safety is crucial. By understanding the risks and implementing the right safeguards, you can create a workshop where everyone works with c…

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…

Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace: An Essential Guide to Australian Compliance

Plant and equipment form the backbone of countless Australian industries. From heavy-duty machinery in mining and construction to specialised tools in manufacturing and agriculture, plant enable productivity and efficiency. However, when not managed effectively, plant poses significant risks to worker safety.This danger is highlighted by incidents such…

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…

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