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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…
Understanding the Need for Quality Management Systems in Australia
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
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…
Safety in Automotive Workshops: Guide for Repair and Servicing Environments
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: 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…