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Manual Handling Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Efficiency
Manual Handling Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Safety and Efficiency
Manual handling, the act of moving objects by hand, is a common task across various industries. While this type of work can be beneficial to workers and employers, it can also be a source of injury. The statistics on work-related injuries show that lifting, pushing, pulling, or bending was the most common cause of injury or illness, accounting for 24%…
Lone Worker Safety in Australia: Navigating Challenges in Remote Environments
Lone Worker Safety in Australia: Navigating Challenges in Remote Environments
A growing number of professionals are finding themselves working alone in remote environments. Contractors such as gas engineers, surveyors, plumbers, and electricians are among the industries with the highest number of lone workers in Australia. As the trend of remote work continues to rise, so too does the need for employers to ensure the safety of t…
Integrating Office Ergonomics: Promoting Workplace Wellness
Integrating Office Ergonomics: Promoting Workplace Wellness
Employees spend a significant portion of their day at their desks. On average, workers spend approximately 5 hours and 41 minutes daily sitting at their desks. About 76% of their workday is seated, accounting for around 5 hours daily. In Australian work environments, it is typical to spend long periods of time seated.Office ergonomics is paramount, pla…
Chemical Spill Response: A Guide to Environmental Protection
Chemical Spill Response: A Guide to Environmental Protection
Chemical spills can devastate the environment, wildlife, and human health. A research paper on Australia's National Maritime Chemical Spill Risk Assessment mentions an average of 215 accidents per year, resulting in 37 lives lost. Furthermore, the environment can suffer long-term impacts such as soil and water contamination if spills are not appro…
SOP Templates: Guide to Safe Operating Procedures Template
SOP Templates: Guide to Safe Operating Procedures Template
A Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) serves as detailed instructions outlining how to perform a task or activity safely. SOPs are useful for any routine, repeated process and are crucial for maintaining workplace health and safety. They provide a stable reference point for all Work Health and Safety (WHS) duties, and their enforcement is mandatory withi…
Modern Slavery: Shining a Light on a Global Human Rights Issue
Modern Slavery: Shining a Light on a Global Human Rights Issue
It is shocking and saddening that slavery persists today despite the many strides made in human rights over the past century. In many ways, this crisis of human trafficking and forced labour is even more insidious and difficult to confront than the overt forms of slavery that plagued our past. It is a problem that affects millions worldwide, often leav…
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant
The Importance of Machine Guarding in Mechanical Plant
Machinery guarding plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in mechanical plants. It involves the implementation of physical barriers, devices, and safety measures to protect individuals from the hazards associated with machinery and equipment. Adhering to local safety regulations and standards that mandate machinery guardi…
Effective Strategies for Fatigue Management in the Workplace
Effective Strategies for Fatigue Management in the Workplace
Workplace fatigue is an often overlooked but severe issue that can significantly impact worker safety and productivity. According to a study conducted by Monash University, fatigue-related diminished alertness contributes to nearly 10,000 severe workplace injuries in Australia each year. This figure underscores the critical need for effective strategie…
Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry
Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry
The cleaning industry employs individuals in multiple capacities to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in different settings. This industry in Australia has three main categories — Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Cleaning. There are many niche services under these broad segments.Like any other industry, the cleaning industry has inherent hazards.…
Guide to Managing Carpentry Safety in Australia
Guide to Managing Carpentry Safety in Australia
Woodworking is a timeless craft that has shaped the world around us for centuries. The demand for carpenters and joiners continues to rise in Australia, with a projected job growth of 11.7% by 2024. This calls for the crucial prioritising of woodworking safety. The construction industry, expected to grow at 6.8% annually over the next five years, prese…
Guide to Starting With a Safety Management Plan in Australia
Guide to Starting With a Safety Management Plan in Australia
In 2021, Australia recorded a total of 169 worker fatalities due to workplace accidents. Additionally, a report comparing survey data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics with SWA's data shows that in 2021-22, 3.9% of employed people experienced a work-related injury or illness, down from 4.2% in 2017-18 and 6.4% in 2005-06. On average, jus…
Electrical Safety: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
Electrical Safety: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
In 2021-2022, eight incidents resulted in nine fatalities due to electrical causes in Australia and New Zealand. The rate of deaths per million people (DMP) was 0.29, an increase of 0.26 DMP compared to the previous year. Knowing the risks associated with electricity and how to manage those risks is essential for any workplace.This article will di…