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OHS Management System for Business Services in Australia
OHS Management System for Business Services in Australia
Being a business owner or manager is no small responsibility. Collaboration between key stakeholders is essential for developing an effective policy that ensures your staff remains safe. Such policies should be regularly monitored and reviewed to maintain compliance with laws on employee protection. With the right approach, you can create an e…
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment
Earthmoving safety is critical for any excavation, mining, or construction business. Heavy earthmoving equipment presents numerous worker risks that companies must identify and manage to protect their personnel. From excavators to bulldozers, these pieces of machinery can cause serious injury or even death if not handled properly. Employers and employe…
Protecting Your Ears During Hearing Awareness Week
Protecting Your Ears During Hearing Awareness Week
With Hearing Awareness Week taking place from March 1st to 7th and World Hearing Day observed on the 3rd of March, it is an important time to focus on hearing safety in the workplace.Hearing loss is a common workplace injury that can significantly impact quality of life but is often preventable.Steps to protect your employees from hearing damageImpleme…
Safety in High-Risk Construction Work in Australia
Safety in High-Risk Construction Work in Australia
Many people who work in construction lose their lives or are wounded on the job each year. According to Key Work Health and Safety Statistics for Australia in 2022, there were 24 fatalities in the construction industry, with a rate of 2.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. This makes the industry one of the most dangerous in Australia.Safety in the Construct…
3 Types of Environmental Hazards in the Workplace
3 Types of Environmental Hazards in the Workplace
Every day, we are exposed to a variety of environmental hazards. Some of these hazards are present in our homes, while others are found in our workplaces. It is important to be aware of the environmental hazards that may be present in your workplace so that you can take steps to protect yourself and your employees.There are three main types of environm…
10 WHS Policies and Procedures Every Workplace Should Have
10 WHS Policies and Procedures Every Workplace Should Have
Getting a handle on workplace safety, standards, and regulations is one of the essential parts of running a business. Having well-defined WHS policies and procedures can help ensure everyone knows their rights, work health and safety responsibilities, and protocols.What is WHS? WHS, or Work Health and Safety, is the Australian government's regulat…
Benefits of ISO Certification for Your Workplace
Benefits of ISO Certification for Your Workplace
ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards are an internationally recognized standard that helps businesses ensure consistent quality, health and safety, and environmental performance. In Australia and New Zealand, ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards are adopted and modified to meet the specific needs of t…
10 Integrated Management System (IMS) Documents
10 Integrated Management System (IMS) Documents
Operating with separate teams and using different safety management systems for each respective area is a scenario observed far too often within organisations. This hindrance causes fragmentation and detachment, leading to many problems, such as inadequate communication, unclear objective, and duplication of effort.Consequently, organisations must have…
How to Report a Hazard in the Workplace
How to Report a Hazard in the Workplace
Keeping a safe workplace is one of the essential responsibilities of employers and employees alike. Establishing protocols for reporting potential health and safety hazards in the workplace can help prevent workplace injuries and keep workers safe. In this blog, we'll go through how to report health and safety issues in the workplace, providing you wit…
Notifiable Incidents in Australia: What Business Owners Need to Know
Notifiable Incidents in Australia: What Business Owners Need to Know
Incidents happen. It's an unfortunate reality of doing business. But in Australia, there's a specific set of guidelines that businesses must follow when it comes to notifiable incidents. In this blog post, we'll run through what counts as a notifiable incident and what you, as a business owner, need to do if one occurs.What Counts as a Notifiable Incid…
The Top 5 Safety Management Documents Your Business Needs
The Top 5 Safety Management Documents Your Business Needs
If you own a business, it's essential that you have the proper safety management documents in place to protect both your employees and your company. From Safe Work Method Statements to Standard Operating Procedures, these documents ensure that everyone is aware of the risks involved in their work and knows how to mitigate those risks.Keep reading to le…
How to Manage Heat Stress in the Workplace
How to Manage Heat Stress in the Workplace
As summer begins and temperatures start to rise, it's important for business owners to be aware of the dangers of heat stress in the workplace. Heat stress can lead to a range of symptoms, including heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and even death.By implementing some simple policies and procedures, businesses can protect their employees from the dangers o…