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Chemical Spill Response: A Guide to Environmental Protection(Post)
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 p ...
Electrical Safety: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace(Post)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 com ...
Workplace Health and Safety in the Cleaning Industry(Post)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, Commerc ...
Tradies National Health Month: Tips for a Longer, Stronger Career(Post)Did You Know? August is Tradies National Health Month. Every August, Tradies National Health Month is observed across Australia as a dedicated national health campaign to spotlight the unique health ...
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Ways of Keeping a Safety Culture(Post)Workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents can be traced back to a failure to identify or recognise workplace hazards that were present or could have been prevented. A proactive hazard identific ...
Working on Farms in Australia: Safety Guide for Farmers(Post)Farming can be rewarding and challenging, but whether it's considered a safe job depends on various factors. Working on Farms involves heavy machinery, animals, and sometimes hazardous chemicals. Thi ...
Drafting a Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Best Practices and Common Mistakes(Post)A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a step-by-step way to look at job tasks to find dangers and figure out the best ways to do the jobs safely. It's a big part of keeping a workplace safe and involves eve ...
Our New Diversity and Inclusion Policy: Building a Better Tomorrow(Post)Diversity and Inclusion are interconnected concepts crucial in the workplace and other social environments. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2021, 27.6% of the population were ...
PCBU: Safeguarding Workplaces Through Responsible Leadership(Post)In Australia, the concept of "PCBU," or "Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking," has emerged as a significant framework for safeguarding workplaces and promoting a safety culture. PCBUs are res ...
Managing Safe Asbestos Removal(Post)What is Asbestos Removal? Asbestos removal also called asbestos abatement, is the carefully controlled process of removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from a building or structure. ACM i ...
Earthmoving Safety: Working Around Heavy Equipment(Post)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 thei ...
