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How do you think about Health and Safety?(Post)
In this last week of Safe Work Month, we will be looking at health and safety hazards across the whole spectrum, including indoor and outdoor work. We revisited the National Safe Work Month them ...
Types of Chemical Spills: Creating a Response Plan - A Step-by-Step Guide(Post)Chemical spills are inevitable in any organisation that handles hazardous waste or highly toxic chemicals. No matter how stringent the safety measures are, accidents happen, and preparing for them is ...
WA engineering company fined after worker lost part of his arm (Post)A WA engineering company has recently been fined $200,000 over an incident in which a worker lost part of his arm, just below the elbow. The company was fined in the Armadale Magistrates Court after ...
Construction Management: Guide to Construction Site Management Plan (Post)Construction management involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring the various activities of a project from inception to approval to completion. Since many construction activities are high-risk ...
Future of the Australian Workplace: The Triad of Success(Post)The future of Australian workplaces is not just about embracing technological advancements; it's about recognising the interconnectedness of safety, health, and productivity – a triad that will defin ...
Grim stats shine a light on workplace hazards(Post)There were 66 work-related fatalities in Victoria last year.This figure includes 43 people who died as a result of occupational incidents and 14 people who succumbed to work-related diseases.Another ...
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 ...
Lone Worker Safety in Australia: Navigating Challenges in Remote Environments(Post)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 t ...
AIHS calls for free Rapid Antigen Tests for workers(Post)The Australian Institute of Health and Safety (AIHS) wants the Federal Government to provide up to date and clear directions on COVID 19 management and prevention in workplaces.Australia’s national a ...
Did you miss World Hearing Day?(Post)Did you miss World Hearing Day?March 3rd was World Hearing Day, a day to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss at work. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 360 mil ...
Week 2 of National Safe Work Month!(Post)In the second week of supporting Safe Work Month, we will be focusing on the mental health of employees. Workplaces are not just physical spaces; they're also social and psychological enviro ...