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Unlicensed Electrical Contractor Fined. (Post)
$16,000 fine for unlicensed electrical contractor. An unlicensed electrician who advertised an air-conditioning business on Facebook has been fined $16,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Cour ...
10 Integrated Management System (IMS) Documents(Post)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 ...
Electrical Emergency Preparedness: Guide for Contractors and Trades(Post)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 enhanc ...
A Down-to-Earth Guide to Health and Safety for New Business Owners in Australia(Post)Congratulations on taking the entrepreneurial leap to start your own business! Going from an employee to an employer is an exciting but challenging transition. Whether you're brewing the perfect l ...
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 ...
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 ...
Air Conditioning Installation: Safe Work Practices(Post)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. Thi ...
Guide to Starting With a Safety Management Plan in Australia(Post)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 ...
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 ...
10 Common Safety Hazards in the Hospitality Industry(Post)The hospitality industry, covering hotels, restaurants, takeaway food services, and bars, is known for its vibrant atmosphere but also faces significant safety challenges. In Australia, the rate of i ...
SWMS Template old(Page)SWMS Template A SWMS or Safe Work Method Statement is a crucial part of any Workplace Safety Management Plan. So how do you obtain a high quality SWMS Template that is specific to your busine ...
