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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 enhanci
Event Safety 101: The Ultimate OHS Checklist for Event Planners(Post)Events can be on a small scale, like local community events, fundraisers, or grand productions, like music festivals. One thing they all have in common is the need for event safety management. The suc
OHS Management System for Business Services in Australia(Post)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
What Is a Permit to Work? Key Requirements & When to Use One(Post)In high-risk industries, having the right safety controls in place can mean the difference between a safe day at work and a serious incident. One of the most effective tools for managing high-risk act
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 ever
National Safe Work Month: Work Health and Safety Fundamentals for Small Businesses(Post)Safe Work Australia runs ‘National Safe Work Month’ every October. It's a time when employers and workers across the country are encouraged to commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. The 2024
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 theme for
Integrating Office Ergonomics: Promoting Workplace Wellness(Post)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, ac
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. This
Emergency Preparedness: How to Build a Business Continuity Plan for Workplace Safety(Post)When disaster strikes, how prepared is your business in keeping your workers safe and your operations running? From bushfires to cyberattacks, emergencies can take many forms - and they often come wit
Heat Stress Management: Protecting Workers in High Temperatures(Post)Australia is currently facing a heatwave like no other, with temperatures soaring as high as 49.3 °C (120.7 °F) in places like Geraldton. Severe heatwave warnings have been issued for regions across W