DON’T DELAY IN CONVERTING TO HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE SafeWork SA says workers cannot afford to delay any further in converting their pre- 1995 qualifications to operate forklifts, cranes, hoists and pressure equipment, or to perform rigging, dogging, or scaffolding work. The agency has recorded a … [Read more...] about CONVERTING TO HIGH RISK WORK LICENCE
Safety First or Just in the Top Three?
Safety First or Just in the Top Three? Anyone who has been around the block a few times and who takes a realistic and holistic approach to managing health safety in the workplace knows that safety is NOT first, never has been, never will be and never should be. Slogans like “safety is No1 … [Read more...] about Safety First or Just in the Top Three?
World’s Worst Jobs
See heaps more of the worst jobs HERE … [Read more...] about World’s Worst Jobs
Accidental Accidents
Had an Accident while Reconstructing an Accident? Spare a thought for the poor actors who have accidents while reconstructing accidents for claims advertisements and safety training videos … [Read more...] about Accidental Accidents
Keys to Safety Communication
Keys to communication – its more than language barriers Lean management and technological innovations have changed the way the workforce communicates. Employers that keep their employee safety risks at acceptable levels also need to evaluate communications, training and administrative techniques to … [Read more...] about Keys to Safety Communication
Basics of OHS Writing
Cutting to the Chase – in OH&S Writing Great and quite quirky article by Col Finne from www.finiohs.com . Col has a background in writing legislation for Govt Authorities. READ IT HERE………….. The aim of this guide is help us all produce punchier OH&S written material. It’s a quick … [Read more...] about Basics of OHS Writing
Haddon’s Countermeasures – A Better Alternative to the Hierarchy of Hazard Control?
In 1966, Dr. William Haddon created the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after he was appointed by President Johnson. He set the first federal safety standards for motor vehicles and set standards for state and local laws on drunk driving and requirements that motorcyclists wear … [Read more...] about Haddon’s Countermeasures – A Better Alternative to the Hierarchy of Hazard Control?
Audiometric testing under new laws
Audiometric testing under new laws Query from a reader - I hope someone can assist: Hi, Unsure of where to post to, but I was hoping that someone could offer some assistance. The Work Health & Safety regulation 2011 in relation to noise says that we need to undertake audiometric testing for … [Read more...] about Audiometric testing under new laws
Food Safety Risk
Food Safety Risk - Risk Ranger From Food Safety Centre - the food safety information portal Risk assessment is a crucial aspect of running a successful, safe food business. The risk assessment process involves methodically describing a food production system and identifying possible points of … [Read more...] about Food Safety Risk
Keys to communication – its more than language barriers
Lean management and technological innovations have changed the way the workforce communicates. Employers that keep their employee safety risks at acceptable levels also need to evaluate communications, training and administrative techniques to ensure they are sending the right safety message. While … [Read more...] about Keys to communication – its more than language barriers