Safe Working from Heights - HVAC&R Industry Guide to Workplace Safety – Released Press Release - July 2013 All organisations require the participants to be aware of, acknowledge and contribute to the successful running of the organisation. By understanding and implementing their WHS duties … [Read more...] about Safe Working from Heights Guide
National Electrical & Communications Safety
National Electrical & Communications Safety Press Release - Electrical Industry Guide to Workplace Safety 2013/14 – Released The newest release of the Electrical Industry Guide to Workplace Safety is here. In collaboration with the National Electrical & Communications Association … [Read more...] about National Electrical & Communications Safety
New Australian Baseball League
Nothing to do with safety or risk management but I want to plug it here anyway. I'll be at the first game in Brisbane on Thursday 11th Nov at RNA Showgrounds where the Bandits are vs Perth Heat. Just talking to the Bandits Management Team and they have organised a big night of entertainment for the … [Read more...] about New Australian Baseball League
Latest News from Safety Solutions
What's New? Safety professionals and CFOs need to speak the same language ahead of new OHS Act An insurance and risk adviser firm has called on safety professionals to get more involved with senior executives to ensure their companies and management fully comprehend their new responsibilities … [Read more...] about Latest News from Safety Solutions
FREE contract safety management plan
A free completely customisable site and contract safety management plan. Disclosure: We have no personal, professional or financial interest in this company or it's products and this is provided for information only. Synaptor are offering a free contractor safety management plan template. You … [Read more...] about FREE contract safety management plan
Management Walk Arounds
Great paper about how a critical management activity can have a big impact on safety. Huge thanks to Kylee Grubb for sending this in Management Walk - Arounds: Lessons from the Gulf of Mexico Oil Well Blowout Paper by Professor Andrew Hopkins, Australian National University (contact … [Read more...] about Management Walk Arounds
Laptop Computers Create a Safety Risk
Laptop Computers Create a Safety Risk Just reading a recent article about long term injuries being caused by using a laptop computer as its name suggests. Excerpt: Working with a laptop sitting on your lap could be dangerous for your skin. Exposing skin to the high temperatures created by … [Read more...] about Laptop Computers Create a Safety Risk
Stay safe: basic tips for a safer workplace
Stay safe: basic tips for a safer workplace Guest post Safe workplaces do not happen by accident. They come about when safety is the primary motivator and concern for staff and management alike. It also happens when active steps are implemented to create a safe work environment. To help create … [Read more...] about Stay safe: basic tips for a safer workplace
New Ladder Safety Guidelines
New Ladder Safety Guidelines Prevention of fall in construction – selection and safe use of portable ladders Worksafe have just released their Falls Prevention Guidelines Background Falls from ladders in the construction industry have resulted in a significant number of serious and fatal … [Read more...] about New Ladder Safety Guidelines
The Trouble With Risk Registers.
The Trouble With Risk Registers. Guest Post by Sam Bourne UPDATE: After lots of requests in the comments below, Sam has just supplied a sample of a Risk Register using an Excel Spread sheet you can download: Property Risk Register Template With the recently introduced WHS legislation in the … [Read more...] about The Trouble With Risk Registers.