What is the difference between the Pokemon Go craze and Safety’s obsession with hunting for and controlling hazards? Both are just imaginary fantasy and achieve very little except disconnect us from people and reality. As Rob Long says in his comments below - you've spotted all your hazards (or … [Read more...] about Pokemon Go–Safety Tips and Resources
Public Liability
Controlling crowds: It’s all in the planning
Controlling crowds: It’s all in the planning Guest Post As you gear up to host an event, keeping your audience content and safe should be the first box you tick when it comes to planning. Directing a large group of people can seem daunting, but sorting out the details beforehand can make the … [Read more...] about Controlling crowds: It’s all in the planning
Safety and Common Law
Safety and Common Law Common law is not applicable in all states in Australia but in states where it is, educating supervisors and managers in it can bring additional benefit to your safety management system. The Compliance with Common Law (in states where applicable) There are four … [Read more...] about Safety and Common Law
Making High Crime Suburbs Safer
Neighbourhood Watch: Making Your High Crime Neighborhoods Safer For city councils, citizens, and criminals, it is difficult to break established high-crime neighborhoods from the patterns of crime formed over time. It takes a village to reduce the crime patterns, and the village … [Read more...] about Making High Crime Suburbs Safer
Public Safety
Public Safety Latest articles from the Public Liability Website: Public Swimming Pool Safety Public Safety in Hotels and Resorts Public Safety in Car Parks Public Liability Claim Examples Public Liability What is Product Liability Public Liability Insurance Quote New Swimming Pool … [Read more...] about Public Safety
Shopping Centre Loading Dock Safety
Shopping Centre Loading Dock Safety The majority of the high risks we identify during audits of shopping centres and malls are in and around loading docks. In a lot of retail centres these are also the areas which get the least attention as they are unlikely to be seen by the majority of customers. … [Read more...] about Shopping Centre Loading Dock Safety
Provision of Sharps Containers
Should you provide Sharps Containers in the Workplace? Provision of sharps containers for the safe disposal of syringes has been an issue for many years. Most Councils have had to address the issue, shopping centres are still debating it and many employers are not sure what to do. Providing sharps … [Read more...] about Provision of Sharps Containers
Public Liability Standards and Legislation
Public Liability Standards and Legislation The most common responses I get when I make a public liability risk recommendation to control or mitigate a potentially serious risk is: "it complies with the Building Code of Australia" or "show me the law that says you have to do that" or "this building … [Read more...] about Public Liability Standards and Legislation
Asbestos Audits and Inspections
Asbestos Audits and Inspections Article courtesy of Safe Environments Asbestos Inspections Asbestos inspections are required for buildings that are likely to contain asbestos. The NSW OHS regulation requires that all buildings suspected of containing asbestos materials must have asbestos … [Read more...] about Asbestos Audits and Inspections
Common Law Liability
Common Law Liability Whilst many of those involved in Safety can quote the Acts and Regulations verbatim, what I have noted during audits and discussions over the years is that most seem blissfully unaware or ignorant of the Common Law aspect of Safety and Risk Management. Meeting your Duty of Care … [Read more...] about Common Law Liability