Vehicles in the Workplace: Harmonised National Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Legislation There is a lack of information available for OH&S and Risk Managers in Australia regarding the use of workplace vehicles and from my experience it has not been an area of focus. Organisations should … [Read more...] about Vehicle Safety in the Workplace
Road Safety
Car safety and children
Car safety and children There seems to be a lot of confusion about the age when children can sit in the passenger front seat of a car. In Australia kids can sit in the front seat if they are 8 years or over. If the child is aged between 4 and 7 he/she can only sit in the front if the rest of … [Read more...] about Car safety and children
Load restraint training – countering some common mistakes that could cost you dearly
If you work in the transport industry, you may need to complete your load restraint training. Like any industry, there are many beliefs about the safe carriage of loads. Some of these beliefs come in the form of “She’ll be right mate – I’m only going down the road”; “I’ve been securing loads like … [Read more...] about Load restraint training – countering some common mistakes that could cost you dearly
Fatigue management – getting a better night’s sleep
Fatigue management – getting a better night’s sleep Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night doing mental gymnastics? Do you find it difficult to get to sleep or stay asleep? Consider this research: 51% of Australians don’t get enough quality sleep. And, if you’re on night … [Read more...] about Fatigue management – getting a better night’s sleep
About basic fatigue management – reducing your fatigue
About basic fatigue management: reducing your fatigue If you work in the transport industry, you may be required to complete your fatigue management training. You can do this by completing an online fatigue management course. Basic fatigue management shows you how to prevent fatigue from being … [Read more...] about About basic fatigue management – reducing your fatigue
Lucky or What? Living on the edge
Lucky or What? Living on the edge Many of you may have seen this a while ago but someone just sent it to me and I thought it was worth resurrecting. (I think this was originally published here: http://www.snopes.com/photos/accident/culvert.asp LOOK CLOSELY AT THE FIRST TWO CRASH PHOTOS … [Read more...] about Lucky or What? Living on the edge
GPS Innovations – Smarter Fleet Safety Solutions
Smarter Fleet Solutions Businesses today have a legal responsibility under both common law and OH&S legislation to provide a safe working environment. This extends to any company using their vehicles or assets in the course of conducting business. A company needs to demonstrate that it is … [Read more...] about GPS Innovations – Smarter Fleet Safety Solutions
Chain of responsibility training and the law
Chain of responsibility training and the law If you work in road freight you may be required to complete chain of responsibility training. Chain of Responsibility(CoR) legislation extends the general liability for offences to road freight consignors, receivers, packers and loaders. Rather than … [Read more...] about Chain of responsibility training and the law
Safety in the car all year round
Safety in the car all year round The current road toll is still in operation over the 2012 Christmas period. I am not sure if it helps reminding people of this horrible number. I know it is a busy time of year and it is the Government’s way of trying to keep us focused and safe, but is there … [Read more...] about Safety in the car all year round
Safe Driving in Fog
Safe Driving in Fog Guest Post Fog can create dangerous road conditions but being prepared can help you avoid accidents. The most hazardous thing about driving in the fog is the reduced visibility. Fog is actually made up of tiny water droplets that are suspended in the air. To help you stay safe … [Read more...] about Safe Driving in Fog