Risk Based Safety Management – When Two Worlds Collide An interesting thought provoker by Merv Sher on his blog – read the whole article here A few extracts from the article: Australia enjoys a raft of multi-tiered sets of safety legislation, from the Federal Model WHS Act which has been … [Read more...] about Risk Based Safety Management – When Two Worlds Collide
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The Cost of Safety
Excerpt from Graham Dent’s Discussion on OHS Harmonisation Group on Linkedin – MORE HERE The cost of safety in a competitive environment - how to create a level playing field? One of the common concerns for business, particularly contractors, is that when they comply with OHS laws it can leave … [Read more...] about The Cost of Safety
WHS Harmonisation Update
Another great post by the Safety Nerd: Where the bloody hell are you? Posted on December 3, 2011 by The Safety Nerd Okay, so there was a lot of who-ha relating to the rush to the starting blocks being 1st January 2011 for these new WHS laws, but quite a few of the states at the eleventh hour … [Read more...] about WHS Harmonisation Update
Small breaches undermine safety culture
Small breaches undermine safety culture Guest post By John Wettstein Workplace injuries and incidents increase when a company lets little violations go Admit it. We sit back, shocked by illegal actions at large corporations which cause preventable injuries. But what about you? Have you … [Read more...] about Small breaches undermine safety culture
The toughest safety assignment I have had
The toughest safety assignment I have had By the late George Robotham George gets a call from a management consultant, can I commit a bit of time to review a company’s Safety Management System? Said yes and was told 2 of the company directors want to meet me before going ahead. I think they must … [Read more...] about The toughest safety assignment I have had
People are our greatest assets, not paperwork
People are our greatest assets, not paperwork If you have been following this blog for even a little while you would have realised that I am definitely not a proponent of focusing purely on legislative compliance, reliance on technology, convoluted systems producing reams of paper work that nobody … [Read more...] about People are our greatest assets, not paperwork
What Is Wrong With The Way OHS Is Managed In Australia
What Is Wrong With The Way OHS Is Managed In Australia Guest post by the late George Robotham Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, anguish, and … [Read more...] about What Is Wrong With The Way OHS Is Managed In Australia
DIY WHS Management System Guide
Review - Workplace Health and Safety Management Systems - D.I.Y Guide UPDATE: THIS BOOK IS NOW FREE!! Download here: http://bennsons.com/home-2/ We just received our copy of this new book by Jessica Urquhart After reading the initial description of the book: Workplace Health and Safety … [Read more...] about DIY WHS Management System Guide
Harmonisation of Australia’s Safety Legislation
George’s Safety Reflections - Number 1 This was the first many articles by legendary late Safety Guru, George Robotham Harmonisation of Australia’s safety legislation Quotable Quote "A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only … [Read more...] about Harmonisation of Australia’s Safety Legislation
Guide to WHS Act 2011
Guide to Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act) This guide provides an overview of the Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (WHS Act). It is designed to help people understand their health and safety duties and rights in the workplace. However it is not intended to be read in … [Read more...] about Guide to WHS Act 2011