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November 24, 2013July 8, 2014

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… Read the rest

August 14, 2013November 5, 2019

A Simple Safety Management System

A Simple Safety Management System by the late George Robotham George was once asked to give recommendations on a simple Safety Management System for a small organisation that had “stuff all” in the way of safety, below is one of… Read the rest

July 21, 2013May 24, 2014

Countering Common Law Claims

Today George looks at the huge legal monster that is Common Law (you mat like to also read his previous article Common Law Liability which covers the concept in detail). It amazes me that some Safety Professionals can quote every… Read the rest

July 18, 2013November 22, 2013

Accident Investigation Training Video

Accident Investigation Training Video 2010 - Incident & Near Miss Investigation and Reporting There are laws and regulations that require the investigation and reporting of certain types of accidents. Insurance requirements also lead to many Accident Investigations as do potential… Read the rest

October 2, 2012June 15, 2018

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… Read the rest