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Safety and Common Law

November 24, 2013 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

  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

Filed Under: Public Liability Tagged With: common law, competent staff, Public Liability, safety training

A Simple Safety Management System

August 14, 2013 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

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 the most succinct, practical descriptions of a safety system I have … [Read more...] about A Simple Safety Management System

Filed Under: Safety Leadership, Safety Legislation Tagged With: common law, health and safety, ohs, Safety Committee, Safety Incentives, safety plan, safety plans, Safety Systems, statute law

Countering Common Law Claims

July 21, 2013 by George Robotham 2 Comments

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 subclause of Statute Law but look blankly when you ask them about … [Read more...] about Countering Common Law Claims

Filed Under: George Robotham, Safety Legislation Tagged With: claims, common law, common sense, Workers Compensation

Accident Investigation Training Video

July 18, 2013 by Admin 5 Comments

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 claims at … [Read more...] about Accident Investigation Training Video

Filed Under: Safety Videos Tagged With: accident investigation training, accident investigations, accident prevention, common law, contributory factors, corrective actions, health and safety, insurance requirements, investigation process, laws and regulations, occupational health, operational methods, point of view, safety strategy, working conditions, workplace accidents, workplace health and safety

Common Law Liability

October 2, 2012 by George Robotham Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: George Robotham, Public Liability, Safety Legislation Tagged With: common law, liability, Public Liability, public safety, statute law

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