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You Don’t Believe in Common Sense?

January 25, 2024 by Dr Rob Long 18 Comments

The Coroners decision confirms it, there is no ‘common sense’, it can’t be assumed, and we shouldn’t talk about it because it dumbs down the industry and perpetuates a delusional myth. On 5 July the Queensland Coroner has found three men who died while working on the Federal Government's home … [Read more...] about You Don’t Believe in Common Sense?

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Robert Long, Zero Harm Tagged With: adeqaute training, common sense, construction, coroner, supervision, Zero Harm

Followership & Leadership

May 20, 2016 by Admin Leave a Comment

Followership & Leadership - Working together for organizational structure by Ben Armstrong The tipping point is upon us, I can only speak in regards the building and construction industry as to the changes in culture and how it’s going about achieving new goals and visions. People in positions … [Read more...] about Followership & Leadership

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Safety Leadership Tagged With: construction, followers, leaders

Safety Learnings From Construction

October 8, 2015 by Admin 2 Comments

Many OHS professionals, get caught up in the latest research, theories, fads, technology, processes, mantras and other displacement activities. We can sometimes forget about the basics of safety, risk management and human interaction. Here is a great reflection by one of Australia’s most experienced … [Read more...] about Safety Learnings From Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Positive Safety Stuff, Zero Harm Tagged With: construction, safety learnings

Protecting Workers in Construction

June 29, 2015 by Admin Leave a Comment

Protecting Workers in Construction VIC Construction Site Safety Guide 2015/16 – Released There are many hazards associated with work performed on construction sites. Pro-Visual Publishing, in collaboration with the National Safety Council of Australia Foundation and Safe Work Australia, … [Read more...] about Protecting Workers in Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction

The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites

May 10, 2014 by Barry Spud Leave a Comment

The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites The average number of work-related injury cases may have gone down considerably in the past years, but unfortunately, many workers, especially those stationed in high-risks sites such as construction and mining areas, … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Having A Clear-Cut Lifting SWMS Plan In High-Risk Worksites

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Work Method Statements Tagged With: construction, high risk, lifting plan, mining, swms

Safe Work Methods in Construction

October 22, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Safe Work Methods in Construction NSW Construction Site Safety Guide 2013/14 – Released Regardless of the legal responsibilities, morally, no business, employer, or worker wants to see his or her employee or work colleague injured at work. Safety is important for all workplaces, but it is … [Read more...] about Safe Work Methods in Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, safe work method, Safe Work Method Statement

Construction Plant & Safe Work Methods

September 27, 2013 by Admin Leave a Comment

Construction Plant & Safe Work Methods Construction Industry Guide to Site Safety (QLD) 2013/14 – Released Regardless of the legal responsibilities, morally, no business, employer, or worker wants to see his or her employee or work colleague injured at work. Safety is important for all … [Read more...] about Construction Plant & Safe Work Methods

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, safe work method, Safe Work Method Statement, site safety

Safeguarding Young Workers from Injury in Construction

June 8, 2013 by Admin 1 Comment

Safeguarding Young Workers from Injury in Construction Guest Post We commonly hear about young workers on construction sites that are injured or cause injury to others because of a lack of training and supervision. In fact just recently a concrete worker on a Kiama site was struck by a vehicle … [Read more...] about Safeguarding Young Workers from Injury in Construction

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, white card, Young Workers, young workers

Power Tool Safety

April 12, 2013 by Admin 4 Comments

Power Tool Safety   Whether you are a do-it-yourself home improvement person, tradie or a contractor, power tool usage can seem self-explanatory. Many workers and home users forego reading the instructions, planning their tool usage, wearing the proper clothing, and remaining aware of the … [Read more...] about Power Tool Safety

Filed Under: Construction Safety Tagged With: construction, power tools, Test and tag, Tool Safety

Safety Goes Green: More natural light

October 17, 2012 by Admin Leave a Comment

Safety Goes Green: More natural light Guest Post Despite improved environmental standards, sometimes green jobs can be deadly. From 2007 to June of 2008, six employees were killed while constructing the massive MGM Mirage CityCentre project in Las Vegas, prompting workers to go on strike and … [Read more...] about Safety Goes Green: More natural light

Filed Under: Construction Safety, Dangerous Goods Tagged With: building, Chemicals, construction, Dangerous Jobs, Environment, natural light, Safety

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