Sighhhh.......every time I publish one of these true stories I am inundated with private emails from people telling similar stories and their disdain for these aspects of safety - but they fear speaking up about it. Rebelling against the ridiculous and harmful side of safety is interpreted by the … [Read more...] about A Culture of Care (and sackings…)
Contractor Induction
Sample Safety Induction Checklists
Sample Safety Induction Checklists One of the critical aspects of a WHS System is the Safety Induction. However, in our experience it is often poorly done. When we visit a workplace we would expect that they would go out of their way to impress with a proper induction but we usually find it is … [Read more...] about Sample Safety Induction Checklists
Contractor Safety Induction Training
Contractor Induction Training By the late George Robotham At one start-up operation I developed a comprehensive safety induction program lasting 2 days and put about 300 people through the training over about a year. I used to feel very proud that they left the training very switched on about … [Read more...] about Contractor Safety Induction Training
New National Construction Induction Training Package
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OHS Harmonisation and Contractors
OHS Harmonisation and Contractors From Graham Dent’s Harmonization Group on Linkedin – see it here If you don't have any real background in the area, i.e. management of the OHS aspects of contractors, take a look at these publications which give you an introduction to the principles and process … [Read more...] about OHS Harmonisation and Contractors
Contractor Safety Checklist
Contractor Safety Checklist This kit from SA Mining and Quarrying Occupational Health and Safety Committee contains a range of Safety Checklists specifically aimed at assisting Mine and Quarry Managers to select and assess Contractors required to perform particular tasks on Mining and Quarry sites. … [Read more...] about Contractor Safety Checklist
Contractor Safety Management
Contractor Safety Management Free Contractor Safety Management Procedures and Tools The Victorian Education Dept has published some excellent resources to assist their staff with the safe management of contractors. These were originally intended for early childhood centres but, as you will see, … [Read more...] about Contractor Safety Management
Example Contractor Safety Management Procedure
Example Contractor Safety Management Procedure This standard provides requirements which Company managers, supervisors, contractors and subcontractors must meet and follow when engaged by Company for any work. Company’s objective is for contractors to be working to a satisfactory standard meeting … [Read more...] about Example Contractor Safety Management Procedure
Contractors Charter
Useful document just sent in by George Robotham – may be useful for establishing and committing to obligations of both the contractor and the company hiring them: Expectations of Contractors As a contractor I am committed to work safely at all times and will: · work in a way to minimise the risk … [Read more...] about Contractors Charter