CHRISTMAS RISK ASSESSMENT All employees planning to dash through the snow in a one horse open sleigh, going over the fields and laughing all the way are advised that a Risk Assessment will be required addressing the safety of an open sleigh for members of the public. This assessment must also … [Read more...] about CHRISTMAS RISK ASSESSMENT
Holiday safety
Identity Hacking, Incarceration & Violent Attacks: Travel Scares
Identity Hacking, Incarceration & Violent Attacks: Travel Scares While making travel arrangements is usually associated with fun and adventure, many people overlook planning for worst case scenarios. Travellers should arrange contingency plans between passengers and familiarize themselves with … [Read more...] about Identity Hacking, Incarceration & Violent Attacks: Travel Scares
Beware of independence on Independence Day
Beware of independence on Independence Day Great and timely article from our sister site in the US – www.safetyrisk.net Beware of independence on Independence Day While fireworks provide momentous entertainment, there are obvious inherent hazards. While parents keep young children away … [Read more...] about Beware of independence on Independence Day
10 ways to be safe around the hot home
10 ways to be safe and cool around the hot home 1. Keep plenty of water in the fridge 2. Keep kids out of the sun between 10am-2pm during long intervals. 3. Sunscreen and hats must be warn. 4. Never leave a person or pet in the car. 5. Leave plenty of water for pets. 6. Wear cool clothes. 7. … [Read more...] about 10 ways to be safe around the hot home
Safety in the car all year round
Safety in the car all year round The current road toll is still in operation over the 2012 Christmas period. I am not sure if it helps reminding people of this horrible number. I know it is a busy time of year and it is the Government’s way of trying to keep us focused and safe, but is there … [Read more...] about Safety in the car all year round
Be safe this Christmas
Be safe this Christmas Guest Post In the run up to Christmas it’s important to be safe whether that be with food, risk of fires or remembering any first aid knowledge. All the family will be getting together so it’s important to keep everyone safe as extra hazards are present at this time of year. … [Read more...] about Be safe this Christmas
Holiday Travel Safety
Holiday Travel Safety The holidays are the most wonderful -- and hurried -- time of the year. With so many parties and commitments and so little time to complete everything, the holidays can get hectic. However, feeling rushed and harried should never affect your holiday travel safety. Because … [Read more...] about Holiday Travel Safety
KEEP BUILDING SITES SAFE OVER HOLIDAY BREAK
Media Release - SafeWork SA - Monday 12 December 2011 KEEP BUILDING SITES SAFE OVER HOLIDAY BREAK SafeWork SA is urging the construction industry to do its utmost to ensure the safety of building sites being closed down over the Christmas/New Year break. “Unfinished residential and commercial … [Read more...] about KEEP BUILDING SITES SAFE OVER HOLIDAY BREAK
George’s Christmas Message
George’s Christmas Message I would like to wish Safetyrisk readers all the best for the festive season. I have enjoyed writing my various articles; hopefully you have found them interesting and more importantly useful. (see them all here) There was a time in my life when I regularly drank and … [Read more...] about George’s Christmas Message
Christmas Light Safety
Christmas Light Safety Remember “Christmas Vacation” with Chevy Chase? I love that movie because all the safety references are hilarious, but my favorite part of the movie is when Clark Griswald finally has all of the Christmas lights on his house, after many safety mishaps, and he plugs in the … [Read more...] about Christmas Light Safety
