Cutting to the Chase – in OH&S Writing Great and quite quirky article by Col Finne from www.finiohs.com . Col has a background in writing legislation for Govt Authorities. READ IT HERE………….. The aim of this guide is help us all produce punchier OH&S written material. It’s a quick … [Read more...] about Basics of OHS Writing
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Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment
OHS Risk Assessment By far the most commonly used search terms people use to find this site are those related to occupational health and safety risk assessment or risk assessment templates. From our experience, this also one of the most confusing and misunderstood OH&S requirements at a site … [Read more...] about Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment
OHS Change Management
OHS Change Management By George Robotham Introduction I have been involved in various types of OHS change. The most effective has been where I have led or been a member of OHS project teams using change management and project management methodologies to drive significant OHS change. The only … [Read more...] about OHS Change Management
Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong?
Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong? Guest post by the late George Robotham Introduction There are many areas where OHS is going wrong in Australia. I have chosen to comment on 4 areas, Class 1 personal damage occurrence data systems, complexity, lack of focus on the people and harmonised … [Read more...] about Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong?
Teambuilding in OHS
Teambuilding in OHS Guest Post by George Robotham from www.ohschange.com.au Introduction My motto is-When Initiating Change, Remember, People Support What They Create. Working in teams is an essential part of most management functions. In the OHS area OHS people may work as part of a broader … [Read more...] about Teambuilding in OHS
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
Vision for Safety in Australia
Vision for safety in Australia By George Robotham I am in the final stages of preparing what will end up being an approx. 70 page e book on What It Means To Be An OHS Professional. I was thinking of finishing up with the following: My vision for what an excellent approach to OHS in Australia … [Read more...] about Vision for Safety in Australia
The Change from OHS to WHS: What does It Mean for Companies?
The Change from OHS to WHS: What does It Mean for Companies? Guest Post by Alertforce Since the start of 2012, Australia has been attempting to introduce harmonisation of work and health safety laws and regulations. The new work health and safety (WHS) model was initially introduced in New South … [Read more...] about The Change from OHS to WHS: What does It Mean for Companies?
Smart OHS adds new industries to its online OHS system
Smart OHS adds new industries to its online OHS system Sydney 23 February 2013: Today Smart OHS announced that it is to add four more industries to its world-beating online OHS system. "We added four industries in January this year, to broaden our target market to include tradespeople, … [Read more...] about Smart OHS adds new industries to its online OHS system
Educators and Corporate Agendas Misaligned in OHS
Educators and Corporate Agendas Misaligned in OHS Press Release - Educators and Corporate Agendas Misaligned in OHS 19 February 2012 Universities cannot keep up with the demand for workplace safety professionals, a survey released today has revealed. As corporate Australia struggles to … [Read more...] about Educators and Corporate Agendas Misaligned in OHS