The Arse-Covering Myth One of the most dominant myths in industry is that paperwork is an ‘arse-covering’ exercise. People seem to accept and tolerate paperwork for this reason when the reality is … [Read more...] about The Arse-Covering Myth
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How to Write Safety Procedures
Lots of discussion about these currently on OHS Forums, my thoughts are that we should only have one set of procedures that include any safety, not a work instruction and say a SWMS. Procedures MUST … [Read more...] about How to Write Safety Procedures
Swimming Up Stream and the SWMS Dilemma
Refer also to: The Arse-Covering Myth Swimming Up Stream and the Safe Work Method Statement Dilemma I was with an organisation this week that was being inspected by the regulator. The … [Read more...] about Swimming Up Stream and the SWMS Dilemma
Danger of Generic Safe Work Method Statements
Danger of Generic Safe Work Method Statements We have been concerned for some time about the propensity for some employers and contractors to use a work method statement they found on google. An … [Read more...] about Danger of Generic Safe Work Method Statements
How To Complete a SWP
How To Complete a SWP A very common search term used to find this website is: “How to complete a SWP”. An SWP or Standard Work Procedure or Safe Work Procedure is a common and necessary requirement … [Read more...] about How To Complete a SWP
WHS, Environmental & Quality Compliance Documentation
WHS, Environmental & Quality Compliance Documentation Made Simple, Quick & Easy … Or Your Money Back NB: This is not a paid advertisement or a product review just some publicity for a great … [Read more...] about WHS, Environmental & Quality Compliance Documentation
Safe Work Method Statements now available from SAI Global
Safe Work Method Statements now available from SAI Global UPDATE –11-12-12 Just read a very interesting commentary by Kevin Jones on his SafetyAtWorkBlog: He writes: On 30 November 2012, … [Read more...] about Safe Work Method Statements now available from SAI Global
Another Free Safe Work Method Statement
Another Free Safe Work Method Statement By following this link : http://buildingasaservice.com/free-safe-work-method-statements/ anyone can download a free Safe Work Method Statement, a completed … [Read more...] about Another Free Safe Work Method Statement
OHS 2012 Where Are We Now?
George Robotham reflects back over the changes, or lack there of, in the last 11 years. Comments and criticisms are bound be many and are totally encouraged. Be warned, no punches have been … [Read more...] about OHS 2012 Where Are We Now?
