OFSC releases new fact sheet: Guidance for Producing Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Do you need guidance to develop your Safe Work Method Statements? The Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner has new support available for builders and civil contractors developing Safe Work Method … [Read more...] about Safe Work Method Statements
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Safety Activities For Supervisors
Safety Activities For Supervisors I remember attending a mining and construction industry safety seminar a few years ago and a senior manager of one of the regulatory authorities suggested "a radically new industry wide safety initiative". His idea was to collect regular data on serious injury … [Read more...] about Safety Activities For Supervisors
How to Protect Your Home From a Fire
How to Protect Your Home From a Fire A recent study has revealed that in America and Australia, the number of people dying every year in house fires is more than the total number of deaths caused due to the combined effect of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and volcanic … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Home From a Fire
Asbestos Audits and Inspections
Asbestos Audits and Inspections Article courtesy of Safe Environments Asbestos Inspections Asbestos inspections are required for buildings that are likely to contain asbestos. The NSW OHS regulation requires that all buildings suspected of containing asbestos materials must have asbestos … [Read more...] about Asbestos Audits and Inspections
Putting a Workplace Safety and Risk Management Policy in Place
Putting a Workplace Safety and Risk Management Policy in Place Guest Post Whatever business you are in, there are always safety risks in the workplace. Of course, management approach varies, but the sooner it accepts the reality of potential danger, the better it will be for everyone. This … [Read more...] about Putting a Workplace Safety and Risk Management Policy in Place
Average day for a dog
Average day for a dog Nuthin’ to do with safety or risk management (well perhaps might make a good ice-breaker for your next safety training session?) but we should all start our Mondays with a little chuckle. This one made me smile – whether you love dogs or not you will enjoy – SEE THE … [Read more...] about Average day for a dog
A quick check in the home
A quick check in the home The level of safety required depends on the age of occupants. For all ages: 1. Keep the stove area clear of clutter 2. Always empty the bath after use 3. Keep knives in a closed drawer 4. Rodent bate is very secure 5. Spills are wiped up 6. Power points are not … [Read more...] about A quick check in the home
Safety Goes Green: More natural light
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
Understanding Metal Bending for your Safety
Understanding Metal Bending for your Safety Guest Post Metal bending is a production process in which the shape of sheet metal and tubes can be changed through plastic deformation. The latter refers to the fact that the material has undergone certain irreversible changes as a result of forces that … [Read more...] about Understanding Metal Bending for your Safety
Is Victoria cracking the codes to WHS
Is Victoria cracking the codes to WHS? Recent post by Riskology I’ve been watching with interest Victoria sinking their claws into the new laws saying they don’t want to commit to the harmonised laws anymore because of the cost, which will impact mainly small business. The Victorian Treasurer, Kim … [Read more...] about Is Victoria cracking the codes to WHS