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By admin on November 18th, 2011

The Importance of Safety Training

OHSA provides a great insight into the importance of training; Employers must have an overall safety program including relative site specific safety information where applicable. The safety training program should cover topics such as: Accident Prevention and Safety Promotion Safety Compliance Accident and Emergency Response Personal Protective Equipment Safety Practices Equipment and Machinery Chemical and [...]

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By admin on November 14th, 2011

Evacuation of People with Disabilities

This is a fantastic article submitted by one of our readers, Grant McCosh on evacuating people with disabilities. Mobility Impairments Since elevators should not be used for evacuation during a fire alarm, people with mobility impairments will need assistance evacuating the building unless on the ground floor. As people with mobility impairments have varying [...]

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By admin on November 03rd, 2011

Recent Fatality in Brisbane

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland is investigating a fatal incident that occurred on Monday 31 October 2011 at a construction site within the University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, Brisbane. A worker was killed while a formwork shutter was being raised to about one metre above the ground by crane. Lengths of timber were being [...]

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By admin on October 26th, 2011

The Importance of Safe Storage

Fatally unsafe stacking system costs Fonterra Australia $300,000 fine and a conviction. Unsafe storage has resulted in an industry-wide warning from WorkSafe after dairy products manufacturer, Fonterra Australia Pty Ltd was today convicted and fined $300,000 in the Melbourne County Court. WorkSafe’s General Manager for Operations, Lisa Sturzenegger, said all businesses had to ensure they [...]

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By admin on October 18th, 2011

Safe Airconditioning Installation

Gordon Harris is an auditor and contract investigator for the Plumbing Industry Commission. He has worked in the air conditioning installation industry for 46 years as a refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, trainer, engineer and most recently, contract investigator. Here Gordon writes of his experience and recommendations for the safe installation of air conditioning units: [...]

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By admin on October 02nd, 2011

Risk Management and Workplace Bullying

Hypothetical Scenario: Mr Benjamin William Jones is the CEO of MAGIC, a large, state based organisation that provides a diverse range of services including security services, administration, storage and delivery, and training. This organisation has been established for some twenty years and provides a range of services to the public and private sector. The [...]

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By admin on March 09th, 2010

Safety Inspections of QLD Mid Tier Businesses

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) has announced they will be conducting a safety audit of every medium sized business across the State …

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By admin on February 14th, 2010

Safety Video – Keep Your Eyes Peeled

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By admin on February 13th, 2010

High Court Says No to Constant Supervision

Constant surveillance of employees’ work activities is an impossible and unfair obligation on business owners and employers according to the High Court of Australia …

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