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Category: Employers Safety Tips

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Managing Violence and Robbery in the Workplace

Managing Violence and Robbery in the Workplace

By being aware and having a plan in place before an act of violence occurs in your workplace, you will have a far greater chance …

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New Fire Safety Rules for QLD Businesses

New Fire Safety Rules for QLD Businesses

Trina at EVAC Services forwarded a press release on the new Fire Safety Rules now in effect in Queensland.

Revised building fire and safety regulation came into force on 1 July 2009 …

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Doing the Safety W.A.L.K.

Doing the Safety W.A.L.K.

Here’s a mnemonic guideline for the old Walk and Talk.

W.A.L.K.:

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The Art of Constructive Criticism

The Art of Constructive Criticism

Constructive Criticism – now there’s an oxymoron if I’ve ever heard one! Indeed, constructive criticism is one sure way to get a work colleague’s back up …

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A Manager’s Safety Mantra

A Manager’s Safety Mantra

As a Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader it is easy to be overwhelmed with all of the day to day workings, handling of business crises and paperwork that never seems to end. It is easy …

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Not Every Business Owner is an OHS Professional

Not Every Business Owner is an OHS Professional

Michael Smith shares an article for the non-OHS professional, in particular business owners on OHS issues. Michael is from Be-Sure OH&S Services who assist companies to integrate occupational health …

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace

Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace

Stephen Pearce, one of the Safety Concepts readers, has submitted this article after conducting indepth research on drugs and alcohol and their affect in the workplace. Stephen shares some …

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Measuring OHS Input to Operational Tasks

Measuring OHS Input to Operational Tasks

No matter what your position in the company please read this article by Les Henley about how to measure effective OHS input to operational tasks. The way OHS is viewed in our workplaces …

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Workplace Safety: It is All About Culture

Workplace Safety: It is All About Culture

Anton Guinea, author and international motivational safety speaker talks about safety cultures in this latest article.

What is it that makes one organisation safer than another? What is it about employees …

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OHS – A Critical Comment by an OHS Professional

OHS – A Critical Comment by an OHS Professional

Having been a consultant, trainer and practitioner in OHS for over 15 years, and having previously worked both in middle management and as a tradesperson, I wonder if we haven’t lost sight …