Geoff Warren, the Plant Operations Officer at Shoalhaven City Council shares an email he received from a colleague as a result of a near miss workplace safety incident and plant damage report. Geoff thought our readers may get a chuckle from reading it, but also stressed how easily some accidents do or may occur.
Hi Everybody! One of our readers sent us this query, so I’m putting it out there and hoping you can help: “Presently I am at TAFE doing Cert IV in OH&S and any information is helpful. I am doing some assessments at the moment and hazard identification, risk assessment and control forms (tools) provide a [...]
Adapting to shift work is easy for some people while others never adjust. Exercise and a well balanced diet will probably help any adjustment. Family understanding and cooperation can also reduce stress that seems to go with a shift worker’s lifestyle. If you do find it difficult to adjust to shiftwork, you should discuss the [...]
Changes in the workplace such as job sharing, part-time work and more flexible work hours are indicators that shiftwork is on the increase. Industries such as airlines, hospitals and railways have long had round-the-clock operations and extended shopping hours are fast becoming commonplace. Research shows, however, that there can be significant health and safety issues [...]
Here are some other things to keep your eye on with regards to Asbestos… Hail damage to your roof or any asbestos cement product can be as bad as waterblasting. Call a licensed asbestos removal contractor immediately if the hail was heavy. Watch for weathering. Surface weathering releases asbestos fibres from roofs. Weathered asbestos can [...]
Does your fibro contain asbestos? The most accurate way to find out if your fibro contains asbestos is for experienced people to inspect and test it. You can’t tell by looking at it. Only fibro products made before 1987 contain asbestos. In NSW for example, the use of asbestos in fibro sheets was discontinued by [...]
A man’s arm was amputated at the elbow by a conveyor at a Laverton rock and concrete crushing plant in May. According to a WorkSafe Victoria media release an investigation is underway into the accident.
Developing an Occupational Health and Safety Policy requires first the identification of hazards and risks present in the work environment. Here are some effective ways to find and analyze risks in the workplace. Use these as a guide and customize to suit your workplace:
