All Entries in the "Practical Tips" Category
Safety While Using A Portable Saw
Alan, one of our long-time Safety Concepts readers, and an avid DIY-er sent us some safety tips while using a portable saw. Thank you, Alan.
If you are a do-it-yourself …
OHS – A Change of Focus
Phil Hart from Annecto – the people network shares an interesting article that advances the responsibility of OHS into our daily lives. Annecto is an independent, not for profit association …
Workplace Safety for Your Bum
It’s a different, and even perhaps a slightly irreverent title. The intent was to get your attention, because the comfort and care of our nether regions seem to be a topic that goes …
Returning to Work After an Extended Break
Many people think their work environment is something they never forget. But once you are away from the day-to-day workings of a location, small things that you should remember can, in fact …
Ways to a more Safety Conscious Office
If you were asked about office safety, there is no doubt you would be able to list off a string of safety precautions that are in your company manual. While those look great in writing …
Employers Tips for Keeping Workers Safe
When you run a company, you have to do more than think about how your business is going to make money. You must take an active role in keeping your employees safe at work, as you could be …
You and a Safer Workplace
While many think the responsibility of a safe workplace relies solely on the business owner, there is plenty you as an employee can do to make sure you are in a safe work environment.
While you may like to think ‘it’s not my problem, it’s the company’s’, if you are the one injured, it could have [...]
Ideas about Occupational Safety and Health
C Fegan, a retired Trades Educator shares some valuable ideas about OH & S
Occupational Safety and Health instruction should be included as part of the *Induction Process for new employees on the first day of their employment. New employees need to be familiarised with the layout of their new place of work.
OHS Facts on Toilet Amenities
Occupational Health and Safety is such a wide ranging subject that we are never surprised at the questions we receive here at Safety Concepts. Lately we have been getting lots of OHS questions about staff amenities and the rights or wrongs of this very sensitive subject.
So here is the essential list of things you need to know about toilets in [...]
What Your Business Needs to Know About OHS
Whether your business is big or small you have an obligation as an owner or employer to make sure your working environment is safe. There are no excuses or exceptions: so listen up. As an employer you have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of employees, volunteers and outworkers. You are also responsible [...]
