There is a new code of practice covering children who work at or attend a QLD workplace. This code of Practice is a result of recent changes to the law in relation to having children (under 18) at a place of work. Not only does it cover actual workers, it also covers children on work [...]
Across Australia companies face fines, individual managers face criminal charges and a part time teacher gets a suspended jail sentence. NSW 7 managers have been charged and could face 2 years in jail for an accident that resulted in the death of an employee. If it is found that the accident and resulting death were [...]
As we sit back in disbelief over the death of Steve Irwin and Peter Brock we are reminded that even famous somewhat invincible workers still face the risk of injury and possible death at work. Both were at work at the time of their death, both were experienced operators, both were prepared to take the risks they [...]
We all know workplace injuries cost our organisation in terms of compensation payments but have you ever considered the indirect costs of an accident and how much harder your sales team will have to work to cover the “real” costs of an injury. What is the Iceberg Theory? It is a calculation method developed to estimate [...]
QLD celebrate Work Safe Week from 22-28 October 2006 This years theme “Injuries caused by hitting or being hit by objects”. Impact injuries are high on the list for most occupations. In some cases impact injuries cause serious damage to employees and have a huge impact on your business. Some ideas for acknowledging Work Safe Week at your workplace: BBQ [...]
Contact us now for information on becoming a member of the International Association Of Safety Professionals. Keep checking back for upcoming events.
You have spent months and months getting your safety system implemented; you have trained all of your personnel and spent a small fortune having all of your manuals printed and bound – but it is still not working. Sadly this dilemma happens quite often when something new is implemented, especially safety programs. So what went wrong [...]
We are pleased to announce our selection as the Australian Chapter Headquarters for the International Association Of Safety Professionals. Check back for membership opportunities. Coming Soon
The future is looking to be a far greater challenge as organisations large and small grapple with the ever changing and increasingly stringent safety legislation. As some business leaders say it has gone too far and is getting out of hand there is a small few who think there is no aspect of their business [...]
