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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 …
Safety Video – Keep Your Eyes Peeled
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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 …
ACT — Workers Compensation Amendment Bill
In case you weren’t aware the Workers Compensation Amendment Bill 2009 (ACT) proposed to amend the Workers Compensation Act 1951 No. 2 (ACT) …
Building an OHS Induction Program
Workplace Health and Safety Inductions are essential tools for organizations serious about meeting their obligations under workplace laws. Here are some key tips and guidelines …
First Aid Officer Ratios
What is the acceptable ratio of First Aid Officers to Employees?
After scouring workplace safety documents and not found any satisfactory answers, a colleague and WHSO …
Safety Professional Fellowship
International Association of Safety Professionals Launches ANZ Chapter
The Australian and New Zealand Chapter of the International Association of Safety Professionals was launched …
Simple Facts of New National OHS Act
Most people involved in OHS know that the Federal Government has an agenda to reform the current fragmented and inconsistent approach to workplace safety in Australia …
How to Write an Environmental Policy
An Environmental Policy is a formal way for your organisation to express commitment to environmental management and improvement …
Top Ten Facts About Office Temperature
Office temperatures that are too hot or too cold are one of the most common complaints amongst staff in a work environment and contribute …
