Working in the building industry can pose serious hazards. Here are some basic tips to help manage those hazards to protect your staff and other contractors working on site. Remember, Safety Concepts has a consulting service, so if you need assistance with anything please feel free to contact us for more information! General •Ensure work method [...]
Nursing Australia recognises that employees should be able to contribute to the identification and implementation of practical solutions to help maintain a safe working environment. The onus is on everyone to be responsible for safety and to strive to eliminate potential hazards. 1) Dealing with Aggression Healthcare workers may be exposed to patients, family members [...]
This is a must read article submitted by Bernie Althofer, one of our valued readers and contributors, Thank you Bernie! Imagine you are an officer from your organisation sitting in a Court, Commission or Tribunal and using that line to justify your actions or inactions in relation to a workplace death where workplace bullying was identified as [...]
BHP Billiton‘s safety record has copped a fresh blow with the seventh worker in about three years to die at its WA operations. While the death went unreported to the share market, a media statement said a “significant incident has occurred at approximately 04:45 this morning” on the 8th July 2011. “This incident has resulted [...]
Here is a fantastic message from Workplace Health and Safety QLD. It sounds so simple but, you’ll be surprised at how many workers fail to do so!!! Staying a safe distance from overhead powerlines can save lives, prevent injury and avoid costly damage, according to the Queensland Electrical Safety Office. When operating vehicle mounted cranes, [...]
The National Safety Awards of Excellence has been launched for 2010.
The awards are a joint initiative by the National Safety Council of Australia and GIO. They are designed to …
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 …
This is the final section of Bernie Althofer’s article on ‘Workplace Bullying being a National Disgrace’. If you believe your workplace could benefit from assessing, identifying and managing …
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 …
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 …
