Australia has beautiful weather that often keeps us guessing. The harsh reality is that we are a nation of extreme weather from drought to flooding rains. Did you know that when there is a natural disaster, such as a bushfire or flood, other rules under the Fair Work Act may apply. In inclement weather it […]
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When we think of housekeeping, we think vacuuming, mopping, dusting and polishing surfaces. Workplace housekeeping is well beyond this and is a mandatory factor in workplace safety. Ensuring your workplace incorporates housekeeping into everyday life, can prevent injuries, improve productivity and morale, minimise risk of potential fines and challenges of non-compliance and makes a really good first
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Work Health and Safety laws provide that whilst an employer can establish a WHS Committee at any time at their own initiative, one must be established within 2 months of receiving a request from a relevant Health and Safety Representative (HSR) or when there are five or more workers in your workplace. When establishing a committee:-discussions
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Sometimes an employee may not be themselves, they may seem less engaged, tired, are quick to get angry or seem to be overwhelmed. If you notice behavioural changes, it is important to check in and ask; is everything OK? Here are some simple questions you can ask – try them on yourself first… 1.
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SafeWork Australia data shows that to date in 2022, 94 Australians have been killed at work. An Occupational/Work Health and Safety system is more than just written policies and procedures, it is a framework for workplace culture and is critical in eliminating or minimising the risk to health and safety of your workers and other
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Although hazards in an office-based environment may not be as obvious as those associated with high-risk work environments, such as on a construction site or in a warehouse, there are a range of risks which can impact on the health and safety for office workers. Below we identify and highlight some common office-based safety hazards
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