A car dealership was fined on 24th May 2022, by the Maroochydore Magistrates Court for violating section 32 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (the “Act”) for failing to fulfil its primary health and safety obligation, as stipulated Read more
Workplace bullying is a serious issue that can have harmful consequences for both the victim and the bully. Bullying is a pervasive problem in our schools and workplaces. It can take many forms, from verbal abuse to physical violence. Many Read more
As a business owner, you know that working with forklifts can be dangerous. But did you know that there are things you can do to improve forklift safety when using, or being around a forklift? In this post, we’ll give Read more
What is safety culture and why is it important in the workplace? A strong safety culture means having a collective understanding and commitment to safe practices. It involves employees at all levels of an organisation taking personal responsibility for their Read more
It’s not often that the government gives you something for nothing, but SafeWork NSW is changing that with a $1000 rebate for small businesses. If you’ve been thinking about making your workplace safer, now is the time to do it. Read more
You may have heard the term good workplace housekeeping but haven’t really understood what it means, or how it applies to you, your job, and your workplace. Good housekeeping in the workplace is a set of guidelines and best practices Read more
Workplace safety signs and symbols play a critical role in protecting workers and maintaining compliance with Australian WHS regulations. These signs communicate important information about hazards, required actions, and emergency procedures, helping prevent injuries and incidents across all industries. From Read more
You may have heard the term PPE at work or on the news, or maybe you’ve been told to get some PPE to do certain tasks and have no idea what it means, or why it is so important. After Read more
Hand arm vibration syndrome can be a significant risk for workers who use equipment such as chainsaws, concrete cutters, pavement breakers, and other powered tools. Unfortunately many people never hear about it until it is too late. Here’s what you Read more
As a business owner, it’s important to ensure that your employees are safe while they’re working, and if you’re an employee you want to make sure you are working safely. One way to do this is by ensuring the use Read more
