Did you know that every year, millions of people are injured as a result of manual handling injuries? Manual handling is the process of moving or carrying an object with your hands or arms. This can be a very dangerous Read more
What is a Safe Work Method Statement? A safe work method statement, also known as a SWMS (pronounced ‘swims’) is a written document that communicates to construction workers how high-risk construction work will be completed safely. It is basically a Read more
What are SWMS? A SWMS (pronounced ‘swims’ and often called ‘swims safety document’), or Safe Work Method Statement, is a document that outlines the specific safe work procedures for a particular task or activity. It is an important tool for Read more
No matter what your trade is, most workers in construction at some time work at height, or nearby to where others are working at height. Safe work method statements help everyone who is working on site to understand what their Read more
Every business should have a plan in place to test and tag as it is an important safety precaution for businesses of all sizes. This means that regular tests are conducted on all electrical equipment to ensure it is safe Read more
When things go wrong on site, it’s rarely PPE that fails, it’s the omission of better controls earlier in the chain. In this article, you’ll discover the 6 levels of the hierarchy of control, how to apply them in real Read more
If you’ve been asked to do a risk assessment in your workplace and have no idea how to get started, or maybe you’ve just heard the term but aren’t sure what it means, this is the article for you. What Read more
Evidence isn’t just for TV shows like CSI. Or in this case, evidence of safety. What is Evidence of Safety? Evidence of safety refers to the documentation, procedures, and records that demonstrate a business or organization has identified risks and Read more
It doesn’t really need an introduction, as there is probably not one person or business that hasn’t been affected in Australia, let alone around the world, but let’s talk about COVID-19 and the cultural effects it has had within Australian Read more
No matter what your trade is most workers in construction at some time work at heights, or nearby where others are working at heights. Safe work method statements help everyone who is working on site to understand what their responsibilities Read more
