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 job if not done correctly. Think about the last time 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 risk assessment that identifies the hazards and risks associated with 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 construction workers and tradies because it helps to ensure that 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 responsibilities are, and how they can work safely. Conducting tool 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 for use. Not only is this required by law in 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 workplaces, and how Safe-R Outcomes can ease your compliance burden. 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 taken appropriate steps to protect people from harm. It proves Read more
While silicosis is currently in the news and being targeted by regulators, it has been known since ancient Greek times that breathing in the dust of stone and other construction materials causes breathing and lung issues. For many years workers have been doing their best to reduce their exposure to Read more
Unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation about the safety requirements for businesses in all industries. Let’s check out some of the main myths in the construction industry and what the actual truth is! I only need a safe work method statement if I’m doing work over $100,000 MYTH! The Read more
In October 2016 two men working on a construction site lost their lives, and those in charge of the site are facing the consequences of not running a safe site, and of not having the proper WHS documents in place. Tragically these deaths could have been avoided, in fact merely Read more