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…
What is the hierarchy of control? The hierarchy of control is how we decide what control measures should be used when completing a risk assessment. It is a hierarchical list of six different types of controls that are ranked, with the most effective control at the top of the list. Read more…
Evidence isn’t just for TV shows like CSI. In our experience of court rulings, we find that judges often impose a much heftier fine on a business, when there is no evidence of safety documentation in place, and no regard given to the safety of the workers and the general 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…
Understanding the legal jargon in legislation can be confusing , but it’s important to know what different terms mean in order to comply with the law. In this article, we explain what a ‘person conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) is under Work Health and Safety (WHS) law. What is Read more…
Is the WHS documentation for your business out of date, or even worse… non-existant? When was it last reviewed for changes in the legislation? Step 1: Identify the Problem– ALL Australian businesses no matter what their size need to manage their WHS obligations by law. Step 2: Find a Solution– Read more…
Managing the safety documentation of a business can often be overlooked. This can be for various reasons, of which some are: It’s too hard I don’t have time I’ve never had an inspector come to my site before It’s a waste of time I know how to work safely However, Read more…
What is a safety management plan? A safety management plan may also be known as a WHS management plan or a construction site safety plan. The site specific safety management plan is a document that helps communicate how safety is going to be managed on a construction site, and who Read more…