Toolbox talks are an excellent way to ensure the safety of your team while on the job. By talking about potential dangers and how to avoid them, you can ensure that everyone is on the same page and informed. When conducting toolbox talks, one of the most important considerations to 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 are, and how they can work safely. Conducting tool box 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…
You have no doubt read about the changes Bunnings have requested charity organisations make when serving the iconic sausage sizzles outside their front doors. There has been absolute uproar and outrage at Bunnings for making such a request, it has made international news and memes mocking the decision have been Read more…
Often business owners ask us how they can ensure they are meeting their WHS obligations so that if an inspector arrives on site they won’t be fined or have their site shut down. Even if you are doing everything by the book, it can feel uncomfortable having an inspector hanging Read more…