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 is a risk assessment? A risk assessment is a procedure 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
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Is the WHS documentation for your business out of date, or even worse… non-existant?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