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Is the WHS documentation for your business out of date, or even worse… non-existant?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…
Often sole traders and small businesses leave work health and safety as the last thing they worry about. Not because they don’t care about worker safety, but for other reasons which may include:* Lack of understanding – it seems too hard* Lack of time* Lack of money* Thinking that it Read more…