Work health and safety consultants in Australia play an important role in ensuring the safety of workers in the workplace. They are responsible for providing advice and guidance on various health and safety issues and ensuring that workplaces comply with the relevant legislation. They typically have a background in health and safety and are usually …
Construction sites are places where safety is of the utmost importance. However, Mother Nature may have other plans, even if you implement the best safety program or hire the best safety consultant on the Gold Coast. Therefore, developing a comprehensive plan for all aspects of construction site safety is important to mitigate disasters. Unfortunately, there is no …
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Have you ever found yourself second guessing a decision that you have made, or had a close call at a workplace where the afterthought was along the lines of “geez, we were lucky with that one, that could have been a bad one?” In October of 2017, industrial manslaughter provisions were introduced into the WHS …
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The summer holiday season for most is an opportunity to spend time with loved ones and enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Though, this time of year has a dark side hidden by all those Christmas carols, tinsel and fun. It’s one of the most dangerous times of year, so will you stay safe this …
Do I need a Motor vehicle policy? If your employees drive a motor vehicle as part of their role, then the vehicle they use is defined as a place of work. As an Employer you have a duty of care to ensure that you provide a safe place of work. Have you considered this as …
Are you struggling with workers morale? Are you getting the most out of your employees? Are you and or your team working at their best? Low morale in the workplace is usually the result of multiple factors, though today we are focussing on mental health. The mental health of an individual can have a significant …
The Invisible Hazards When managing the work health and safety in your workplace it’s important to remember that not all hazards are visible to the naked eye. This is because work processes can release invisible dust, gases, fumes, vapours, mists, and micro-organisms into the environment. This means that the air at work could be hazardous …
As a Person Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU) it’s imperative to remain informed in relation to legislation and best practices in the workplace. Statistical data that is released by the government can be used to educate and adjust strategies accordingly and improve Work Health and Safety. Work Health and Safety management and risk mitigation is …
As we here at Big Yellow Safety continue to focus on Electrical Safety Week ( 6th – 10th September) for 2021, we thought we would send out a quick reminder about what is still available to access in terms of education for business owners, and anyone working with electrical risks. A free live webinar for …
Recently, the Fair Work Ombudsman updated its website on whether employers can mandate vaccines in the workplace, by introducing a new mandatory vaccination guideline tool. Mandatory vaccination is certainly a frequent topic that’s being raised amongst employers, particularly as the Delta strain takes over. While the Ombudsman encourages employees and employers to work collaboratively to …
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