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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Confused by all the different terms used in Workplace Health and Safety? Let our Gold Coast Safety Consultants help you understand what the differences are. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) Under a range of state legislation, certain High-Risk work tasks, require a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS). Furthermore, some companies require sub-contractors to prepare a …
State workplace health and safety legislation requires that employers provide a safe work environment for employees, and this extends to protecting them from the harm of UV radiation. All employers who have employees at risk of sun exposure during the workday should implement a sun-safe policy. Sun protection Employees are also responsible for a safe …
Is your business in a healthy position to manage the Work Health and Safety obligations that are required of you? Are you aware of your Work Health and Safety obligations? Perhaps a WHS health check is what your business needs. If you are unsure of your obligations, don’t worry because you are not alone. Many …
How to prevent workplace incidents injuries and illnesses? While Australia’s work-related fatality rates have been steadily trending downwards, the questions as to “why there are still so many workplace incidents occurring” and “what more can be done?” to prevent workplace incidents, injuries, and illnesses remain? Why are accidents still occurring after decades of increased safety …
Understanding WHS law – A WHS consultant to the rescue Our WHS consultant’s here at Big Yellow Safety pride themselves on developing the interpersonal skills that are required to aid businesses in improving their WHS compliance and meeting their legal obligations under the WHS law. Safe Work Australia is the national policy body responsible …
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A Safe Workplace – “What is that?” A safe workplace benefits everyone. It protects workers from injury and illness—but it also increases productivity, lowers running costs, and improves morale. A comprehensive Safety Management System that encompasses the following criteria will help you understand your responsibilities and create a safe workplace for you and your workers. …
