by Mark Rattle | Nov 30, 2023 | Safety
Health and Safety Duty owed by the PCBU through the Primary Duty of Care Since the introduction of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act in 2011, a significant amount of case law has emerged relating to the interpretation of the health and safety duty of care owed by a... by Mark Rattle | Nov 21, 2023 | Safety
Mental Health in the workplace has been an issue for many years. Recently businesses have become more aware of this issue and are developing systems to better understand and act when required. One in five Australian employees report that they have taken time off work... by Mark Rattle | Nov 21, 2023 | Safety
Fall from height is falling from one level to another and can incorporate slips and trips. It can be falling down a gap, space, hole from the walking surface. Falls are a major cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces. These hazards are found in many... by Mark Rattle | Nov 21, 2023 | Safety
What is a Safety Audit? Safety Audits are a useful method of assessing a business health and safety operations regardless of their size or the industry they work in. Whether you are an education facility, a transport company, or a manufacturing facility, an audit can... by Mark Rattle | Nov 21, 2023 | Safety
Amusement device inspections / Amusement ride inspections Amusement ride inspections are used to confirm the safety of Amusement Rides and Devices. Millions of families across the world go on vacations to locations filled with amusement rides to thrill and excite the... by Mark Rattle | Nov 21, 2023 | Safety
A brief explanation of Murphy’s Law. Murphy’s Law is often phrased as “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,”. This summarises the idea that if something has the potential to fail or go awry it will at the most inopportune moment. Though the... by Mark Rattle | Nov 20, 2023 | Safety
Hazardous Chemicals: Understanding Your Duties. The Model Work Health and Safety Act places specific obligations on duty holders to ensure the health and safety of workers. This includes amongst other requirements the effective management of hazardous chemicals.... by Mark Rattle | Nov 1, 2023 | Safety
What is a fire safety system? A fire safety system is a set of components that work together to detect, contain, and extinguish fires. It typically includes smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire alarms, fire doors, fire extinguishers, and other components. The system is... by Mark Rattle | Nov 1, 2023 | Safety
Monitoring safety systems in your business. The Harmonised WHS Legislation that has been enacted across all states and territories in Australia (apart from Victoria). Businesses are required to (amongst other provisions) identify hazards in their workplace; identify... by Mark Rattle | Nov 1, 2023 | Safety
Drug and Alcohol Policy A well-structured Drug and Alcohol Policy, properly implemented and monitored will greatly assist in reducing risk in a workplace. Research shows a relationship between people who are dependent on alcohol and increased mental health issues.... 
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