Model Codes of Practice Model Codes of Practice provide practical guidance on how to comply with the work health and safety (WHS) legal requirements for hazard types. Victoria is the…
A brief explanation of Murphy's Law. Murphy’s Law is often phrased as "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong,". This is a summary of the idea that if something…
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…
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,…
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…
What is WHS in Australian workplaces Firstly, there are a several key acronyms used in Australia when discussing the topic of health and safety. WHS, OHS & HSE are among…