by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
How Amusement Device Inspections (Amusement Ride Inspections) are being used to reduce risk in the Amusement Industry. The term Amusement Device Inspection is interchangeable with Amusement Ride Inspection. During the operation of a ride in NSW, a child was raised in... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
History of Safe Work Australia Safe Work Australia has grown from a premise of assisting all the States and Territories to align and reduce financial burden through duplication of efforts. Legislative powers of the Parliament are outlined in the Australian... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
This is not legal opinion on the implications of Kirks Law, but a discussion to highlight the WHS law issues that have been brought before the courts. Kirk Group Holdings Pty Ltd was the owner of a farm in NSW. Mr. Kirk the director of the company took no active role... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
A discussion into the evolution of the WHSO in Businesses and the reasons to have one. In Paisley, Scotland there is a park bench in front of a memorial on the corner of Lady Lane and High Street. Directly across High Street in the eyeline of any person who sits on... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
DRA Engineers assisting with Amusement Park Safety Case development. The DRA Engineering department have been instrumental in developing Safety Case documentation for Australian Major Amusement Park operators to meet the Queensland Government’s stricter safety... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
Before engaging a Safety Consultant, it is best to ensure that the qualifications and certifications match your WHS task requirements. Often businesses look to an external source to assist them with their health and safety needs to resolve issues in the workplace.... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
The DRA approach to Amusement Rides within Australia, Part 3 Major Inspections There is now a legislative requirement in QLD for major inspections to be conducted every 10 years or upon recommendation of the consulting engineer. For a mobile amusement ride, a 10... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
Ladder Safety at home and at work. Ladder safety at home and at work is serious as failing to follow the simple rules for use can lead to serious debilitating injuries or worse. Falls from height including ladders is a leading cause of death and serious injuries in... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
A poor way to control hazards Do you control hazards effectively; I came across this at a training session at a client’s training room. If you look closely at the picture these two pens are different as the distinction is written on the markers in the fine print. One... by Mark Rattle | Mar 27, 2024 | Safety
Safety advice is provided by a certified professional safety consultant with a proven history and qualifications and or certifications confirmed by an approved governing body. In Australia that is the “Australian Insititute of Health and Safety” (AIHS)... 