by Mark Rattle | Feb 23, 2024 | Safety
How can a Safety Consultant assist Schools and Colleges with Health and Safety regulatory compliance? Health and safety compliance is of utmost importance in all workplaces. This includes Private and Public schools and colleges no matter the size. The Model Health and... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
Health and safety compliance is of utmost importance in any workplace, no matter the size or industry. The Model Health and Safety legislation managed by Safe Work Australia is in place to assist each state and territory implement legislation to ensure all workers are... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
A successful safety consultant should possess a wide range of qualifications, including a degree or certification in safety management, knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, communication skills, problem-solving skills, organisational skills and... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
Why do I need a Contractor Management system? Contractors have always been considered as workers and this has been explicitly stated in the WHS Legislation in Australia. They are to be afforded the same level of protection as the employees working in the business. The... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
Why do I need a Property Safety Inspection? Businesses / Body Corporations have a duty to provide a safe workplace so as not to injure workers and others. Usually there are property safety inspection systems in place to provide safe systems for workers. The others at... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
Role of Safety Consultants in reducing workplace hazards. Our Safety Consultants at DRA Safety have been working with Private Schools/Colleges, Universities, Businesses Major Amusement Parks across Australia assisting them to reduce eliminate or reduce hazards that... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
5 Common types of Workplace Hazards As we spend most of our time in the workplace, it’s important to be aware of the common workplace hazards that could pose a threat to our safety and well-being. A ‘Hazard’ is defined as anything that has the... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
Safety Issues with Quad bikes and Side-by-sides As Quad Bikes and Side by Side (SSV) vehicles have been involved in several incidents in the past years a coronal inquest into deaths occurred between 2012 and 2014. Out of this WHSQ produced a discussion paper taken... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
The DRA approach to Amusement Rides within Australia, Part 2 Annual Inspections of Amusement Rides The Regulator requires that every operator of a ride have an annual inspection performed by a competent and qualified engineer to ensure that it has been maintained and... by Mark Rattle | Feb 13, 2024 | Safety
A little bit Asbestos history WHS Legislation across Australia requires workers to complete asbestos awareness training for businesses where workers may encounter asbestos ensure that they are aware of how to protect themselves. This post discusses some of the ancient... 