by Mark Rattle | Feb 28, 2024 | Safety
How to prepare for a Safety Audit Before a business has engages a Safety Consultant to complete a Safety Audit there are a few things that will make the entire process flow better. This will save time on the auditor’s side and not make the process too rushed and...
by Mark Rattle | Feb 28, 2024 | Safety
What are ramifications for not identifying the Psychosocial hazards in your workplace? As an employer, it is important to provide a safe and healthy work environment for your employees. This includes identifying and addressing psychosocial hazards in the workplace,...
by Mark Rattle | Feb 28, 2024 | Safety
How the Health and Safety Representative can assist in Consultation Cooperation and Coordination. The Person Conducting the Business or Undertaking (PCBU) is required to consult with workers and others as part of the planning and implementation process for their...
by Mark Rattle | Feb 27, 2024 | Safety
The benefits of having a health and safety representative (HSR) The role of the HSR was introduced into state and territory WHS legislation sporadically across Australia. This position was primarily envisaged to be representative for the workers in the higher risk...
by Mark Rattle | Feb 26, 2024 | Safety
Duties owed in Contractor Management A poignant Contractor management issue was highlighted following a win from a recent court case where a worker for a business injured themselves moving a 10kg bucket of product on a pallet. The difference in this instance, was that...
by Mark Rattle | Feb 23, 2024 | Safety
Hazardous Chemicals in Schools and Colleges: Understanding Your Duties. The Model Work Health and Safety Act places specific obligations on schools and colleges to ensure the health and safety of workers and others (students). This includes amongst other requirements...
