Practical Work Health and Safety Solutions for your business
Young workers are particularly vulnerable in the workplace. If you have apprentices, trainees or even Work Experience Students in your workplace, make sure you pay extra attention. The link below provides a wealth of information on the risks associated with machinery or equipment. If you require additional information, contact Practical WHS Solutions for a workplace…
In an effort to reduce the rate of death and significant injury in Qld, the state has changed its traffic laws to require helmets to be worn when quads are ridden on roads and stock routes, and banning children under 8 riding as passengers. While appearing to be a sensible move from a road safety…
In SafeWork NSW recently release WHS Roadmap for 2022, several priority sectors have been highlighted for particular attention. Not surprisingly, Agriculture features on the list, as does construction, transport and manufacturing. The roadmap provides direction to NSW business, aiming to meet some key targets – and as far as targets go, they are actually going to take…
Despite a longer term reduction in deaths on farms over the past 20 years, from 146 to 73, there has been a 25% increase when comparing January to June 2015 and the same period this year. 2015 saw 24 farm deaths in the period 1st January to 30th June, with the same period in 2016…
In 2012, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified diesel exhaust fumes as a carcinogen. In Late 2015, Safe Work Australia released information to help PCBU’s better manage this problem. It is not a widespread issue, though where it becomes a problem in a workplace it is typically a pretty big one. In the Central West…
One death every three days According to SafeWork Australia’s preliminary estimate of workplace fatalities for 2016 (from January 1 to April 20) 41 people have been killed while at work. See the full report here. Consistent with previous statistical data provided, Transport, Postal and Warehousing industry is the poorest performer with 13 people, followed closely…
SafeWork NSW have released a revised version of three Codes of Practice. On April 1 the following Codes of Practice were provided in an updated version on the SafeWork NSW website: Managing the Risk of Falls at workplaces Labelling of workplace hazardous chemicals Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work While only minor, the…
A very important story from WorkSafe Queensland, telling the tragic story about the death of Jason Garrels, highlighting the impact on family, friends and co-workers. Jasons Story This story stresses the importance of looking out for the welfare of younger workers, who may not have the ability to identify hazards, and often lack the confidence…
Another ad campaign from WorkSafe Victoria: Really Bad Day
For those who missed the Memo – Insurance and Regulation Reform Package 2015: WorkCover NSW functions have been assumed, as of September 1 2015, by three NSW Government organisations. That is, WorkCover NSW is no more! Visit their site to see for yourself: WorkCover NSW Now, we have: SafeWork NSW – an independent workplace safety…