Do-it-yourself (DIY) renovations are thought to be causing an increasing proportion of asbestos-related cancer deaths according to a 2013 survey and report in the Medical Journal of Australia (MJA). Each year, around eight million Australians carry out renovations or extensions to their home worth $5,000 or more, according to Roy Morgan research. While most asbestos […]
Winter and the cold, wet and windy weather it brings presents numerous hazards and can increase workplace risks. It’s important for businesses to have a proactive approach to managing winter-related risks, implementing controls and strategies for keeping workers safe. We outline some key hazards below along with possible control measures. Cold Hands: Working in cold […]
Women make up only 3 per cent of Australia’s construction workforce, with the misogynistic culture driving people away from the industry, according to a March 2018 report by Construction Skills Queensland. And most women who are in the industry are working outside of the core construction trades of electrical, carpentry and plumbing where they comprise […]
The first International Standard for occupational health and safety (OHS) was published 12 March 2018 and sets the minimum standard of practice to protect employees worldwide. Five years in the making, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use was published with an approval rating of 93 per cent. It […]
The exact procedures to follow in the event of a workplace accident or near miss vary slightly from state to state. This article outlines the procedure NSW and provides details on specific states by way of links at the bottom of this article. A workplace injury can have a significant impact on your business and […]
Working as an arborist or in tree work is a dangerous profession with multiple hazards including falls from heights, being struck by falling trees or objects and working around power lines. Other dangers come from dangerous equipment, musculoskeletal injuries, noise and sun exposure, dehydration, fatigue and stinging trees, bugs and animals, Given the dangerous nature […]
“Generation Safe and Healthy” is the Australian theme for the April 28, 2018 “World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers’ Memorial Day”. The focus of the day is to “highlight the importance of improving safety and healthy for young workers and our generations to come” according to Safe Work Australia. As part […]
Poor working conditions and long hours cause worker burnout which increases the risk of serious injury by 19 per cent and reduces productivity and job satisfaction. While there is no official definition of worker burnout, it can affect all types of workers and businesses should take time to understand the causes, symptoms, and risks, as […]
