Forklifts are a major safety issue in Australian workplaces and caused 59 deaths in the 11 years from 2003 to 2013, an average of more than five people each year. In Victoria alone, around 250 serious injuries are caused by forklifts each year, meaning forklifts are one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment in […]
Demolition work is defined as any work that demolishes, deconstructs or dismantles a load bearing structure and can therefore be a dangerous profession. For this reason, the undertaking of any demolition work requires a license. Demolition license requirements vary from state to state, but these are only issued once a strict application process is undertaken and […]
For many, learning a trade will be life-changing, setting them up with a skillset that will keep a roof over their heads for the life. A considered approach to either becoming or hiring an apprentice will help ensure you find the right fit and there are a number of factors to consider. “A carpentry apprenticeship […]
Working with and around potentially explosive gas pipes, working at heights and working with asbestos are the most dangerous elements of being a plumber and gasfitter while heat stress is also a potential issue. Chief operating officer of Master Plumbers Association of NSW, Douglas Greening told Pro Choice Safety Gear the vast majority of plumbers […]
A comprehensive list of events and campaign either specifically addressing and assessing workplace health and safety, or those related to it. If there is an event or campaign not covered below that is relevant to OHS in Australia, please comment with the details at the end of this article and we’ll take a look. For […]
Creating a safe work environment is critical to the success of any business and is one of the best ways to retain staff and attract customers. However, sometimes even the most well intended safety regulations get in the way of common sense – and work. Some nannyisms that fit that bill include BBC’s ban on candles and […]
A new height safety augmented reality (AR) smartphone and tablet app was launched Friday 19 February by Master Builders Association of NSW (MBA) in partnership with Safe Work NSW. The free height safety app is available for Android and iOS (search Pro-Vis AR or see link at the end of the article) and is designed […]
There are four steps involved in managing workplace health and safety risks according to a Safe Work Australia fact sheet, beginning with hazard and risk assessments followed by implementing and reviewing control measures. While the best way to control a risk is to eliminate the hazard altogether this may not always be ‘reasonably practicable’, in […]
