Proactively addressing sprains & strains or worker health & wellbeing is important for any organisation as it enhances compliance, productivity and affordability. The long term benefits of these types of programs have been well researched and include reduced absenteeism rates, reduced employee smoking rates, and reduced work place injuries. All of this leads to a […]
A paper mask worth few cents would have prevented the tragic death of Collie resident Sharon Camisa (42), who died recently after contracting Legionnaires disease from a bag of potting mix. Sharon Camisa (42) was an avid gardener who, like many gardening enthusiasts, was unaware of the dangers associated with the improper handling of potting […]
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Check out this infographic from Toyota on forklift safety and the best practices for operating a forklift: Source: Toyotaforklift.com
Former BHP Billiton CEO Paul Anderson shares a valuable lesson in achieving safety compliance in the workplace. When the then CEO of BHP Billiton Australia Paul Anderson took charge of the company in 1998 the company’s share prices and staff morale were in the tank. 18 months later, Anderson had turned the company around, taking […]
Occupational health hazards associated with mining—How to avoid them? It is well documented that working in the mining industry is a high risk endeavour. Accidents and fatalities are, sadly, not uncommon. Over a span of five years beginning in 2007 to 2008 and ending in 2011 to 2012, there were 36 mining industry fatalities. At […]
We all know that this can be a busy time of year for Santa and his reindeer, but that’s no excuse for ignoring safety regulations when working at heights and in confined spaces. Can you spot the 7 OHS violations putting Santa on the naughty list? Answers Below: Reindeers Parked in a No-Parking Zone Working […]
Working in confined spaces is much more dangerous than most people imagine. Unfortunately, working in certain industries such as mining usually requires working for sustained periods in such conditions. While working in tight spaces is hazardous even with proper training, a huge problem is that often adequate confined space training has not been carried out. […]
Earlier this month a Queensland man was flown to the Royal Brisbane hospital in a critical condition, having suffered severe facial injuries at the hands of an angle grinder. The man, in his 30’s was sharpening mower blades at Benarkin State School Oval on the Sunshine Coast when the blade broke off and spun into […]
