by admin | Dec 4, 2019 | Blog
Your work Christmas party can be a great way to unwind at the end of a long year. It is also a great way to thank employees for their hard work. Because this is considered a work event, Workplace Health and Safety Laws are still applicable so you need to ensure you...
by admin | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog
Driving motor vehicles can be a significant part of a worker’s day. The hazards when driving may include: poor weather or road conditions fatigue and driving when tired rushing due to tight timeframes and scheduling of work distractions within the vehicle (i.e. mobile...
by admin | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog
use of the atmosphere, contaminants or engulfment. Examples of confined spaces may include some types of excavations or trenches, drainage or sewerage pipes, and crawl spaces. Confined Space hazards Some of the hazards when working in confined spaces include: oxygen...
by admin | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog
Safety Topic FALLS As a PCBU/Employer, you have a general duty to make your workplace safe. This includes controlling the risk of falls when working at heights. Legislative obligations apply to the risk of falls. If it is reasonably practicable, you must eliminate the...
by admin | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog
You may be contracting in someone to perform a specialist task in your workplace — but that doesn’t mean you can contract out your safety obligations. The safety of the contractors who you employ (and their workers) must be managed the same way you would manage the...