2021 - WHS Matters

Preparing a Bushfire Action Plan

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Cheryl Shepherd

Operating a business comes with its fair share of challenges and opportunities. As we have been so tragically reminded in the past few years, bushfire risk is a very real threat to our homes and businesses. While most people prepare on making their household ready, it is likewise important to get your business prepared for

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Professional OHS Consulting Services Adelaide

How to Find a WHS Consultant that Understands the Needs of Your Business

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Cheryl Shepherd

Having a work health and safety consultant can minimise hazards and assist with safety in the workplace. Consultants can review existing work and healthy business plans and policies. They can also create and implement new policies for the business to assist in meeting the standards required by law. Besides improving the safety standards in the

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Managing Risk for Hazardous Manual Tasks

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Cheryl Shepherd

Improved employee retention, less downtime for workers, fewer occupational health costs, satisfaction and productivity of employees, and reductions of retraining time are only a few reasons why WHS is so important for businesses. As a business owner/operator, you should always keep the safety of your employees pretty close to the top of your priority list.

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Workplace First Aid for Your Business

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Cheryl Shepherd

First aid is a vital component of work health and safety (WHS) at the workplace. If you are running a business , make sure you are familiar with the relevant legislation about workplace first aid. Heaven forbid but when an accident happens in your workspace, be sure you have materials and expertise during such

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Health and Safety Checklist South Australia

How to Manage Health and Safety Risks

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Cheryl Shepherd

One of the main duties of a business owner is to keep the work premises safe and healthy. A safe and healthy workplace can motivate workers to do their job more productively. According to the WHS Code of Practice, an organisation shall have a unique system that reflects their safety business management, specifically in

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Workplace Hazard Elimination and WHS Consultancy

Hazards and Safety in Construction

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Cheryl Shepherd

Hazards and Safety in Construction Construction sites are busy places. Many contractors work side-by-side and heavy vehicles come and go. In this environment consultation, cooperation and coordination are essential to ensure the health and safety of everyone on site. They are also a requirement for businesses under the WHS Act. Construction work: Definition Construction work

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