2022 - WHS Matters

Working in a confined space in an Adelaide tunnel

Safety Hazards of Working in Confined Spaces

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Cheryl Shepherd

Working in confined spaces increases health and safety risks. These spaces simply aren’t designed to be occupied by people. Dangers of these high-risk work environments range from minor discomfort to serious injury or death. The hazards of working in cramped spaces are not always immediately apparent and may change in the same space from one

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Working safely with demolition equipment in Adelaide

How to Manage Safety Hazards in Demolition Work

Posted on May 10, 2022 by Cheryl Shepherd

Demolition work is a high-risk undertaking, and making sure it’s carried out as safely as possible is critical to protect everyone involved in the process. Demolition calls for meticulous planning, detailed risk evaluation to identify potential hazards, and rigorous control measures to eliminate or minimise dangers. Demolition work is also subject to a raft of

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Safe Work Practices and Regulations for Employees

Managing a Safe Working Environment

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Cheryl Shepherd

Employers are legally obliged to maintain a safe work environment by identifying hazards, assessing the risk those hazards create, and then eliminating or minimising the risks as far as practicable. Work health and safety (WHS) – formerly called occupational health and safety (OHS) – is aimed at controlling risks to keep everyone in the workplace

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