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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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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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Consultation

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Cheryl Shepherd

Consulting with Workers Why is consultation important? Consultation is a legal requirement and an essential part of managing health and safety risks. Managing Risks: Consultation is required when identifying hazards, assessing risks and deciding on measures to eliminate or minimise those risks. In deciding how to eliminate or minimise risks, you must consult with your

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WHS Penalties

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Cheryl Shepherd

Did you know that there are mandatory reporting requirements for ‘notifiable incidents’ and ‘site preservation’ under Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation. Failing to report a ‘notifiable incident’ is an offence and penalties apply. The WHS law requires: • a ‘notifiable incident’ to be reported to the regulator immediately after becoming aware it has happened;

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