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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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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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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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