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Questions to ask yourself about workplace health and safety

Questions you should ask yourself about Workplace Health and Safety. ➡️ Do I know everything I should about Health and Safety at Work? ➡️ Do I have asbestos, hazardous chemicals or substances in the building? ➡️ What affects the business & employees welfare in terms of Health & Safety Legislation? ➡️ Can I afford a fine or breach notice in relation to current Workplace Health and Safety Legislation? ➡️ Do I know if my business is compliant? ➡️ Do I have a company Safety Polic

Staying Safe when Using a Ladder

Staying safe when using a ladder. 🪜Falls from any height can be dangerous. As a guide, when using a ladder, make sure you follow the safe points below. 1. Maintain three points of contact on the ladder at all times 2. Use a tool belt or side pouch 3. Ensure only light work is carried out on the ladder where tools can be operated safely with one hand 4. Make sure that no-one works underneath the ladder 5. Do not allow anyone else on the ladder at the same time 6. Do not strad

Safety Climate Surveys | Outsource Safety

What is a safety climate survey? Safety Climate Surveys can identify the perception your organisation has on safety culture. Is it positive, or is there room for improvement? A positive safety within your organisation is directly linked to improving your overall safety performance. When ownership of safety takes place, workplace accidents and incidents can be considerably reduced. Read more about our Safety Climate Survey services: https://bit.ly/3QRL0SJ Let us take the risk

Safety Incident Report

There have been three separate reported instances in 2022 alone of high-pressure cleaners being used on corrugated asbestos sheet roofs. Each incident involved unlicensed painters. The result of each event was ACD (asbestos contaminated dust or debris) spread across neighbouring yards, vehicles, footpaths and surrounding areas. Investigations continue to develop. Read more: https://bit.ly/3A5vfC8 Any PCBU in Queensland must take steps to manage risks involved in their work.

How much do you know about safe storage of chemicals?

A spate of near misses where aerosols stored in toolboxes have become projectiles has highlighted the issue of storing hazardous chemicals safely on construction sites. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland How much do you know about the safe storage of chemicals, particularly on construction sites? A few tips on storing flammables or aerosols (spray paint, gas touchers, plumber's glue, etc.): ☑Make sure you are storing these products upright at all times ☑Store in a locatio

Gold Coast Property Management Company Fined

Using an unsafe temporary elevated platform in a Molendinar warehouse has cost a Gold Coast property management company $60,000 for exposing an individual to a risk of death or serious injury. Continue reading: https://bit.ly/3v4so9E Outsource Safety can help you ensure your safety obligations are met. Contact us today to see how we can help you! 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com ✉️ info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs

The Top Five Causes of Workplace Fires in Australia

There is a risk of fire in every workplace. While some working environments may be at a higher-risk; the risk of workplace fires is prevalent, no matter the industry. Ensuring your safety in regard to fire hazards comes down to more than just emergency procedures alone. Identifying fire hazards, assessing the risks, putting measures in place and monitoring the hazard is crucial. Let us take the risk out of managing safety. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info

High Court Mental Injury Ruling Reaffirms Employer Duty of Care

A recent High Court of Australia ruling has reaffirmed an employer’s duty of care to its workers to take reasonable care to avoid mental injuries in the workplace. What this means for employers: Employers must provide a safe system of work and take steps to reduce or avoid foreseeable risks of both physical AND mental harm. It's important for employers to be on the lookout for, and have systems in place to detect, early signs of both mental and physical injury so that employe

Fatigue Impacts on Driving Work QLD

Did you know that fatigue is four times more likely to contribute to driver impairment than drugs or alcohol? 😴 A fatigued driver will have reduced reaction times, impaired decision making and make riskier choices. 31 lives and 462 serious injuries occur each year due to driver fatigue. Read more: https://bit.ly/3yn8eZh Implementing structured and compliant fatigue management procedures into your workplace is crucial to minimise risk of fatigue-related workplace accidents. C

When It Comes to Electrical Safety - Don’t take the risk.

Electrical test and tag is a necessary safety process all workplaces need to abide by, not only to remain compliant - but to save lives. Unidentified electrical faults could lead to truly tragic accidents or deaths. Don’t take the risk. ❌ Outsource Safety will assist you in developing an inspection schedule and reporting system that will provide evidence to regulatory authorities that a programmed inspection system is in place. 🔌Find out more and view our instant estimate ht

Don't Get Caught Unprepared.

🧯Fire Protection and Firefighting equipment must be properly installed, maintained and tested to ensure it provides the level of protection required. Allow Outsource Safety to assist you with our Fire Equipment Testing and Inspection Services, and minimise the risk of fatal workplace fires. We can Inspect, service and maintain all fire equipment items including extinguishers, blankets, hose reels, emergency exits and lighting and fire and smoke doors. We also provide: ✔️ Fir

Electrical Faults CAUSE 40% OF All Fires

Did you know that 𝟰𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 are caused by 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 faults? Often the biggest cause of workplace fires are hazards the untrained eye cannot see. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🔌Faulty equipment 🔌Electrical faults 🔌Misuse of equipment 🔌Outdated appliances 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝘁. Your workplace safety, employee’s lives and legal obligations matter. Reduce risk, remain compliant and avoid the probability of deadly electrical fir

Dangerous Crane Hoist Limit Accidents

A spate of serious incidents has prompted a warning for crane owners to ensure hoist limits always comply with the manufacturer's instructions. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wDysqD Let us take the risk out of managing safety. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs #whs #workplace #health #safety #safetyconsultants #brisbane #goldcoast #outsource #outsourcesafety #outsourcing #dangerou

The Benefits of Outsourcing

The Benefits of Outsourcing 👇 ✅ Reduces the need to keep up to date with complex Occupational Health & Safety Legislation. ✅ Eliminates the need to add to your senior staff headcount. ✅ Provides continuity of service all year. ✅ Allows you to combine and integrate all your HSE services. Allow Outsource Safety to help you achieve your business Health, Safety & Environmental goals. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #works

FLOOD EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLANS

Recent floods highlight need for emergency evacuation plans. No doubt the previous floods and recent increase in torrential weather has strengthened the need for emergency evacuation plans. Given this, a new guide has been published to help workplaces prepare and maintain general emergency plans. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Pgom6n Let us take the risk out of managing safety. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #sa

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Managing Workplace Safety is Crucial

Managing workplace safety is crucial. Remain compliant, reduce workplace incidents and keep your workplace safe. Let us take the risk out of managing safety. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs #whs #workplace #health #safety #safetyconsultants #brisbane #goldcoast #asbestos #asbestosremoval #worksafeqld #gov #qldgov #regulations #outsource #electrical #safetytips #testing #testand

What Can Your Business Do To Minimise Risks Caused From Electrical Hazards?

What can your business do to minimise risks caused from electrical hazards? DO’S ☑ Test & Tag all electrical appliances regularly ☑ Follow safe working procedures ☑ Wear appropriate PPE ☑ And more Test and Tag services: https://www.outsourcesafetyaus.com/electrical-test-and-tag Find out more ways your business can manage safety by contacting us today. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfre

Safety Auditing

Safety Audits ensure that employees are kept safe, healthy, injury-free and productive. 🦺 From a business perspective, safety auditing is a crucial business process. ✅ Reduces legal risk - you can avoid the costs and penalties associated with non-compliance, or worse, the issues resulting from the occurrence of an accident ✅ Is ethical - as employers, there is a moral obligation to keep workers safe and healthy as far as is practicable ✅ Maintains productivity - injured or i

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