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"...far more than WHS Advisors or Consultants and absolutely WHS Collaborators." #TestimonialThursday At Outsource Safety, we're dedicated to ensuring our clients can establish a healthy work environment by minimising hazards. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can help. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs #whs #workplace #health #safety #safetyconsultants #brisbane #goldco

What are the Most Common Workplace Accidents?

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

Plan now to avoid risk of heat related illness

Despite a wetter than average year, workplaces in Queensland still need to plan ahead now to protect workers from heat related illness and meet their duties under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Read more: http://bit.ly/3CYEiWl What are your actions as an PCBU or employer? ✅ Implement a sun safety/working in heat policy ✅ Assess the risk and implement controls Find out more ways your business can manage safety by contacting us today. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafet

The Risks of Working at Height | Outsource Safety

🪜 The risks of Working at Height Data from Safe Work Australia shows there were a total of 122 fatalities from falls from heights over a 4 year period. Workers most at risk were those in the construction industry, with most fatalities caused by falls from buildings or other structures. How can we eliminate or minimise the risk? Eliminating the risk may include working on the ground or on a solid structure. Minimising the risk may involve using: • fall prevention devices (e.g

Make Safety A priority | Outsource Safety

2023 is official underway. Make your workplace safety a priority this year. Start by contacting Outsource Safety today for all things WHS compliance. 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 #injuryfree #ohs #whs #workplace #health #safety #safetyconsultants #brisbane #goldcoast #asbestos #asbestosremoval #worksafeqld #gov #qldgo

Happy New Year from Outsource Safety

Happy New Year from Outsource Safety. Start building the foundations for a safe and successful 2023, today. 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #electrician #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #safety #safetyfirst #construction #queensland #thisisqueensland #contractor #brisbane #discoverqueensland #brisbaneanyday #goldcoast #outsourcesafety #testandtag #firesafety #FireTest #fireinspection #FireSafetyTips #compliance #complianceoffic

Secure your construction sites to shut down over Christmas.

Secure your construction sites to shut down over Christmas. Sites need to be secured to prevent unauthorised access and housekeeping attended to secure loose objects or materials. By far and away the best way to reduce public risk is to ensure building sites are securely fenced and gates are locked. Other tips include: • erecting signs prohibiting access by unauthorised people • making plant and machinery inoperable to prevent unauthorised and illegal use • securing all loose

Remember to be sun safe, every day | Outsource Safety

Did you know? 👉 Queensland has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. 👉 Two in three Australians will develop skin cancer before the age of 70 but the damage starts during the younger years 👉 99% of skin cancers are caused by ultraviolet radiation (UVR), too much exposure to the sun. 👉 Around 324,000 non-melanoma skin cancers and 3,700 cases of melanomas are diagnosed each year in Queensland. Remember to be sun safe, every day. 👕 Slip on sun protective clothing 😎

Workplace Health and 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

Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo

The Outsource Safety team is here, set-up and ready for the day at the Nissan Arena for the Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo. Come down to meet the team and discover more about our full range of safety services! 📞 1300 776 469 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs #whs #workplace #health #safety #safetyconsultants #brisbane #goldcoast #testandtag #outsource #firesafety #businessowner #NissanArena

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

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