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Working Safely In Remote or Isolated Areas

In recent months there have been several fatalities and injuries sustained in remote or isolated work areas – and not just in Queensland. If you’re working in remote or isolated areas: • before you leave, tell someone where you’re going and when you’re likely to return • make sure you have the right communication equipment you need to stay in touch; for example, a mobile phone, 2-way radio or satellite phone • take enough water and food • don’t work alone if there is a risk o

Managing Hazardous Manual Tasks

⚠️ Hazardous manual tasks are any tasks that require people to lift, lower, push, pull, carry or otherwise move, hold or restrain any person, animal or thing. Manual tasks can cause serious injuries such as sprains, strains and fractures. ✅ It's essential to identify the hazards, assess the risks and implement controls in order to manage risks associated with hazardous manual tasks. Some controls may include using mechanical aids, ensuring proper lifting techniques, providin

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

#TestimonialThursday

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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

The team at Outsource Safety wishes all a safe and happy holiday weekend.

The team at Outsource Safety wishes all a safe and happy holiday weekend. Speak to us about securing the safety of your workplace or organisation 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 #qldgov #regulations #workhealthsafetyact #WHSAct

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 😎

Site Specific Inductions

⚠️It's important to make sure people are aware of the specific procedures and rules for the workplace. Doing this will help minimise the risk of death, injury or illness. ⚠️ A person must have a site-specific induction before starting construction work. What you need: The induction needs to address the contents of the work health and safety (WHS) management plans. As a principal contractor, you must ensure that your WHS management plan includes any site-specific health and sa

What is due diligence in terms of Workplace Health and Safety?

What is due diligence in terms of Workplace Health and Safety? Due diligence is ensuring the PCBU: ✅ complies with duties ✅ take reasonable steps to acquire and keep up-to-date knowledge of WHS matters To do this, PCBU needs to have appropriate resources and processes to in place to: ✅ eliminate or minimise risks ✅ receive & consider information regarding incidents, hazards, risks - responds in a timely way ✅ has, and implements, processes for complying with duty To ensure th

End Of Year Safe Work Practices

It's that time of year again. It's important to remember safe work practices - even during the holiday season. Tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable Christmas party include: • choose a venue that is appropriate for planned activities • remind staff about workplace policies, including your code of conduct, bullying and sexual harassment policies • review and communicate your social media policy • serve alcohol responsibly (this includes ensuring no alcohol is served to underage

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

Safe Working Practices in Wet Weather | Outsource Safety Consultants

The year to date has already seen higher-than-average rainfall, and now with another La Nina summer on the way, it's important to be mindful of s. Read more: https://bit.ly/3CLm0qY Precautions to take when working in potentially hazardous soil environments: • Remove debris using machinery where you can. • Wear protective clothing (long clothing to cover arms and legs to prevent scrapes and wounds to the skin, as well as boots and gloves - remembering to wash work clothes regu

National Safe Work Month | OCTOBER 2022

October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. #SafeWorkMonth2022 You can get involved by improving work health and safety, mental wellbeing and injury rehabilitation at your workplace. It's not just about staying safe in October. Creating safe workplaces is an ongoing commitment. Speak to us about securing the safety of your workplace or organisation today: 📞 1300 776 469 💻 https://www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsource

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

Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo 2022

Outsource Safety will coming to the Brisbane Business & Jobs Expo, Thursday October 6th. Meet the team and learn more about our full range of Safety Services. Speak to us about securing the safety of your workplace or organisation today: 📞 1300 776 469 💻 https://lnkd.in/gRENKVf 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs #whs #workplace #health #safety #safetyconsultants #brisbane #goldcoast #asbestos #asbestosremoval #worksafeqld #

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