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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 #

Work Health Safety Act set for review

“Five years on, it’s time to ensure Queensland’s laws remain robust, effective, and enforceable.” Work Health Safety Act set for review. The QLD Government has announced a five-yearly review of the Work Health Safety Act. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Uarwes Speak to us about securing the safety of your workplace or organisation today: 📞 1300 776 469 💻 https://www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfirst #worksafe #safetymeeting #injuryfree #ohs #whs

Which workplace injuries and illnesses must be notified to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland?

Answering the question, "Which workplace injuries and illnesses must be notified to Workplace Health and Safety Queensland, and when?". The injuries or illnesses that require hospitalisation, or require attention ASAP are generally what's considered 'notifiable'. Here are some examples of serious as outlined by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland • When unhooking crane lifting straps a worker falls to the ground hitting their head causing a fractured skull and rib injuries

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

Workplace Incidents | What Happens Next?

Incident investigations are undertaken following a workplace incident, to determine the underlying causes and prevent the recurrence of similar events. Outsource Safety provides complete, unbiased, third-party support and incident investigations - to get your business operations back on track. Find out more about our incident investigation process: https://www.outsourcesafetyaus.com/incident-investigation 💻 www.outsourcesafetyaus.com 📩 info@outsourcesafetyaus.com #safetyfir

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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