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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

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What are the Most Common Workplace Accidents?

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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

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

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 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

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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