Workplace Manual Handling Best Practice
Workplace manual handling is one of the biggest drivers of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in Australia, and safety and training managers
Our Most Important Workplace Safety Article
There are many areas in workplace safety that are important and of interest to our readers. However, there is one standout article that discusses workplace hazard recognition, recalling, reporting and rectifying.
Can Employees Recognise, Recall and Report Workplace Hazards?
This article reviews an experiment that was designed to assess the capacity to recall, recognise and report workplace hazards. Hazard awareness is fundamental to safety, and employee skills. The ability to recognise, recall and report workplace hazards are critical.
More Workplace Safety Articles
Our workplace safety articles cover topics that look at your safety obligations, management of hazards and risks and the role of new technologies. The articles place these topics into a variety of industry contexts so that you can address workplace safety according to your organisation’s needs and responsibilities.
Truck Driver Safety: Chain of Responsibility
When you embed the chain of responsibility (CoR) into day-to-day operations, you directly lift truck driver safety outcomes. Under the
Successful Lockout Tagout Isolating Machinery
Successful Lockout Tagout Isolating Machinery: A Guide for Safety Professionals Lockout tagout isolating machinery is a critical safety process for
Avoid Contact With Moving Objects
Contact with moving objects is a leading cause of workplace injuries across Australian industries. According to Safe Work Australia, “being
Working Around Mobile Plant
Working around mobile plant is a high-risk activity in many industries, including construction, mining, civil works, and logistics. Mobile plant
Efficient Onboarding and Induction Training
Bringing a new employee into your organisation isn’t just about filling a vacancy; it’s a pivotal moment that sets the
Effective Supervision: A Workplace Guide
Effective supervision is fundamental to creating safe, productive, and compliant workplaces. Whether you’re overseeing high-risk industries like construction and manufacturing
How to Work Safely at Height in the Workplace
Working at height remains one of the most hazardous activities in the Australian workplace. Despite continued efforts to minimise risk,