4 key areas to consider when planning for emergencies and managing crowds
4 Key areas to consider when planning for emergencies
Author: Julie McLoughlin
I run a business called OHS&HR Management Systems Pty Ltd
Emergency Planning for Venues
We cannot foretell when an emergency event will happen; what we do know is that emergency situations do occur at our venues and events. What we also know is how we plan and prepare for potential emergencies will have a direct impact on decision making during an emergency situation, and the decisions we make will […]
Meeting your Primary Duty under harmonised WHS legislation as an Employer and 7 keys to developing online induction
The extract below is from the model WHS Act which is currently legislation is all States other than Victoria and Western Australia. These 2 States have very similar requirements. It is important to note that when the legislation mentions ‘workers’, it is referring to employees, contractors and volunteers. So basically, amongst other things, we have […]
Victoria WorkSafe Week – free seminars
Don’t miss this opportunity for a week or free briefing sessions on various OHS topics 22 Oct – 1 Nov Info and bookings: https://worksafeweek.worksafe.vic.gov.au/
Workplace Training Quotes
Here is my favourite Workplace Training Quote: Zig Ziglar put is best, “What’s worse than training your workers and losing them? Not training them and keeping them.” Please add your favourite training quote below:
Safe Work Australia Week
For additional resources to help you plan and carry out Safe Work Australia Week celebrations in your workplace, register to become a Safety Ambassador now.
Racism in the Workplace: OHS Responsibilities for Victorian Small Business
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BBN 2012 Seminar 8 – OHS: What are your obligations? Victorian OHS and Equal Opportunities
Notes: Julie McLoughlin July 2012 Victorian OHS Act 2004 – Current Employer Obligations How do we work towards meeting our obligations For medium and large businesses – seven pillars of safety Common Hazards in small business Harmonisation Update Victorian EO Act 2010 – Current Employer Obligations How do […]
WHS Harmonisation in Victoria? Nope.
1st May 2012 “The Government will not sign up to the current proposal for harmonised legislation for occupational health and safety. It offers little benefit for Victoria to offset the $3.4 billion of estimated costs, the majority of which falls on small business. Victoria will continue to work towards best practice legislation.” 2012-13 Treasurer’s Speech […]
Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012–22 2012 NMIT OHS Diploma Class – summary of suggestions
1. Incentives for certified safety management systems (ie premium relief, or as a minimum, a list of all organisations currently certified by as4801 or SafetyMap should be listed on SWA website as a marketing opportunity) 2. PPIs are always encouraged in theory, it is important that PPIs be developed for this plan in order to […]
How to determine who is an officer? Relevant for 2004 OHS Act Vic and Harmonised legislation
One proactive activity within every organisation is to determine who in your organisation is an “officer”, hence carrying personal liability if OHS is not managed as per legislated requrements. This link provides a detailed article, which has been summarised below http://www.mondaq.com/australia/x/170736/Directors+Officers+Executives+Shareholders/An+officer+and+a+defendant+personal+liability+of+managers&email_access=on?goback=%2Egde_4386381_member_107248272 Who in your organisation might be an officer under the OHS Act? The Corporations […]
Top 10 workplace training and workplace induction tips (suitable for both classroom and online training)
This list has been prepared taking into account adult learning principles SET OBJECTIVES – what are you trying to get across, what do the learners need to be able to do at the end LEARNER FOCUSSED – Engage the learner – don’t make it all one way delivery of information, act as a ‘facilitator’ rather […]
Moodle
Moodle is a great open-source Learning Management System allowing all businesses to deliver online induction and online training programs, with little budget required. Contact OHSandHR Management Systems to find out how.
Bayside Business Network Seminar – your OHS Obligations
http://www.baysidebusiness.com.au/index.php/event/bbn-seminar-series-seminar-8-ohs-what-are-your-obligations/ Click on the link for details, seminar run by Julie McLoughlin Session Outline: Victorian OHS Act 2004 – Current Employer Obligations How do we work towards meeting our obligations For medium and large businesses – seven pillars of safety Common Hazards in small business Harmonisation Update Victorian EO […]
Workplace Bullying Definition
Acceptable Behaviour in the Workplace training is essential for small businesses in Victoria
Health and Safety Compliance Top 10
Does your company employ staff or engage contractors, and if so, are you comfortable that you are fulfilling your legal and moral Duty of care obligations? Can you answer YES to all of these statements, or do they leave you feeling a little nervous? If nervous, you may benefit from the services of OHS&HR Management […]
Top ten things to know about the new harmonised OHS laws as at January 2012
OHS Harmonisation – not happening January 2012 in Victoria, probably another 12 months now! Are you ready for the new harmonised OHS legislation that come in to place on 1 January 2012? Here is my top ten list of changes that these laws will bring: 1. The Model Act provides a framework, each State will […]
Safe Work Australia Week
Safety Ambassadors One of the best ways to get involved in Safe Work Australia Week is by becoming a Safe Work Australia Week Safety Ambassador. Safety Ambassadors are working Australians who have a passion for health and safety and are dedicated to making workplaces safer. In previous years Safety Ambassadors have included Ministers, CEOs, health […]
New Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010
now in place What’s new? All businesses must demonstrate pro-active strategies to eliminate sexual harassment, discrimination and victimisation. Along with this new ‘positive duty” , ‘direct’ and ‘indirect’ discrimination have been redefined. All businesses need to review current EEO policies and procedures, as they now have a positive duty to ensure their workplaces are free […]