Online Ladder Safety in the Workplace – Why Does Proper Training Matter?
Online Ladder Safety Training can help to save lives and help to provide evidence of due diligence for employers
Category: Physical Hazards
Information about physical workplace hazards including manual handling, slips and trips, noise, plant safety, falls and hazardous substances.
Workplace Safety Signage Requirements Checklist
Workplace safety signage plays a critical role in reducing risks, communicating hazards, and helping businesses meet their obligations under Victorian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) laws. Appropriate signage helps workers, contractors, volunteers, and visitors identify hazards and understand required safety actions quickly and clearly. Safety signs should be easy to understand, appropriately positioned, regularly maintained, […]
Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace: Key Employer Requirements in Australia
Hazardous chemicals are widely used across Australian workplaces—from cleaning products and fuels to solvents, paints and industrial chemicals. While these substances are often essential for business operations, they can also create significant risks for workers if not properly managed. Across Australia, employers have legal obligations under work health and safety legislation to manage risks associated […]
Office Health and Safety: Key Messages for a Safer Workplace
WorkSafe Victoria has recently updated their document “OfficeWise 2006 ” with “Office Health and Safety 2024” In today’s evolving work environment, ensuring the health and safety of everyone in the office is more critical than ever. The 2024 Office Health and Safety guide, developed by WorkSafe Victoria, delivers clear and comprehensive advice that not only […]
Understanding Workplace Noise Hazards Based on the Victorian Compliance Code for Noise
Workplace noise hazards are a significant health and safety issue in many industries, from manufacturing and construction to hospitality and retail. Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can lead to serious health problems, including hearing loss, tinnitus, stress, and reduced productivity. In Victoria, Australia, the Compliance Code for Noise provides detailed guidance on how to manage […]
The Critical Importance of Manual Handling Risk Assessment Over Training Alone
When it comes to workplace safety, especially in industries involving significant physical labour, manual handling is a major concern. Many organisations emphasize training workers on proper lifting techniques, believing this will mitigate the risks associated with manual handling. However, while training is crucial, it is only one part of a comprehensive approach to managing manual […]
Ensuring Safety in Commercial Kitchens: Best Practices and Guidelines
Make sure your kitchen staff are trained in kitchen safety
Hazardous Manual Handling – New Free Tools from WorkSafe Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria have some great new free online tools to help you identify and control the risks relating to hazardous manual handling at work. It is a legal requirement that employers risk assess all hazardous manual handling task in consultation with employees, and up until now this has been difficult to document. The new documents […]
Silica Dust
Silica dust exposure poses a significant health risk for workers in various industries, particularlythose involved in activities like mining, construction, and manufacturing, where crystalline silicais prevalent in materials such as sand, concrete, and stone. Inhaling fine silica particles overextended periods can lead to the development of a debilitating lung disease known as silicosis.Silicosis is characterized […]
Office and Home Office Safety Course – SafetyInduct.com.au
https://safetyinduct.com.au/course/view.php?id=154 For employees: In this course you can check your workstation ergonomics (home or office) and provide a report for your employer, which may include some requests for changes or additions to your current set up. For employers: If you have employees working at computers (either at home or in the office) you can help […]
Workplace alcohol and drug testing
OHS Professional has an article, which from the heading, “Workplace alcohol and drug testing: the long winding road” suggests there might be some valuable information about drug testing (methods/procedures etc). We all know that consultation and education needs to be a strong focus of any ADP. The article tells us this, and tells us about […]