Category: safety leadership

Written by Julie McLoughlin

Tips For Small Business and Not-for Profits (NFPs) to meet OHS Obligations on a restricted budget

Meeting Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) obligations is a critical responsibility for all businesses, including small businesses and not-for-profit organisations. However, with limited resources, it can be challenging to implement comprehensive safety measures. Here’s a guide on how to effectively manage OHS obligations without straining your budget. 1. Understand Your Legal Obligations The first step […]

Written by Julie McLoughlin

2026 OHS HEALTH CHECKS – BOOK NOW!

Are you meeting your OHS obligations under OHS Legislation? Do a quick check of your OHS Management Systems now, complete this free survey and check your score: SafetyMAP Diagnostic Quiz Get your OHS health check now and plan for the next 12 months A ½ day site visit includes review of your documentation, observation and […]

Written by Julie McLoughlin

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.

Written by Julie McLoughlin

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 […]

Written by Julie McLoughlin

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 […]

Written by Julie McLoughlin

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 […]

Written by Julie McLoughlin

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 […]