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How to properly maintain your workplace first aid kits
Posted by Pia Abrahams on
Maintaining well-stocked workplace first aid kits is crucial for ensuring employee safety and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations. Neglected or poorly maintained kits can leave your workplace ill-prepared for accidents and medical emergencies, putting your employees and business at risk.
How to implement the hierarchy of controls in Australian workplaces
Posted by Pia Abrahams on
The hierarchy of controls is a risk management framework with a prioritised approach to implementing effective control measures in the workplace. Developed by safety professionals and regulatory bodies, this hierarchy provides a systematic method for reducing or eliminating hazards and minimising associated risks.
What is Safe Work Australia and what does it do?
Posted by Pia Abrahams on
Safe Work Australia is an Australian federal government statutory body established to develop national policy for enhancing workplace health and safety, and workers’ compensation. Its primary objective is to improve the health and safety of workers across Australia.
How to choose truly sustainable products that are good for the environment
Posted by Pia Abrahams on
Australians are becoming increasingly conscious of their environmental impact and seeking out products that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. But as demand for green products grows, some companies have resorted to a deceptive practice known as greenwashing – making misleading or false claims about the environmental benefits of their products or services.
Which workplaces have the highest death rates in Australia?
Posted by Pia Abrahams on
Certain workplaces can be perilous in Australia, posing significant risks to the lives and wellbeing of people who work there. Statistics from Safe Work Australia highlight the urgent need for increased awareness and improved safety measures.