Category: Safety

The Pros and Cons of using an External Auditor

Most contemporary audit programs advocate a combination of internal and external auditing. There are pros and cons involved in either type of…

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Traffic Management Systems

The importance of managing the risks associated with traffic is generally recognised within the construction industry, especially when work is undertaken on…

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Getting the most from Audits

Many Managers think of an upcoming audit and cringe. Some put on a brave face and focus on the lessons that can…

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Do standing desks mitigate the risks of sitting?

In recent times much has been written about stand up desks with ‘sitting’ seen to be the new ‘smoking’ in terms of…

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Managing Christmas Party Risks

End-of-year and festive season celebrations abound at this time of year in offices and businesses across the country. While enjoying these activities,…

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Safety Networking Group Report

The November quarterly Safety Networking Group session was hosted by Qantas at the Base Maintenance Facility in Brisbane. Duncan Burton, a Qantas…

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What happens after the audit?

‘So how did we do?’ or ‘Did we pass?’ – this is the typical question asked of auditor immediately after an audit.…

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Choosing PPE

PPE, or Personal Protective Equipment, is a very broad term that can include anything from a sun hat to a full-face respirator.…

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Beyond the Hazard Hunt: Are we missing the big picture?

Safety observations and interactions provide an ideal opportunity to have Managers out in the field observing and interacting with their workforce. This…

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