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Helpful Tips on Staying Healthy and Focused When Working From Home

Posted by Richard Forster on 8 December 2020
In conversations with friends and family it seems apparent that whilst working from home may seem idyllic, the reality is somewhat different. Like most things, there are definite pros and cons. On the positive side there is no time spent stuck in traffic or commuting on trams and trains, no off...
 

NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Cancels a Driver's Dangerous Goods Licence.

Posted by Andy Perry on 24 November 2020
In August 2019, HAZCON released a Blog article titled, Dangerous Goods in Tunnels, which was released by austroads.com.au that highlighted work has commenced on assessing the risks of carrying dangerous goods through tunnels. In October 2019, the driver was caught driving a tanker transportin...
 

The Value of Health and Safety Representatives (Hsrs) in the Workplace and the Role of the Employer Representative.

Posted by Andy Perry on 12 November 2020
I have been delivering training and information to HSRs for several years and their general perception from the participants is that supervisors and managers have limited knowledge of the role that HSRs play in the workplace, the legal powers available to them and the overall value they can bri...
 

Scaffolding Collapse in Gosford NSW

Posted by Andy Perry on 10 November 2020

On the 19th August, another Scaffolding structure collapsed in Gosford New South Wales (NSW) that injured a woman and caused property damage to several vehicles. It was only luck preventing someone being more seriously hurt. It is a timely reminder to all employers or persons conducting bus...
 

Western Australia's Draft Bill for WHS

Posted by Andy Perry on 27 October 2020

It has been reported, Western Australia (WA) is closer to finalising their Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation that will align with other states and territory, apart from Victoria. It was interesting that WA will include industrial manslaughter laws and the term PCBU which means persons ...
 

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WorkSafe Victoria Review of 2022 and a Peek into the Future

Posted by Richard Forster on 8 February 2023
A review of 2022 by WorkSafe Victoria has revealed that more than 120 employers were prosecuted and fined for safety breaches last year and WorkSaf...
 

4 Steps to Increase Your Leadership Skills

Posted by Shane Shepherd on 25 January 2023
When most of us hear the word leadership, we usually think of political officials, CEOs, military commanders, or even athletes. While it's true...
 

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