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Did you know that if you have hazardous chemicals in your workplace, you must have an up-to-date hazardous chemical register in accordance with the WHS Regulations 2022. That register must be readily accessible to workers and anyone likely to be affected by hazardous chemicals. Your hazardous chemical register must include the current safety data sheetRead more

Fatigue can affect your business, regardless of the industry. Some work industries may have a higher risk of fatigue than others perhaps due to shift work or travel however it should always be considered when assessing and managing risks in the workplace. Fatigue can manifest in several ways. Some signs of fatigue can be: HeadachesRead more

After several years since the introduction of the harmonised health and safety laws in the remainder of Australia (in some states, more than 10 years), the Western Australian government has announced that it is committed to aligning its legislation with the model Work Health & Safety Act in 2022. If your business operates in WesternRead more

A common gap identified during our Workplace OSH Compliance Audits, both legislative based and higher certification levels (WorkSafe Plan, AS/NZS, ISO, OFSC) is how company’s manage their contractors. Impending changes to the WHS Act will significantly increase the Health and Safety expectations placed upon those engaging, monitoring and working with contractors / sub-contractors. Have youRead more

The agriculture, forestry and fishing industries have one of the highest rates of work related injury of all industries, topping the statistics in work related deaths. More than 50 Western Australians lost their lives over the past ten years with a number of confirmed work-related deaths in WA this financial year, taking place on farms.Read more

There are 5 key reasons (amongst others) why you should have Regular Workplace Inspections at your workplace: To ensure your workers all go home safely To identify hazards before they cause injury, damage or harm To increase productivity and profitability (evidence proves a safe workplace is a more productive one) To protect you and yourRead more

Working at Heights Over the past few years (and in particular recent times), we have seen a number of serious injuries and fatalities in WA involving either actual falls from heights, or with equipment used to elevate personnel / equipment to a height. Working at heights is one of the six WorkSafe WA’s key priorityRead more