by admin | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog
use of the atmosphere, contaminants or engulfment. Examples of confined spaces may include some types of excavations or trenches, drainage or sewerage pipes, and crawl spaces. Confined Space hazards Some of the hazards when working in confined spaces include: oxygen...
by admin | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog
Safety Topic FALLS As a PCBU/Employer, you have a general duty to make your workplace safe. This includes controlling the risk of falls when working at heights. Legislative obligations apply to the risk of falls. If it is reasonably practicable, you must eliminate the...
by admin | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog
You may be contracting in someone to perform a specialist task in your workplace — but that doesn’t mean you can contract out your safety obligations. The safety of the contractors who you employ (and their workers) must be managed the same way you would manage the...
by admin | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog
Training for a Queensland White Card must now be face to face with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). A Queensland white card is recognised in all Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory. Queensland also recognises white...
by admin | Apr 15, 2019 | Blog
Background This Safety Alert for Bee Smokers has been issued as some battery-operated bee smokers have been imported from China by three separate beekeeping equipment retail businesses based in Queensland. Tests have confirmed asbestos was present in the insulating...
