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Managing workplace hazards in the construction industry is a top priority every day because the working environment constantly changes. There are often many different contractors working alongside each other. It becomes more complex in multi-s
There's a considerable focus on strategies to help workplaces dealing with mental health issues and the pandemic is placing pressure on them to do more. In the past, the focus has been on establishing that supporting the mental health of our em
Occupational Health and Safety Professionals are required to draw on their ethics to make life-threatening decisions and act as 'moral' agents in their role. This is a particularly difficult task given they are bound by legal obligations to ens
Plant and machinery are present in most workplaces and working with moving plant or parts create exposure to the risk of injuries. The hazards associated with moving parts of machinery include the risk of crushing, shearing, entangling, trappin
Controlling risk to prevent work-related fatalities, injuries, diseases and ill-health is the core role of the safety professional. Legislation governs the duty to control workplace risk and looks for organisations to do more than just complian
FIFO/DIDO working arrangements are regularly used by mining and construction companies. There's a link between these working arrangements and declining mental health.For this podcast, we look at some research that was published before the pand
Shift work is regularly under review because there is evidence that this type of working arrangement can see workers at risk of developing serious health issues because they fail to get enough sleep. One of the causes of disruptive or 'short' s
For decades now we have understood the health impacts of noise and the long-term damage to our hearing. There is a requirement for workplaces to try to reduce noise levels to below 85 decibels if it occurs over an 8-hour period. You are not to
Contractor safety is now more than ever on the radar for many companies because this type of working arrangement makes up 10% of the Australian workforce. Contracting and sub-contracting has been around a long time and is a key component in ind
Workplace fatigue is an area that is coming under even more scrutiny since the onset of COVID-19. Where organisations have always been concerned about workplace fatigue and recognise it as a hazard with possibly severe consequences, the pandemi
During the pandemic, we saw rising anxiety levels, increasing depressive thoughts and use of substances. Evidence is suggesting that mental illness is the pandemic within the COVID-19 pandemic.Interestingly, although COVID-19 has, and is, crip
Workplace mental health is emerging as a critical issue especially since the arrival of COVID-19. There have been anecdotal reports that 80% of your employees are anxious, and suicide attempts have increased by 5%. They are worried about losing
You may be seeking promotion to the role of a Supervisor after serving time in your work team. You are likely a clear candidate if you either have excellent knowledge of the work that is done, are a champion of safe practice, have simply been t
Effective safety communication relies on well-developed skills. Good communicators use listening techniques and nonverbal strategies to improve their conversations.What you are doing in face-to-face communicating is taking what you want to say
The Australian Model WHS Laws require duty holders to assess and address risks in the workplace, but how do you perform an effective risk assessment? Once you have assessed the risks, what factors should you consider when determining which haza
We're in the middle of a global pandemic that is affecting every country differently, so where does critical safety thinking play a part? Now more then ever, we need clear decision-making, concrete responses and open-communication to keep ourse
Addressing the issue of preventing employees from being sexually harassed in the workplace is an area of concern for many organisations. Although COVID-19 has much of our focus elsewhere, topics such as these that impact mental health continue
How do you motivate your employees in the middle of a global pandemic? Some of your team are working from home, and as a Manager or Leader, you might be as well. Some are working on split rosters where they work at home for several days and onl
Bullying behaviour at work has serious consequences on the organisation's culture and your employee's mental health. It seems that workplace bullying may be triggered by poor working conditions. Research shows role conflict, workload, and lack
The hierarchy of controls is a risk management tool used around the world to manage workplace hazards. NIOSH and OSHA use the following flow:Elimination – Physically remove the hazardSubstitution – Replace the hazardEngineering controls
Much has been written about workplace safety climate and the impact on employee safety. This podcast discusses job stress and hazard recognition in terms of your organisation's safety climate. Job stress negatively impacts safety performance, h
Safely working at height is critical to keep your employees from falling to the ground, the level below or into holes such as trenches and service pits. Ideally, we should complete work at ground level, but in many instances, that is not possib
The words "safety audit" often have managers and employees cringing. Although the task may be daunting, the main benefit of regularly conducting audits is that they assist in the continuous improvement of the organisation’s health and safety pr
In this podcast, we investigate the signs of declining mental health for stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, psychosis and substance misuse. We recommend some actions managers and supervisors can take to help their employees who may
A critical process in managing risk in your workplace is writing a Job Safety Analysis. What to include and how much information you need when writing a Job Safety Analysis remains a question. In this podcast, we provide a six-step process for
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