As the 2016/17 boating season is about to start, all the jet ski riders that have been hibernating over winter are heading out onto the water to have a good time. But if you plan to behave in an antisocial manner, be aware that new legislation passed in NSW this...
I was talking to some clients the other day. They are a fair sized manufacturer and we have been implementing a new safety management system into their business. The first was with one of the management team, and the conversation went a little like this Client: I...
(And Why the Cheap Option Can Cost You the Job) So you want to work in construction in NSW?You know you need a White Card to prove you’ve completed General Construction Induction Training, so you do what everyone does — you Google “white card training” and up pop...
New powers have been given to police and maritime officers operating in NSW, if you go out with the intention to harass other waterway users, drive dangerously or behave in a menacing manner you could be facing heavy fines, prison time and confiscation and impounding of your craft.
This year's theme for World Day for Safety and Health at Work is work related stress Work related stress is something that too many of us are living with on a daily basis and it can massive repercussions on your health and well being. Being stressed at work can...
How safe is your workplace? Excite Safety Training Director, Jayme Smith, was recently interviewed by Chris Ashmore as part of the Chartered Accountants - Business in Focus Series. In this interview he talks about workplace safety and what you as a PCBU (Person...
So – you got nominated as the Health and Safety Rep at work. You know what. This is your chance to make a real difference. You could literally save lives. That’s a big deal. Take it seriously.
Imagine this. You find yourself in an emergency situation and you need to call emergency services, but all you have is someone else's phone which is pin code locked - and you don't know the code. What do you do? 1. Swipe...
Cost benefits of safety – Part 4 This is the final of this 4 part series (Part 1 here, Part 2 here, Part 3 here) looking at some of the major cost benefits to business owners and employers who invest in safety. Some benefits are easy to define, others not so much, but...
Cost benefits of safety – Part 3 This is Part 3 of 4 part series (Part 1 here, Part 2 here) looking at some of the major cost benefits to business owners and employers who invest in safety. Some benefits are easy to define, others not so much, but they all affect the...