Worksafe QLD recently reported that a Nerang poultry producer was fined $90,000 after a worker was run over by a forklift and severely injured. The forklift had its reverse warning beepers turned off each night between 7pm and 7am because of noise complaints by neighbours. … keep reading
As we head into summer, the days get longer, warmer and where we are, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, more humid too! Working safely is always a priority, so ensuring employers and employees understand the impacts hot weather can have on safety is paramount. We’ve compiled a few tips to help your team get through summer. … keep reading
Are you aware of the Codes of Practice relevant to your industry? In Queensland, Codes of Practice (or equivalent or higher standards) must be followed by employers, otherwise, enforcement action can be taken by a safety inspector. This is due to changes that came into force from 1 July. Previously, inspectors could only issue improvement notices, or other enforcement action, for breaches of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 or the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011.
Although this may sound daunting, Codes of Practice are a more practical resource which can help you to achieve the required health and safety standards for your industry, whilst also helping identify and manage hazards and risks.
It is possible that more than one Code of Practice could apply to your workplace. For example, many businesses would need to follow the following Codes of Practice (CoP): … keep reading
Last month, a worker on the Gold Coast was struck and subsequently run over by a forklift in the loading bay of an industrial workplace. The worker suffered serious injuries to his leg and shoulder. Investigations are underway as to how the incident occurred and how to prevent a similar incident in the future. Although all workplaces are different and need to be assessed individually, there are some common aspects of working safely around forklifts, we’ve covered just a few of them for you: … keep reading
Workplaces can bring engagement, a sense of community, pride in one’s work and many more positive factors to an employee’s life. Sometimes, unfortunately, it can also be a place of stress. In recognition of QLD Mental Health week, from 8 – 14 October, we’re sharing our thoughts on managing stress in the workplace.