Heat Stress

Heat Stress

Heat Stress With Summer on it’s way and northern QLD achieving record temperatures, we thought it might be time to talk about Heat Stress Heat stress occurs when heat is absorbed from the environment faster than the body can get rid of it. This can occur as a result of; the type of work activity [...]
Codes of Practice enforced in Queensland

Codes of Practice enforced in Queensland

Codes of Practice are now an enforceable standard in Queensland While many of the provisions of the 2017 amendment Act came into effect at the commencement last year, there are a number of items that were scheduled to commence on the 1stJuly, including the enforcement of standards as set out in the individual Codes of Practice. [...]
Learning Management Systems for all business sizes

Learning Management Systems for all business sizes

Learning Management Systems for all business sizes What is a Learning Management System? A LMS is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of educational courses or training programs. How do companies use Learning Management Systems? Typically, organisations use a LMS to manage their employee’s training. Employee Inductions and Onboarding is [...]
5 priority steps to a safe workplace in 2018

5 priority steps to a safe workplace in 2018

5 priority steps to a safe workplace in 2018 With significantly increased fines and penalties for breaching health and safety legislation during last year, employers should take a fresh look at their risk management and take action to minimise the risk of workplace injuries. Safety Management is a demanding obligation and with a plethora of [...]
Mobile Plant Fatalities

Mobile Plant Fatalities

Mobile Plant fatalities Worksafe Queensland has reported 3 tragic fatalities involving mobile plant. During December, a worker was tragically killed when a ride-on mower rolled over on a steep slope. A few weeks earlier, a worker was killed when the tractor he was driving went over the edge of a steep embankment on a farm [...]
‘Industrial Manslaughter’ legislation passed in QLD

‘Industrial Manslaughter’ legislation passed in QLD

‘Industrial Manslaughter’ legislation passed in QLD As widely expected, Queensland Parliament passed the Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2017 on October 12. Industrial manslaughter will now become an offence attracting up to 20 years jail time and $10 million fines for companies. Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said the new laws would leave [...]