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Reducing exposure to silica dust during construction activities

Silica dust exposure and silicosis have become an increasing…

Preventing manual handling injuries in your workplace (Part 2)

Manual handling injury and work-related musculoskeletal disorder…

The importance of having a Traffic Management Plan at your work site

Vehicles such as powered mobile plant, forklift and trucks are…

Managing Mental Health and Psychosocial Hazards at Work

Employers are obligated to manage their worker’s mental safety as…

When do I need a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document that identifies…

Fatigue and Fit for Work – How should we manage physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace?

The term “Fit to Work” refers to workers’ responsibility…

Managing electrical safety in the workplace

We use so many electrical appliances every day, that often we…

Who is (or is not) covered under my Worker’s Compensation Insurance Policy?

Whilst we have heard the familiar term “Compo” when discussing…

How can I look after my employees when they are working from home? (Part 1)

There is no question that the pandemic has brought about massive…

How can I look after my employees when they are working from home? (Part 2)

In early June 2020, the NSW Court of Appeals ruled that an employer…