by David Huisman | Sep 1, 2018 | News, Safety, Uncategorised
Forklifts are extremely heavy vehicles. They’re used to lift, stack and transfer heavy loads in worksites such as warehouses, factories, construction yards, freight terminals and shipping yards. If you own a business that uses forklifts on site, you know they’re...
by David Huisman | Aug 22, 2018 | News, Safety, Uncategorised
The responsibilities of your safety officer reach far and wide. The safety officer’s job is to ensure: Your work environment is safe You are safe And your company is legally compliant so it can continue operating. Their overarching responsibility is to make sure you...
by David Huisman | Aug 14, 2018 | News, Safety, Uncategorised
A safety audit is a process conducted by an internal or external party to identify weaknesses within your company’s safety programs. Unlike a simple spot-check inspection which can be superficial, safety audits go far deeper. They determine whether or not your company...
by David Huisman | Aug 7, 2018 | News, Safety, Uncategorised
In a recent industrial workplace incident on the Gold Coast in May, a worker sustained serious leg and shoulder injuries after a forklift struck him while reversing. This was not a once-off incident. Every year since 2012, WorkCover Queensland has accepted an average...
by David Huisman | Apr 4, 2018 | News, Safety, Uncategorised
Working on any site without the appropriate safety equipment is horribly dangerous. The presence of heavy plant in operation or construction makes it even more so. Without suitable safety equipment, accidents can end in permanent injury or even death. Every worksite...
by David Huisman | Apr 4, 2018 | News, Safety, Uncategorised
It goes without saying that workplace safety needs to be managed diligently and looked after with care. When workplace safety is top-of -mind for everyone in the business from the owner, safety manager all the way through to the workers, the risk of onsite injury and...
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