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Great post on Linkedin by Sue Bottrell HERE What a debacle (dictionary definition – a fiasco) The requirements around the preparation and implementation of safe work method statements must be one of the worst understood elements of health and safety legislation. Hence the preparation of (request for) SWMS for painting, sweeping (yes), manual handling, business… Read More Safe Work Method Statements
Scissors, Paper, Rock !!! Is this how you determine the control measures for hazards identified in your work activities ! Sounds a bit childish I know, but with some of the incidents that occur on sites it could be interpreted that this is how work teams have determined to control a hazard. Whilst risk assessment… Read More Scissors, Paper, Rock !!!
Keep Workplace Accidents And Hazards At Bay With A Free SWMS Template If you are a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), it is integral to be aware of the specific regulations, standards and best practices in your industry in order to abide with prevailing rules and laws and, more importantly, ensure your venture’s… Read More Free SWMS Template
The Importance Of Conducting Risk Assessment Despite recent advances in technologies and work strategies, there are industries which simply have a high amount of risks attached. But instead of biting the bullet and merely accepting these risks and hazards as part of the territory, business organisations can take a proactive approach to minimising, if not… Read More The Importance Of Conducting Risk Assessment
Safe Work Method Statements now available from SAI Global Just read a very interesting commentary by Kevin Jones on his SafetyAtWorkBlog: He writes: On 30 November 2012, SAI Global announced a commercial arrangement with SafetyCulture for the sale of generic Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), particularly for high-risk industries. This has caused something of… Read More Safe Work Method Statements now available from SAI Global