How can I use my brain as PPE? - Part 2
10 August, 2009 by Cristian Sylvestre*In the previous Safety Solutions eNewsletter, we presented key findings from research into what contributes to workers making unintentional mistakes that often lead to workplace injuries. This article follows on by presenting guidelines on how to stop yourself from making unintentional mistakes and reducing human error by using your brain as PPE.
Review of OFSC audit criteria
10 August, 2009The OFSC is auditing its reaccreditation process for construction companies in order to simplify the process.
Manual handling course
07 August, 2009 byThe Konekt Manual Handling workshop is designed to provide practical and task-specific education on how to safely complete manual handling tasks.
Workplace first-aid training campaign
22 July, 2009St John Ambulance is undertaking a Victoria-wide workplace first-aid training and awareness program.
How can I use my brain as PPE? Part 1
13 July, 2009 by Cristian Sylvestre*Although human error is a part of everyday life, many industries seem to be reluctant to look at reducing the unintentional mistakes people make that can cause injuries. The more popular approach seems to be trying ‘fix’ the problems instead.
Equipment manufacturer fined for providing confusing information
26 June, 2009An equipment manufacturer has been convicted and fined $140,000 in a case where a worker was killed while conducting maintenance on the company's equipment because the maintenance instructions it provided were "hopelessly inadequate".
Warehouse safety training material
18 June, 2009 byVocam’s Warehouse Safety Training Solutions staff training material is suitable for training large numbers of staff in various remote locations, as well as for group training classes.
In-house industrial training
09 June, 2009 byVocam provides in-house industrial safety training that reduces training costs and delivers results.
Online safety training
09 June, 2009 bySafety-TV is an online safety and HR training program that features advanced online training and content delivery for businesses.
Free safety information for NSW businesses during June
28 May, 2009The NSW government has announced a series of training events across the state for the month of June as part of Manual Handling Month.
Ten tips for preventing stress in the workplace
20 May, 2009Stress can make the workplace unsafe. To contribute to a safer workplace, a number of steps should be taken to reduce the stress in it, as workplace advocate Return To Work Matters points out.
Online safety tips to help young workers
19 May, 2009Young South Australians now have a dedicated website to answer their questions about workplace safety, fair pay and conditions.
Safety program for young workers
06 February, 2009WorkSafe WA has launched an updated version of its SmartMove website in an effort to minimise the incidence of workplace injuries of young workers.
Manual training DVD
11 October, 2008The ‘Manual Handling’ training DVD takes viewers through a range of tips, procedures and preventions for improving the safety of manual handling tasks performed in the workplace.
OHS diplomas
11 October, 2008SAI Global’s Advanced Diploma in OHS offers industry professionals the opportunity to extend their knowledge and formal qualifications in line with the latest in OHS theory and practice.
