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In this article we look at 3 common reasons why workplace hazards go unreported: 1. Culture: Group Thinking When humans are put into groups we are less likely to take action or...

Review the Safety Controls The control measures that you put in place should be reviewed regularly to make sure they work as planned. Don’t wait until something goes wrong. There are...

The most important step in managing risks involves eliminating them so far as is reasonably practicable, or if that is not possible, minimizing the risks so far as is...

How to Find Hazards INSPECT THE WORKPLACE Regularly walking around the workplace and observing how things are done can help you predict what could or might go wrong. Look at how people...

Managing Work Health And Safety Risks The WHS Act and Regulations require persons who have a duty to ensure health and safety to ‘manage risks’ by eliminating health and safety...

Different Types Of Hazards SAFETY HAZARDS: These are the most common and will be present in most workplaces at one time or another. They include unsafe conditions that can cause...

The Top 10 Rooftop Safety Hazards Roof Stability- Is the roof strong enough to support the weight of a human. Are the trusses intact? Will the roof bow on a...

Fire Prevention Requirements Fire Prevention Plans Write a fire prevention plan for each facility. Include a list of major workplace fire hazards; potential ignition sources; the type of fire suppression equipment...

Fire Prevention The fire prevention procedures presented here are basic. They should be supplemented by whatever other standards the commander feels are needed to protect the ASA. At the minimum,...

Fight the fire only if all of the following are true: Everyone has left or is leaving the building. The fire department is being called. The fire is small...