October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace. Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. Safe Work Australia has released the theme and campaign kit for National Safe Work Month to be held in October 2...

Winter is upon us and with an increase in rain, so too does the tendency for moisture ingress into building envelopes also increase. In turn, this can lead to increased risks for mould growth within the workplace. In Australia, mould is a significant occupational health and safety concern, especi...

Trenching and Excavation Requirements Working in or near trenches and excavations can be extremely hazardous. As result, WorkSafe Victoria has released a brief presentation outlining the precautions employers or others must implement. The person with the management and control must ensure safe ...

Great leaders know how to motivate others. Since the amount you can accomplish on your own is limited, it’s necessary to have the assistance of others. Someone that can motivate others to do their best has an incredibly valuable talent. When you  Motivate others to do their best: 1.&...

WorkSafe has recently released some sobering statistics regarding fatalities and injuries associated with the use of forklifts. Many Victorian workplaces use forklifts as they offer a practical way to lift and stack heavy loads. However, forklifts are also one of the most hazardous pieces of equ...