by Tradie | Nov 30, 2017 | HR, Human Resources, Legal, Safety, WHS Fines
It’s that time of year again and of course everyone loves a good Christmas party but how do we do it in a safe way? But don’t start celebrating too early after all, the unenviable job of navigating the legal minefields of the silly season needs to fall on...
by Tradie | Oct 27, 2017 | Business, Regulator, Safety, safety meeting, toolbox talk, WHS Fines
Firstly toolbox talk’s and safety meeting’s are not just for construction sites and major projects, every business needs to talk about safety and that’s what these meetings are all about. So before you say, ‘but I’m a small business I...
by Tradie | Oct 27, 2017 | Business, Legal, Regulator, Safety, WHS Fines
Like most things in our world being compliant with your Legal requirements in terms of first aid in the workplace is a little complicated. So while we have outlined the basic requirements below you can also get a more comprehensive guide from our friends at Alsco. Get...
by Tradie | Oct 5, 2017 | Legal, Safety, WHS Fines
A Hardware store has been convicted and fined $85,000 after two workers were injured when heavy steel tubes fell from a stationary forklift. South Australian-based Balhahn Pty Ltd, trading as Balhannah Mitre 10 (the Company), pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to...
by Tradie | Aug 4, 2017 | Legal, Regulator, Safety, WHS Fines
In May 2011, the construction company ABD Group was the principal contractor for building an apartment block. At the time, there were various carpenters employed by a sub-contractor installing particle flooring to joists. The sub-contractor’s safe work method...
by Tradie | Jul 17, 2017 | PPE, Safety, WHS Fines
What do you do when a worker refuses to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) or only wears it ‘when they feel like it’? What are your obligations and legal responsibilities to your workers in this situation if someone does get injured?If your risk assessment of...
