Between July 2014 and July 2016 in NSW, 1355 workers were injured in forklift accidents. Three of these accidents resulted in death. The injuries and fatalities cost the NSW workers compensation system more than $30.5 million. In response, SafeWork NSW has decided to...
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How to reduce forklift accidents onsite
Forklift accidents are a major contributor to workplace injuries and unfortunately, they occur all the time. According to SafeWork NSW, 1360 workers were injured in forklift accidents between July 2012 and July 2014. Just two weeks ago, two men were taken to...
Automated safety reporting: Why you should implement it NOW
The effective management of onsite risk is highly dependant on visibility. If you can’t see or pre-empt a hazard, you can’t manage danger properly. In a way, you’re blind. Even accident prone. Having visibility puts the power back into your hands. The power to change...
Workplace risks: 4 steps to manage them for greater safety
If you’re a site manager, safety officer or the owner of a business that operates in potentially hazardous environments, the onus is on you to manage workplace risks. It’s your responsibility to ensure the workplace in which your people work is safe from environmental...
How to avoid Loading, Unloading Exclusion Zone (LUEZ) incidents
The operation of trucks, excavators, forklifts and other heavy vehicles in both industrial worksites and public areas is dangerous. Far too often, serious accidents occur when personnel are loading and unloading these powered mobile plants. Despite the many measures...
3 ways to implement safety policies for a safer work environment
A survey conducted by Safe Work Australia for the Australian Work Health and Safety Strategy 2012-2022 highlighted a relaxed attitude towards risk taking and rule breaking by Australian workers. The survey included responses from 1052 employers, 520 sole traders, 1311...
Workplace hazards: How to avoid them and promote a culture of safety
Employers or managers who operate in high-risk environments are tasked with the responsibility of keeping their workers safe. Managing workplace hazards, safe work practices, safety policies and the flow of safety information is already a challenge. The addition of...
Why safety in the workplace is crucial to your business
A strong business is one that offers great service or product and has a strong delivery and communications system. Delivering fantastic service and product to your customers creates profit and grows the business' reputation. This eventually leads to more business....
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