Safe Work Method Statements OHS Regulations 2007 (OHS Regulations) require employers and self-employed persons to prepare a SWMS before commencing ‘High Risk Construction Work’ (HRCW). HRCW is stipulated by the Worksafe Victoria guidance ‘Information about: Safe Work Method Statements’ as any of the following: Where there is a risk of a person falling more...
Risk Assessment can be defined as ‘A systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in a projected activity or undertaking’. This can cover a number of areas including ergonomics, plant, process operation, work at heights, chemicals etc. The key starting point of any risk assessment is to define the processes you...
Tender contracts can be defined as ‘An unconditional offer of a party to a contract to perform their part of the bargain’. These have always been popular by use for government, large firms, project builders and specialist contractors as they have a number of benefits, such as: Giving the tendering organisation transparency of contract award;...
The use of contracting and consulting in all occupations is growing each year as the workforce in Australia becomes more specialised, flexible work arrangements become commonplace and people work a number of occupations in a lifetime. Safety has been no exception to this rule and SafetyZone OHS Consulting is a result of more companies recognising...
New panel released to review and monitor Worksafe Victoria OHS Compliance and enforcement. The Andrews Labor Government is delivering on its election commitment to ensure high safety standards are met in Victorian workplaces, appointing an expert panel to review and strengthen occupational health and safety (OHS) standards across the state. The review panel will make...
There are two challenges every OHS adviser needs to overcome to be effective. Firstly, know your subject backwards and second, find a way to manage your controls. Knowing your subject is one area which uses the experience and inquisitive nature of your OHS Representative. This is the time spent out consulting with your team identifying...
