While work is being conducted in any confined space, legislation states many regulated control measures must be in place at all times. On of the crucial ways to ensure safety of all workers is the reliance on a qualified standby operator. So what does a standby operator do? * Monitor the safety of all entrance […]
There are many mandatory control measures required by law to enhance the safety of all workers operating in or near a confined space. To ensure all controls are implemented, confined space entry permits are required and issued by persons in direct control of the space. The permit system can then be simply followed as a […]
Training is not only a key step to ensure your safety whilst working in a confined space. It is also one of the many regulated mandatory control measures required by law! To ensure your safety takes priority, book one of our onsite confined space training courses today! Our team of experts will come to you, […]
SafeWork NSW will have the power to issue penalty notices of up to $3600 to NSW workplaces if they fail to protect employees against falls from heights. In 2017, SafeWork NSW has attended 234 incidents involving falls from heights, including eight fatalities. Over half these incidents occurred in the construction industry. Workers compensation data shows […]
As a competent operator, you have a duty of care to look after yourself and everyone on the worksite. To enhance this, the correct use of our personal protective equipment (PPE) is most important. Once trained in the use and application of your PPE, it is up to the operator to always check for signs […]
A common question we are asked by many students is the expiry date of the qualifications they obtain for working at heights or confined space training. There are recommendations, requirements and considerations all students need to be aware of, in order to maintain a safe work environment. To achieve a safer work environment and to […]
To remain safe whilst working at heights, the use of a fall prevention device is highly recommended. An effective fall prevention devices many workers install, is known as a guard rail. Guard rails may be used to provide effective fall prevention: Along the edges of roofs Mezzanine floors, walkways, stairways, ramps and landings Along access […]
Most of us will use a ladder at some point in our lives, either at home or at work. Regardless where we are using ladders, a simple fall can result in a very serious injury. Did you know, the majority of serious injuries are caused from a height of less than 3 meters? And the […]
Falling from heights within the workplace is the second highest killer in all workplace accidents. In 2016, 25 workers lost their lives due to falling from heights. A vast majority of these fatalities are from a height between 2-3 meters. Further to this, 17 workers were fatally injured by falling objects. There are many ways […]
How manage the risk of falls at your workplace. As per the WHS Regulations, a PCBU must: identify reasonably foreseeable hazards that could give rise to the risk eliminate the risk so far as is reasonably practicable if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk – minimise the risk so far as is […]
