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You may or may not know that the rags or cloths you use to wipe down your hands, apply Prepsol or clean up spills can actually spontaneously combust. What it spontaneous combustion you ask? The Oxford dictionary defines spontaneous combustion as “The ignition of organic matter without apparent cause, typically […]
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As first published in the BodyShop News magazine. Being in the refinish business, the chances are that you store flammable liquids in your workplace. Flammable liquids are a class of Dangerous Goods. Under the model Work, Health & Safety (WHS) Regulations, they are also referred to as Hazardous Chemicals. As […]
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4 simple but powerful actions to improve safety in your workplace… by Timur Dede.
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This is a quick and simple tool help organisations determine areas for improvement in six specific topics… The tool, developed by WorkSafe Victoria provides practical suggestions for improvements and actions to help organisations continually improve. Strongly recommend taking this short survey. http://howsafeisyourworkplace.com.au/
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The National Safety Convention will focus on thought leadership…
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WorkCover NSW has reported that a prohibition notice has been issued to a building site in Sydney, following the…discovery of asbestos in fibrous building panels imported to construct a residential building. The panels were imported from China and were thought to be “asbestos free”, but subsequent testing by the National […]
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Spraying motor vehicles with two-pack polyurethane paints containing isocyanates presents a risk to workers’… health. This Health and Safety Solution from WorkSafe Victoria provides advice on how to eliminate or reduce risks. Spray painting safely – isocyanate paints
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As first published in BodyShop News Magazine. If you haven’t already been visited by a WorkSafe or WorkCover Inspector, there is a strong likelihood that it will happen sometime in the future. The inspections are random, but campaigns may focus on specific industries, risk areas and/or suburbs. What are Inspectors […]
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As first published in BodyShop News magazine. Noise induced hearing loss in Australian workplaces represents a serious, but avoidable health issue. Between July 2002 and June 2007 there were about 16,500 successful workers’ compensation claims for industrial deafness involving permanent impairment due to noise[1]. Between 2007-08, it amounted to $41 […]
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