The Occupational Health and Safety Legislation (OHS) have some fundamental changes that will impact organisations and employees in Australia. Understanding these laws and their fundamental changes is therefore essential, so that organisations can understand the impact to their business operations and then implement the changes within their organisation. Work Health and Safety Laws (WHS) safeguard...
Australia now has a Minister for Cyber Security in the form of Claire O’Neil – a Victorian member appointed for the Ministry for Home Affairs too. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this historic moment for the country that never had an independent portfolio for cyber security in the cabinet. Though the Minister for Cyber...
Occupational Hygiene Monitoring Workplace Occupational Hygiene monitoring helps identify the hazard exposure, assess risk, and find solutions to overcome or eliminate them. It complements a company’s entire risk management of safety issues and the health effects of hazards on workers. These results serve as inputs to regulate exposure to workplace contaminants. The monitoring must be...
Industrial Hygiene practices are becoming significant with the increase in workplace accidents and diseases that harm the well-being of the factory workers. In 2018-19, according to SafeWork Australia, a total of 87% of musculoskeletal disorders compensation claims were done for serious workers. Out of this, 40% of the claims were made for muscle, ligament, joint, and...
Occupational hygiene is the practice of achieving good health outcomes in workplaces where there are chemical, biological and physical agents. Safe Work Australia has stated that there is significantly more probability, up to 8 times more of Australian workers dying from an occupational disease from work accidents. Statistics further state that approximately 250 people will die...
Crystalline silica dust exposure has been a cause of concern for Australian businesses owing to the workers’ health that succumbs to the dangerous effects of silica dust. Silica is a natural resource found in abundance in the earth’s crust, stones, natural rock, etc. and forms an essential ingredient for manufacturing companies. As much as it...
Information security vs Cybersecurity has been a popular online debate amongst technology geeks who believe that both are the same. Though peas of the same pod, both cybersecurity and information security are interrelated, aren’t the same. Knowing the difference between both will give you clarity and why both are equally important. We need to understand...
An authentic industry guide to ISO 27001 certification cost in Australia can help businesses understand their financial capability and opt for affordable services based on it. Knowing the cost is the first step toward getting ISO 27001 certified and securing their information asset. ISO 27001 certification ISO 27001 is an internationally recognised standard or specification...
Penetration testing services are available in top Australian cities like Melbourne, Victoria, Brisbane, and others, for organisations to safeguard their computer systems. It is essential for businesses to choose the right service provider. Currently, the country is facing severe cyber threats, and it is essential that organisations have an IT team well-versed with the various...
The role of a cyber security consultant is very important in the times when Australia is one of the top countries hit by cyberattacks. While cybercriminals are elevating their hacking game, cyber security professionals are enhancing system security architectures to prevent data breaches like ransomware in the country. Cyber Security Consultant A Cyber Security Consultant...
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