ISO 45003 has grabbed the attention of global business owners, including Australia, for being the first standard on mental health in the workplace. And the biggest question many CEOs ask is on, ‘Why should they integrate ISO 45003 into their Company’s WHS Management System?’ ISO 45003 is a logical extension of ISO 45001 that adds...
Australia saw some significant legislative changes in the last three months as regulatory bodies strive to enhance workplace health and safety. Here is our blog for you to glance at the top legislative changes in Australia that aim to safeguard workers’ health and boost workplace health and safety across various industries. 1. NSW Workers Compensation...
Proper ISO 45001 implementation and effective occupational health and safety management are essential for the manufacturing industry due to the various hazards it faces. ISO 45001 standard allows the creation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System that can be customised for the manufacturing sector. Our Case study on Implementing Workplace Hazard and Risk...
In this article, we outline some tips on how Senior Management Teams can exercise Due Diligence to promote work health and safety in their workplaces. WHS Act and Due Diligence Due diligence has been defined in the WHS Act in association with ensuring work health and safety and is linked to the roles and responsibilities...
ISO 45003 standard is the first international standard that provides guidelines for managing psychological health and safety risks in an occupational health and safety system. It helps you build a positive working environment that can help improve organisational resilience and enhance performance and productivity. It addresses the many factors, such as inadequate communication, excessive pressure,...
ISO 45001 Standard – Introduction ISO 45001 standard is a modern response to the age-old concern for workplace health and safety. It is the first International Standard for Occupational Health and Safety management systems published to combat the rising number of work-related incidents, illnesses, and deaths worldwide. As per the International Labour Organization (ILO), more...
Engineered Stone Licence is a licence offered to businesses complying with all requirements and safety measures to employ engineered stone procedures at their workplaces in Australia. It aims to safeguard workers’ health from the dangers of crystalline silica dust, which is a result of an engineered stone process. An engineered stone is known as a...
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...
Last year presented a significant number of hardships to business’ across Australia, who were faced with challenges regarding redefining how they work, developing innovative ways to provide customers with a pre-COVID-level of service, and ensuring that their employees were provided with safe, supportive work environments. With 2020 finally behind us, many business’ are looking at...
A potential challenge that many organisations may be facing in 2021 is ensuring the continuity of their operations despite significant changes to how they conduct their daily business. Companies have had to address significant Occupational Health and Safety requirements throughout the past year, resulting in many changes to organisational structures, such as a significant alteration...
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