by Samantha Mickan | May 15, 2019 | Safety
Firstly, what is the difference between a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? To put it simply an SDS is the new name of an MSDS, with the name change occurring following the introduction of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of...
by Memory Ngucha | May 7, 2019 | Safety
Australian law requires employers to ensure that they provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees and anyone that visits the workplace or facility. On the other hand, employees also have an obligation to ensure that they manage their own safety and...
by Samantha Mickan | Apr 1, 2019 | Safety
When out doing field work, no matter what your speciality, it is paramount to consider what personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) will be appropriate. Consideration should be given to weather, location and work being undertaken. PPE on the hierarchy of...
by Memory Ngucha | Feb 25, 2019 | Safety
The Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 (the MSI Act) is the key piece of legislation in WA focusing on the protection and management of safety and health hazard associated with prospecting, exploration, mining and processing. The Act and regulations seek to promote...
by Bryanna Minchin | Feb 20, 2019 | Safety
The modern world relies on electricity; electricity is in use around us so much that we may forget to consider the serious risks and dangers associated with electricity. As children we are taught that electricity is dangerous: taught that we should not stick a knife...
by Bryanna Minchin | Jan 31, 2019 | Safety
All employees should be aware of WHS risks and responsibilities, and it is the duty of the employer to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Young workers (15 – 24 years old) form a significant portion of our workforce. They are, unfortunately, more prone to...
