Volunteers

WHS Model Laws

Harmonisation

WHS Model Laws – Myths, Misconceptions, Confusion and Genuine concerns   Excellent article on linkedin by the Harmonisation Guru, Graham Dent – see it Here . ► VOLUNTEERS There are a lot of myths about at the moment as we await the final regulations and first phase COPs. On my way back from a meeting [...]

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Major Milestone For Health and Safety Risk Management

Health and Safety

BIG NEWS! You won’t have seen it in the papers or read it in the news but for me its a big deal and I have to share it with you - at around 7am this morning, this humble website had its 1 millionth visitor! I wish I knew who you were as I would have [...]

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Safety Risks For Volunteers Collecting Lead Acid Batteries for Recycling

Volunteers

Safety Risks For Volunteers Collecting Lead Acid Batteries for Recycling Many Social Clubs, Sporting Clubs Clubs and Schools are achieving good fund raising results by collecting and recycling used lead acid (ie car batteries). However, before undertaking these activities, all volunteers need to be made aware of the risks involved and suitable controls should be [...]

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Annual Safety Inspections for Retirement Villages

Australian Standards

The NSW Retirement Villages Regulation 2009 requires that all retirement villages & homes conduct annual safety inspections. As well as general property safety, some important safety factors for retirement villages include: Emergency egress procedures Provision of smoke alarms Security screens and key operated locks Safe and equitable access including people with mobility and vision impairment [...]

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Body Corporate Voluntary Workers

Body Corporate

The Body Corporate is liable for any person who sustains bodily injury while voluntarily working on the behalf of the Body Corporate. Some of these incidents are preventable. Risk exposures that could lead to a claim include: · Slips, trips, and falls · Cuts · Burns · Electrocution · Dismemberment · Lifting injuries · Toxic [...]

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