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Implementing ISO 45001? Senior Leaders are vital for success
ISO 45001 recognises that simply driving strict adherence to policies and procedures isn’t enough to improve your safety performance
Franchisee or Franchisor: Who’s responsible for safety?
In a segment employing more than half a Million people, understanding how to protect them at work is vital for both Franchisees and Franchisors.
Applying for Self Insurance - A beginners guide
Becoming self-insured isn’t for every organisation, but changes to both workers compensation schemes and self-insurance arrangements have made becoming self-in…
Elevated Work Platforms - Updated Obligations
Updates to Industry Standards in Victoria for elevated work platforms (EWP) have enhanced health and safety obligations for EWP operators.
ISO Standard 45001 vs the National Audit Tool
Self-insurers are about to experience a significant update in health and safety management obligations.
Is now the right time to consider Self Insurance?
With recent increases to workers compensation premiums, is now the time to consider the benefits of Self-insurance?
Maintaining Audit Assurance During COVID-19 Lockdowns
What we read, what we hear and what we see. A combination of information used by safety, quality and environmental Auditors around the world to examine how wel…
Building Smart & Adaptable Management System
Management systems arent meant to be command and control. Instead, trust your people and build your management systems around it.
The Road Back... Returning to Workplaces
As we slowly immerge from our ‘Corona Coma’ it’s time to start thinking about preparing workplaces for employees to begin a ‘new normal’ in a safe and organise…
Monitoring Health & Safety in a COVID19 World
Set and forget. An attitude that is all too common across workplaces when it comes to managing health and safety and one that too often results in a serious wo…
Maintaining Culture across Remote Workplaces
When we contact our clients, we often get feedback about how we, Verus, are very consistent in our approach, our findings, delivery and professionalism. I put…
Now is the time for Frontline Managers to Shine
Two Hundred and Forty Million – That’s how many results Google returns for a "Working from Home during COVID19" search. Without reading each and every one, it’…
Working from Home has become the new normal
With the unprecedented changes we have all been forced to make to the way we live our lives for the unforeseeable future to control the spread of COVID-19, lif…
Hazardous Chemicals & the GHS: Compliance Requirements
Whilst WHS and OHS/DG jurisdictions typically outline similar requirements when it comes to managing hazardous chemicals, there are a number of key differences…
Hazardous Chemicals & the GHS: Chemical Storage
Most organisations understand, that at the very least, controls are needed when using hazardous chemicals, but forget that chemicals in storage can b…
Hazardous Chemicals & the GHS: Safety Data Sheets
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) can provide a huge amount of valuable information, but on their own, don't outline how to safely use a chemical in your workplace.
Hazardous Chemicals & the GHS: An Introduction
Ironically, the (deep breath) Global Harmonised System (GHS) of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals was meant to make things easier, but for some, the ma…
Safety Audits: Don't Hide or Conceal Evidence
Everyone likes getting a 'good' result from their Safety Audit. If executed well a good result from a Safety Audit can give a measure of comfort that peop…
Health and Safety Audits: Don't Double Dip
Has there been a more famous food safety message than Seinfeld's 'Double Dip' episode? Perhaps not, but that same message can also apply to Safety Audits…
Health & Safety Audits: Take a Risk Based Approach
Spending time on the things that really matter is a challenge for nearly everyone in today's fast paced society. In our haste to get things done we often focus…
Safety Audits: Understand the Audit Standard & Criterion
Failing to read and understand the fine print in contracts or conditions has left many people high and dry. The same can happen when the finer detail in Audit…
Safety Audits: Understand the Reason for your Audit
Have you ever been asked to do something without knowing the reason for it? No doubt we all have. For simple tasks, minimal understanding of why something need…
Safety Audits: How to Choose the Right Auditor
Would you let someone without a driver's licence borrow your car? People without medical training prescribe you medication? Or let someone decide on risk contr…
Safety Audits: Make Sure there is an Audit Plan
A pilot will always develop a Flight Plan to describe their proposed aircraft flight prior to taking off. It includes two safety critical aspects: fuel calcula…
Safety Audits: Give Your Auditor Time to Prepare
We can all remember being asked to attend a meeting or facilitate a workshop at the last minute, with limited or no time to prepare. The thought of having to '…
Safety Audits: Are your Records & Documents accessible?
You can have the best Safety Culture and safety practices in the world, but if you don't get your documentation right or provide access to records, the audit i…
Safety Audits: 10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Them
Safety Audits, A waste of everyone's time or a great way to identify safety improvements?
Safety Audits: Make Sure Your System is Ready
You've spent countless hours writing and developing your health and safety management system, so isn't it time to find out just how good it is? Isn't it time t…