Be Safe When Doing Your DIY Projects   Christmas holidays are nearly upon us, which means spare time to catch up on those tasks you’ve let slip through the cracks throughout the year.     Based on statistical information:   ◉   75% of DIY injuries occur around the home while completing maintenance, ...

Safety Tips for Buying and Managing Christmas Lights   It’s that time of the year when Christmas lights start to pop up all around your neighbourhood. Before you start decorating there are some important safety tips to be aware of, to ensure that your Christmas doesn’t end up in disaster.   Work Safe Queensland has thought of ...

Preventing Dehydration When Working in Hot Environments   Summer is officially here, and while there are those lucky few who can escape the temperature in air-conditioned vehicles and offices, many work outdoors and put their health at risk of dehydration.     Working in heat is a reality for many industries that operate under ...

WHAT ARE SAFE WORK PROCEDURES?   For some industries such as welding and chemical, it may be obvious to associate risk with many, if not all of the jobs/tasks. However, not all industries have tasks that can be so obvious to assess such as loading, unloading, packing, unpacking, and handling goods may expose workers to back injuries.  ...

Communicating Workplace Safety Procedures and Protocols   Employee safety should be a priority in every workplace and a subject that all workers should be well educated on. Workplace injuries not only cost employers money, but they also decrease worker productivity, cause workers to take long periods of leave, and in extreme cases, death can...

Review Your Workplace Safety Procedures as the New Year Begins   As another year begins, it’s a good time to stop and reflect on last year's workplace’s health and safety procedures and ensure that you are ready for the approaching year's work.   To help make sure that your workplace is compliant with OHS standards we’ve put ...