by Megan LeNoir 1st September 2016 Something that doesn’t always get talked about is Small Business Safety. Having been a part of the ThinkSafe Small Business program and being a small business ourselves we understand that there are many things to think about in order for a business to survive and succeed. This may include …
Stuart Platt 19th August 2016 Have you ever wondered what the benefits of having a Quality Management System are. When we started SOS-Switched Onto Safety we developed and implemented a Quality Management System for two key reasons: As neither of the owners of SOS-Switched Onto Safety had any experience in running a business, they decided …
During our everyday SOS-Switched Onto Safety business activities we see good things and bad things (and everything in between) in relation to Occupational Safety and Health. We actually say in our business when we are not ‘on duty’ we have to wear our ‘blinkers’. It was interesting to read that over the past financial year, …
Megan LeNoir 20th July 2016 Hot off the press is the topic of; Installed ‘Roof Panels at the new (yet to open) Perth Children’s Hospital have been found to contain white asbestos (chrysotile). This subject is being discussed in many forums and quite frankly is very concerning. Guy very eloquently described his viewpoint on the …
Is it the 21st Century or the 20th Century re Asbestos? Read More »
Stuart Platt– Friday 1st July 2016 Part of my role here at SOS – Switched Onto Safety is to conduct Health, Safety, Quality and Environment audits and inspections for a wide variety of clients and organisations. Another role is to conduct chemical inventories and management practices associated with hazardous substances. I find I have a good understanding …
Common Chemical Management Non-Conformance’s we regularly see! Read More »
Megan LeNoir – Monday 13th June 2016. During our recent meetings in the office, it came to our attention that we use a variety of methods including our website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Plus etc to let everyone know what we do. However, this information may not be clear as to how these services could be …
When you think of young people in the workplace, what do you think of? You could think of someone unskilled, young, fit, a ‘know it all’ or anything. These views may affect how employers treat and support young workers, however, this should not be the case. Did you know that Safe Work Australia revealed that …
June Newsletter
Winter is almost here. This means increased absentees and new hazards in the workplace. While there is no need to stop work during winter, there is a need to undertake The Risk Management Process. According to St John Ambulance Australia, colds and flu cost Australian companies more than $7 billion in lost time each year. …
Make it safe for me to take risks The shared belief held by workers that their psychological safety and well-being is protected and supported by senior management. Defined as an organisation or team level construct that refers to policies, practices and procedures that are upheld by managers and leaders for the protection of worker …