SOS-Switched Onto Safety

We here at SOS strongly believe in our responsibility to our surrounding environment. So much so that we do our best to be environmentally responsible when it comes to our activities…

Who is responsible for spill management in your workplace? As an organisation who’s one of their activities is chemical (WA Chemwatch agents) we understand the process of having a good…

We’ve noticed over the years that several people and organisations get confused with the definitions of what a hazard and risk are WorkSafe WA defines hazards and risks as follows:…

Young workers (under 25 years old) and inexperienced workers (less than 2 years’ experience), may be more susceptible to workplace injuries. In 2022 for the under 25’s there were 16…

What role does Quality Assurance pertain to in relation to the supply chain of an organisation? The quality assurance (QA) process established by an organisation should cover all product/service quality…

There are several aspects of environmental consideration an organisation should consider when setting up a business foot-print in an area. Environmental considerations could mean factors associated with the purchase, manufacture,…

Hazardous substances come in all sorts of mediums gases, liquids, solids etc. In the workplace people could be exposed to chemicals by eating, drinking, breathing or touching hazardous substances. This…

During our audits / coaching / mentoring sessions we have noted numerous times organisations not aware and / or have not updated their processes to reflect the updated legislation associated…

By SOS-Switched Onto Safety What is the importance / benefits of an external audit? Independent of the organisations structure and  ‘an arms distance from management’. It doesn’t matter if they…

By SOS-Switched Onto Safety All organisations, big or small, should be looking at ways to reduce waste and costs with their footprint. A waste management system is a streamlined process…