LOOKING AFTER OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
There are always conversations regarding safety in the workplace and making sure we stay safe at work so we can go home to our family and friends. But do we…
WA Workplace Safety Breeches Penalties have increased, did you know?
I don’t know if you have noticed in the news, but there seems to be a lot of large fines for workplace breeches lately? We constantly see on LinedIn, media…
Significant changes to WHS Legislation in WA – Falls
With the update to Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations 2022 there have been significant changes to many regulations. One significant change many may not be aware of, is the…
RISK AND CONSEQUENCE
Reducing the Consequence of a Risk Over the many years SOS has been in operation and auditing we have reviewed many risk assessments, SWMS, JHA’s/JSA’s etc. This was either for…
Observational Discussion – Significant changes to WHS Legislation in WA – Incident Notification
With the update to Western Australia’s Safety legislation, Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020, 31st March 2022, there have been significant changes. From our experience during site visits, many…
WA WHS LEGISLATION NOW IMPLEMENTED
As you may be aware Western Australia has joined the majority of other states and territories with alignment with the Work, Health and Safety (WHS) legislation. The WA WHS legislation came into effect on March 31st 2022, which replaces the…
I DIDN’T BUDGET FOR THAT!
Do you plan (prepare) for all outcomes? ‘I didn’t budget for that’ A line that we have heard used many times over the course of our business in the construction/manufacturing industry. It…
Why Safety in Design is sometimes overlooked? (The Auditors perspective)
Why Safety in Design is sometimes overlooked? (The Auditors perspective) At SOS-Switched Onto safety one of the many activities we conduct are in-depth audits and/or inspections on a multitude of projects and industries. These audit/inspections assist our clients and their…
Chemical management ‘It’s not rocket science’ but people still don’t get it!
Chemical management ‘It’s not rocket science’ but people still don’t get it! Stuart J. Platt Back in 2016 (July) we thought we would identify some of the “Common Chemical Management…
Why it makes sense to invest in an AED for your Business, organisation or home!
Why it makes sense to invest in an AED for your Business, organisation or home! Have you ever taken the time to think how much a life is worth? What…