Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) often have policies and agreements that look solid on paper. But when a student is injured during placement, regulators don’t just look at the host employer — they look at what the RTO did to coordinate safety. If there’s no record of consultation, it can be treated as if no system …
Many golf clubs still manage safety with paper-based systems: clipboards, spreadsheets, and inspection forms that get filed away after the day’s work. They work for everyday tasks, but when something goes wrong, an injury, a claim, or a request for records, those manual systems can be hard to rely on. Without clear, time-stamped evidence, it …
Retail stores often have safety procedures in place — policies, checklists, and training records that look great on paper. But when an incident happens, it’s not enough to say, “We had systems in place.” If you can’t show proof that inspections, incident reports, or corrective actions were completed, regulators and insurers may treat it as …
In every automotive workshop, the vehicle hoist is one of the most used (and most trusted) pieces of equipment. But it’s also one of the biggest safety risks if it’s not inspected properly. Even a small fault like a leaking hose or missing guard can cause major injuries or equipment failure. That’s why daily pre-start …
Healthcare and aged care are tough industries. Long shifts, emotional labour, and dealing with patients or families in crisis make the job rewarding but demanding. For years, safety systems focused on physical risks like manual handling, slips and trips, or infection control. Now regulators are focused on psychosocial hazards — risks that affect mental health, …
Worksafe Victoria – Safety Soapbox This month we’re reminding the construction industry about the risk of structural collapse. In this article, we cover the control methods that should be implemented on Victorian worksites. Recently an incident occurred on a residential construction site, where the external timber stud frame collapsed and fell inwards. There was inadequate …
Monday February 21st, 2022 – Melbourne private school Haileybury was sentenced today in the Melbourne County Court after previously pleading guilty to two charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The school was fined $90,000 for failing to provide or maintain safe systems of work and $50,000 for failing to provide information, instruction, training …
Power tool battery fires – warning Lithium-ion batteries are sensitive to temperature, and flammable. They are a serious safety risk to health and safety if used, transported or stored incorrectly. Businesses using lithium-ion powered devices are urged to make sure their workers are provided with information, training, and instruction to minimise the risk of flash burns, …
Shockingly statistics show 600 people every week die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, including kids, teenagers, and fit adults. While it’s fantastic that more businesses, community groups and private homes are now purchasing AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator), did you know you can register your defib with ambulance services in most states. By registering your AED’s location …
Workplace to loud! Need to isolate a work area? RME is here to help. Risk Management Essentials is a one-stop shop for all your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety products. Quick Service, Good Prices. The relationship we have built with our suppliers ensures we not only get fast efficient service, we also get the …
Risk Management Essentials now provides Electrical Testing and Tagging services in Canberra and surrounding NSW areas. Why Test and Tag? We Test and Tag electrical equipment in compliance with the AS/NZS 3760:2010 Australian Standard. This is to reduce the likelihood of workplace incidents involving faulty electrical equipment/tools, and the risks related to electricity such as …
By: Dianne Rawlings As many of you are returning to work within Covid restrictions there are many new issues and tasks that are required. While we’re now used to not shaking hands, physical distancing, and the hygiene practices needed to manage restrictions with our clients, customers, and contractors. It is important to keep in mind and …
By: WorkSafe Victoria Reduce risks for your employees associated with working alone or in isolation Understanding the risks People who work alone or in isolation face different levels of risk compared to other situations. They may be unable to access immediate assistance from team members, other people, or emergency services due to the location, time …
By: VACC Recently there have been several bulletins distributed about the introduction of Industrial Manslaughter offences under the Victorian OHS Act 2004 which will come into effect on 1 July 2020. Even before the legislation has commenced, a significant change has been passed by the government which increases the penalty from 20 years to 25 …
