Managing Contractors Introduction
Welcome to September, This months focus is on managing contractors. Many readers would not be aware of what CHD Partners do. We work with small to medium business to protect…
Managing Contractors Introduction
Storing Chemicals in the Workplace
In November 2018 WorkSafe updated its guidance materials on storing chemicals in the workplace. The guide outlines some of the common health and safety risks for storing chemicals and provides guidance on…
Breaking Down the Silo’s
Have you heard the saying, “You know what you know, you know what you don’t know but you don’t know what you don’t know”? I was at a meeting recently…
Managing Hazardous Chemicals
What is required to manage the risks associated with hazardous chemicals? Common Hazardous Substance Many industrial, agricultural and medical organisations use hazardous substances. The degree of hazard depends on the…
What is a Safety Data Sheet
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is a document that provides detailed information about a hazardous chemical, including: the identity of the chemical product and its ingredients the hazards of the…
Are You Protecting Your Staff From Work-Related Violence?
Trying to read and understand legislation and codes of practice can be confusing if you don’t understand the hierarchy. This following fact sheet provides some guidance to understand the levels.…
First Aid and Emergency Planning
In the event of a fire or other emergency situation, it is critical that all workers or even customers are aware of how to respond. All workers MUST make themselves…
Repetition Is The Mother Of Skill
I heard the phrase ‘Repetition is the Mother of Skill’ back in 2000 when I attended an Anthony Robinson course. I have since learnt that the phrase was adopted from…
How to Respond to an Armed Robbery
It is important to have all individuals in the workplace trained on what to expect and how to act during and after an armed robbery. Research confirms that those who…
Is Your Business Engaging Contractors or Employees Correctly?
Usually, a ‘contractor’ means a person who is engaged by any person (except as an employee) to do any work for gain or reward. There are some common factors that…