Inspecting and Testing Electrical Equipment

Inspecting and testing electrical equipment helps determine whether it is electrically safe. Regular visual inspection can identify obvious damage, wear or other conditions that might make electrical equipment unsafe. Many…

Whilst it is the Principal Contractor who is responsible for subcontracting at work, it is also the responsibility of the PCBU to have copies and evidence that the Subcontractors have…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…