Why unresolved hazards are evidence of a failing safety system A hazard report is not the end of the safety process. It is the point at which the employer becomes aware of a condition that may require control. If the matter is recorded but no suitable action follows, the workplace has evidence of awareness without […]

Turning Risk Assessments into Consistent Workplace Action Checklists are among the most practical tools available to safety representatives, employees and management. However, an effective checklist cannot simply be downloaded, copied from another workplace or drafted from general assumptions. It must be based on the actual hazards, activities, equipment and working conditions present at the workplace. […]

Understanding venue safety certificates, event risk categorisation and event safety planning In the Safety at Sports and Recreational Events Act 2 of 2010, an “event” means: Sporting, entertainment, recreational, religious, cultural, exhibitional, organisational or similar activities hosted at a stadium, venue or along a route or within their respective precincts. The applicable legislation is: Safety […]