Real estate and property management may not seem like a dangerous profession for those not involved in the industry. But dig a little deeper and it’s clear that many of the tasks agents and managers undertake every day can be classified as high risk. The combination of visiting private properties, meeting with strangers, and working […]
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Today, governments, organisations and community groups across Australia are taking positive steps towards providing accessible and inclusive places for all. However, there is still much that can be done. One aspect that has sparked plenty of discussion of late is the need for gender neutral toilets in workplaces and public spaces. While current legislation does […]
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If you’re a builder, electrician, plumber or any other tradie, chances are you or someone on your team will be required to work alone on site at times. Safety is paramount for lone workers, as any accident or emergency has the potential to cause serious harm due to the lack of co-workers available to provide […]
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When planning and designing public spaces, providing equal access to all is now a key aim—and this is where the Universal Design (UD) concept is helpful. However, with such a wide variety of people with various levels of ability, unfortunately at times certain groups can slip through the cracks and not have their needs adequately […]
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For those working at heights or in confined spaces, the risk of accident and injury is high—especially for employees who are working alone. So if your workforce includes lone workers who are operating in high-risk situations such as heights and tight spaces, it’s critical that you take targeted steps to minimise the harm. One way […]
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In our community, many carers such as aged care workers, disability support workers and personal care workers support their clients in the person’s own home. Often, this involves working independently and may require them to travel to multiple locations each day. Working alone on private property means that the likelihood of personal injury from accidents […]
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Lone workers occur across a broad range of jobs and industries, and whether they work on-site, in a workplace, or at home, the bulk of the responsibility for protecting their health and safety lies with the employer. One employee who generally works independently on their own is an auditor, and they can work across a […]
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It’s no secret that safety gates are a highly effective tool that has saved countless children from injury and harm, both at home and in public spaces. However, to keep kids safe they need to be properly latched after every use. While adults are generally very conscious of this and are careful to close and […]
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