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Thinking About Outsourcing Your Inspections and Audits?

Here’s What to Consider Before Making your Decision:   Deciding whether to outsource site inspections and audits depends on factors unique to your business.   Key considerations:   Expertise and Objectivity: Bringing in external auditors provides specialised knowledge and an unbiased perspective. They can identify risks or issues that internal teams might overlook due to

2024-10-29T15:02:12+11:00

Why is it Important to Carry Out Site Inspections?

Conducting regular site inspections is vital to maintaining and enhancing workplace health and safety. Here's why they are essential: Identifying Hazards: Inspections help to proactively identify potential hazards in the workplace, allowing timely actions to mitigate risks, reduce incidents, and prevent injuries. Ensuring Compliance: Regular inspections verify that operations comply with health and safety regulations.

2024-10-24T11:55:14+11:00

When Does a Business Need a Safety Management System?

When Does a Business Need a Safety Management System? Regulatory Requirements: While Safety Management Systems aren't explicitly mandated for all workplaces in Australia, legislation imposes a duty of care on businesses and Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) to control health and safety risks. Implementing a Safety Management System helps meet these obligations and

2024-10-17T13:55:42+11:00

October Safety Month: Lighting the Way to a Safer Workplace

At Red Insight, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in guiding businesses and their people towards safer, healthier environments, much like a lighthouse guiding ships away from danger. This October recognised as National Safety Month, we're shining a spotlight on the importance of creating a proactive, empowered safety culture within

Tottenham Forklift Fatality

Our hearts go out to the family of the victim and the entire Tottenham community after the devastating workplace accident at a warehouse in Melbourne late last week. The loss of life under such tragic circumstances is deeply saddening. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the 63-year-old forklift operator who lost his life

2024-05-06T11:23:04+10:00Tags: , |

Reflecting on Tragedy: Lessons in Workplace Safety from Manly Incident

The tragic loss of a labourer in Manly, just before the long weekend, is a stark reminder of the risks associated with overlooking safety protocols, especially in hazardous work environments like roof spaces. It serves as a powerful lesson, underlining the crucial importance of thorough risk assessment and effective safety measures in the workplace. The

2024-04-02T12:51:45+11:00

The Dangers of Lithium Batteries and Safe Disposal Practices

A couple of recent articles in the Newcastle Herald about lithium batteries have highlighted the need for us to discuss the dangers to our local community. Lithium batteries have become an indispensable power source in our modern lives, fuelling everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, alongside their convenience comes the potential for danger if

Reflecting on Tragedy: The Ballarat Mine Collapse

It has been days since the devastating mine collapse in Ballarat, Victoria, yet the shockwaves of the incident continue to reverberate through the community. The tragic loss of life and the critical injuries sustained by miners have prompted deep reflection on the safety practices within the mining industry. The incident, which occurred at the Ballarat

Pallet Jack Incident

A tragic incident occurred at a workplace in Adelaide's northwest, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man. The man was loading products onto a truck when he fell backward, causing a pallet jack to fall on top of him. Prompt action from apprentices at a nearby business helped lift the machinery off the victim

2024-03-26T12:55:39+11:00Tags: , |

Asbestos Contaminated Mulch

A taskforce has been established by the NSW government to address the discovery of asbestos-contaminated mulch in various sites across Sydney, including schools, parks, hospitals, and supermarkets. Premier Chris Minns has raised concerns about potential contamination at hundreds of sites in Sydney. While contamination has been found in Sydney and some regional areas, authorities in

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