Hazard identification A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. To minimize a hazard which is the goal of all workplaces the first step is to correctly identify them. Hazard identification is part of the process used to evaluate any particular situation, item, thing, that  may […]

What to wear to work Uniforms Each organization has different guidelines on what to wear while at work. Uniforms are important as they let an organization project an image to the general public of what they stand for and set general expectations. What’s an appropriate uniform in some organizations would be highly irregular in others. […]

Intellectual property   Intellectual property is the idea that intangible assets such as ideas and designs belong to the person creating them. There are many types of intellectual property including designs, patents, trademarks, domain names and copyrights. One common theme is that they are all related to doing business or have the potential to generate […]

Profit protection    When many people hear profit protection they think of theft. While theft can come in many varieties, profit protection also covers brand damage, public perception and human resources. Looking at theft, theft is split into three parts, Physical theft, Intellectual theft, Wage theft. Physical theft is the act of taking an item […]

Privacy   Privacy covers three main areas; personal information, sensitive information and confidential information. Confidential Information refers to any information or document that a business or individual wishes not to make public. It may include any information or documents about a business’s organisational structure, activities, operating procedures, products and services, intellectual property, trade secrets, finances, […]

Drugs and Alcohol  Employees adversely affected by the use of alcohol and other drugs can pose a risk to themselves and others in the workplace. Alcohol and other drug use, whether it occurs in or away from the workplace, becomes an occupational health and safety issue. Because it may impact an employee’s ability to exercise […]

Fatigue Fatigue management is part of the OH&S responsibilities of all organisations in Australia, as governed by the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. Even if the primary cause of fatigue is outside of the employees organisational role the organisation can still be responsible for managing the fatigue and safety of its employees. Fatigue is […]

As a team member, regular attendance and punctuality are vital attributes. A productive workplace needs employees who are reliable and dependable. By ignoring your attendance responsibilities you're not only affecting your own productivity, but the productivity and morale of your team members. When lateness or absenteeism becomes excessive or unauthorized, this may be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination of your employment.