Across Australia, employees must adhere to restrictions on public gatherings which differ between states and territory governments. However, policies concerning physical distancing, good hygiene, and cleaning and sanitation practices are in place to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. COVID-19 has changed life as we knew it. The whole world is facing [...] READ MORE

The federal government is urging businesses to develop a plan for reopening and getting employees back in the workplace. Early in May, the Australian federal government has announced a three-step plan, called the Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia, to help businesses safely bounce back from the epidemic and pave the way for economic recovery. Each [...] READ MORE

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Maintaining the cleanliness of the workplace doesn’t stop at the break room or restrooms. You’d be surprised to know that bacteria lurk in items and places you would least suspect. If you were told that sitting at your desk 8 hours a day exposes you to germs, would you believe it? There are occupations that [...] READ MORE

On closer inspection, you will find that using safer alternatives is more economical and practical compared to using dangerous goods.

Before you can begin controlling chemical hazards in the workplace you need to understand some of the basics. Chemical hazards are divided into two groups: Health Hazards and Physicochemical (physical chemistry) Hazards.

The two key ways to identify chemical hazards are to carefully study both the product packaging AND the product SDS. Hazardous chemical products and ingredients are found in many items within the workplace including detergents, solvents, degreasers, odour control products, scale removers and surface cleaners.

Once you have identified a hazardous chemical, the next step is to assess specifically how the chemical may cause a health or safety hazard in your workplace.

Some control measures are more effective and reliable than others, so a Hierarchy of Action was developed which ranks control activities from highest to lowest.

October is National Safe Work Australia Month. Our free Chemical Safety Pack is designed to make getting involved easy. It gives you practical steps for making significant improvements on chemical workplace health and safety.