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Workplace health & safety in Queensland, explained

Free, plain-English guides and toolbox talk ideas covering SWMS, risk assessments, incident reporting, plant, heat and more. Written by people who run jobs, for people who run jobs.

The parts of a Safe Work Method Statement

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What is a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?

What a SWMS is, when Queensland law requires one, what it has to include and how to write one your crew will actually follow.

Ryan Graham, WHS Officer · 4 min read

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The essentials

Queensland WHS basics, in one place

Who's responsible for safety?

PCBUs, principal contractors, supervisors and workers: who owes which duty on a construction site.

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SWMS vs JSA

When you need a SWMS, when a JSA is enough, and how the two fit together.

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Risk assessments

When to carry one out, and how to score likelihood and consequence.

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The hierarchy of controls

Eliminate, substitute, isolate, engineer, administer, PPE: with real examples.

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Reporting incidents

What to report, what to record, and the free forms and registers to do it.

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101 toolbox talk ideas

A year's worth of toolbox topics, plus a free toolbox meeting template.

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9 September 2022

How to Deal With Workplace Stress

For a lot of us, it’s because we’re constantly trying to balance our workload with our personal lives.

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7 September 2022

Top 10 Pinch Points for Hand Injuries

A pinch point is any area on a worksite where workers’ hands can be easily injured.

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7 September 2022

Who Is Responsible For Safety On A Construction Site?

Construction sites can be dangerous places if safety is not taken into account.

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12 August 2022

Horseplay On The Job: The Dangers You Need to Know

It may seem like harmless fun, but horseplay at work can have serious consequences. In this blog post, we will discuss the dangers of horseplay on the job and how you can avoid them.

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12 August 2022

How to Prevent Damage to Construction Equipment

If construction equipment isn’t properly maintained, it can be very dangerous to use.

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12 August 2022

Noise Management in Construction: How to Create a Quiet and Productive Work Environment

Noise is an ever-present reality in construction. Whether it’s the sound of tools and machinery, workers shouting to be heard, or vehicles driving by, noise can interfere with…

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12 August 2022

The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation: How It Can Affect Your Health and Work

Sleep deprivation occurs when you don’t get enough sleep over a period of time.

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12 August 2022

Safe Operation of Trucks

If you are a truck driver, it is important to know how to safely operate your vehicle.

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12 August 2022

Snakes in The Workplace: What to do if you encounter one

If you see a snake in your workplace, the first thing you should do is stay calm.

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12 August 2022

How To Safely Operate Skid Steers

Skid steers are compact and easy to operate, and they can handle a wide variety of tasks.

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12 August 2022

The Dangers of Silica Dust: What You Need to Know

If you work with or around silica dust, it’s important that you know the dangers of this substance.

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12 August 2022

The Dangers of Shift Work: What You Need to Know

Do you work a shift job? If so, you need to be aware of the dangers that come with it.

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Turn the guide into paperwork.

Every guide links to the template that puts it into practice. Start with the free SWMS template.