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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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28 July 2022

Ladder Safety: How to Stay Safe When Working with Ladders

In this blog post, we will discuss ladder safety and how to stay safe when working with ladders.

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28 July 2022

Keep Hydrated at Work

Staying hydrated at work is important for a number of reasons.

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28 July 2022

Housekeeping in the Construction Industry

If you are in the construction industry, then you know that keeping your work site clean is essential.

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28 July 2022

How to Stay Safe When Using a Front End Loader

Working with a front end loader can be a dangerous job if you don’t take the necessary precautions.

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28 July 2022

Dealing With The Flu at Work

The flu is spreading like wildfire this year and it seems like almost everyone has it.

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28 July 2022

10 Top Reasons to Work Safe

Every year, thousands of people are injured on the job. Injuries at work can lead to missed work days, expensive medical bills, and even permanent disability.

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24 July 2022

Eye Damage from Sunlight Exposure

Work outdoors? Learn how sunlight damages your eyes, the conditions it can cause, the symptoms to watch for, treatment options and simple ways to protect your eyes at work.

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24 July 2022

Conducting Concrete Work Safely: 10 Tips

Concrete work is a very demanding task that should only be handled by those who know what they are doing.

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24 July 2022

Dealing with the Common Cold at Work: Tips and Tricks

Dealing with the common cold is never fun, especially when you have to go to work.

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24 July 2022

Work Area Inspections & What To Focus On

A work area inspection is an important safety measure that should be performed regularly in order to protect yourself and your employees.

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24 July 2022

High Winds & Construction: How to Stay Safe

Construction work can be dangerous, especially in high winds.

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24 July 2022

The Hierarchy of Controls: A Guide to Preventing Workplace Injuries

Every business wants to keep their employees safe and healthy.

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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.