Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) play a crucial role in the workplace, and particularly on construction sites. Managing health and safety is essential in dynamic settings like construction…
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What is WHS?
Understanding Work Health and Safety (WHS) in Australia: A Comprehensive Guide for Tradespeople and Construction Workers. What is WHS? WHS, or Work Health and Safety, is a critical…
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The Ultimate Guide to OH and S for Builders and Tradespeople
In building and construction, Occupational Health and Safety (OH and S or OH&S) is not just a requirement; it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring a safe and productive…
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PCBU in WHS: Responsibilities for Safer Workplaces
To get a better understanding of what a PCBU is in WHS, we will first look at what it stands for. Then, we’ll go through how it relates…
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Principal Contractor: Obligations and Responsibilities
In construction, a principal contractor assumes a pivotal position to ensure the smooth execution of projects. They actively oversee and coordinate various aspects of construction, with a primary…
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How to write a construction WHS policy
A construction WHS Policy aims to ensure the safety of all workers on a construction site. A construction WHS Policy is a written commitment from a construction company. …