George’s Safety Reflections – Number 1 This was the first many articles by legendary late Safety Guru, George Robotham Harmonisation of Australia’s safety legislation Quotable Quote “A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, anguish, and… Read More Harmonisation of Australia’s Safety Legislation
Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong? Guest post by the late George Robotham Introduction There are many areas where OHS is going wrong in Australia. I have chosen to comment on 4 areas, Class 1 personal damage occurrence data systems, complexity, lack of focus on the people and harmonised legislation. Quotable Quotes “A health… Read More Where Is OHS In Australia Going Wrong?
Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System Guest article by George Robotham (contact details below) Quotable Quote “A health & safety problem can be described by statistics but cannot be understood by statistics. It can only be understood by knowing and feeling the pain, anguish, and depression and shattered hopes of the victim and of wives,… Read More Introducing a Harmonised OHS Management System
I remember moving to QLD about 10 years ago and thinking that the WHSO concept was a great idea. National Legislation has seen the demise of the concept – but nothing says you still can’t have one! George from www.ohschange.com.au discusses his lament. I highly recommend George’s other articles HERE. Qld. Workplace Health & Safety… Read More Qld. Workplace Health & Safety Officer (W.H.S.O.) Concept