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Risky management *
The UK Experience by Malcolm Morley * Risk management is increasingly becoming an issue for Councils as they look towards partnership working with the private…
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Birdie Cage increases public safety
Glen Eira City Council has responded to residents illegally practising their golf swing in parks with the implementation of a fully enclosed Birdie Cage. Golf…
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Volunteers protected under Whyalla’s risk management policies
In 2003, Whyalla City Council’s policies and procedures for managing volunteers and other groups that come onto Council’s work sites were reviewed. A risk management…
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Huon Valley solves manual handling problem
The Port Huon Sports Centre has moved into the modern age with the installation of a system for pulling the covers over its 25 metre…
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2004 Local Government Remuneration Survey
The process for the 2004 Local Government Remuneration Survey has commenced. The WA Local Government Association conducts the Survey each year on behalf of other…
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Gatton tops Qld in workplace health and safety
An external audit of the Gatton Shire Council’s Health and Safety Management System in August 2002 gave Council a benchmark of where it was in…
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Mental health training a first for Victorian LG
Strathbogie Shire is the first Victorian Council to have members of its staff complete a metal health first aid course. Council’s Community Services Manager, Wendy…
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Healthy future for male staff
Rockhampton City Council has recently introduced a Men’s Health Program to help lead Council’s male staff towards a healthier future. Implemented by Rockhampton District Community…
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Mini spreader – major benefits
Kangaroo Island’s Works Department team has developed a mini aggregate spreader turning works task from backbreaking and arduous to fast and effective. In the past,…
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OH&S empowerment in Campbelltown
by Richard Perin * There’s quite a buzz around OH&S training at present. Traditionally, learning is equated with performance improvement as an aim and instruction…
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Whitehorse selects AXS-One payroll and human resource management
Whitehorse City Council, serving a population of 145,000 residents, is retiring its old legacy based system for payroll and HR. Council’s Information Systems Manager, Jeff…
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Reduced OH&S risks through adaptions to mechanical arm rubbish collection
South Australia’s City of Onkaparinga has developed an adjustable joystick mounting and armrest for its garbage collection trucks. This has dramatically reduced occupational health and…
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