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Safe surfaces reduce risk
Logic Australia Pty Ltd manufactures a range of ‘safety surface solutions’ for a broad range of customers looking to manage risk against injury at work,…
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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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