by FTMA News | Aug 24, 2021 | FTMA Safety First, Industry News
Are you confident that all aspects of your health & safety management system are working properly? The WHS Act and Regulations require those who have a duty to ensure health and safety, achieve it by eliminating health and safety risks, so far as is reasonably...
by FTMA News | Nov 17, 2020 | FTMA Safety First, Industry News
Do you own a business with 60 workers or fewer? This year has been tough, especially for small and medium businesses in Victoria. Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the way you operate and we know this hasn’t been easy. Our Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)...
by FTMA News | Aug 11, 2020 | FTMA Safety First
Last month FTMA News included a story on Mental Health with members following up with concerns regarding employees ability to cope with the added stress of COVID-19. This prompted FTMA to explore options for training and we were pleased to be able to collaborate with...
by FTMA News | Aug 11, 2020 | FTMA Safety First, Industry News
This article was written and provided by Brian Beecroft CEO of Timber Trade Industrial Association. One of the questions recently posed to the TTIA Employers’ Hotline was whether minor cuts occurring in the workplace need to be recorded or reported. Minor cuts that...
by FTMA News | Feb 25, 2020 | FTMA Safety First
Over the past six months I have had many enquiries relating to working in hot and cold conditions as there is no doubt we have had plenty of these varying days. It’s hard enough for my body to know how to cope with the ridiculous hot/cold days that we have been...
by FTMA News | Nov 26, 2019 | FTMA Safety First
It is increasingly evident that in running a business potential litigation can arise from even unlikely sources. An alarming trend which highlights the dangers for employers that can occur at this time of the year is the annual work Christmas function. In a previous...
