Induct For Work Australia Articles

Safety in the Workplace Importance Creating and implementing a workplace health and safety program is one of the best decisions an organisation can make. This not only benefits the employees but also leads to the realisation of the organisation’s bottom line. In this post, we delve deeper into what a safe…

Making your business stand out in the hospitality industry is all about addressing some of the major issues this industry faces i.e competition, hiring well-trained staff, produce waste etc. As well as creating the best atmosphere possible for customers as well as staff. The hospitality industry is a highly competitive place,…

Safe Working Methods Statement (SWMS): Everything You Need To Know   The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety defines an SWMS as a document which outlines high-risk work and hazards. It also stipulates the control measures put in place to manage these risks and hazards. Any organization wishing to commence with…

Top Safety Hazards Facing Workers in the Mining Industry Australia’s mining industry has made significant strides towards improving the safety of miners. According to Safe Work Australia, the fatality rate in 2015 dropped by 65% to 4.4 worker fatalities for every 100,000 workers from 12.4 in 2003. While this is a…

Safety Risks Facing Traffic Control Workforce In most parts of Australia and many countries across the globe, traffic flow, motor vehicle collisions and traffic congestion is a major issue. More vehicles find their way on the roads and new roads or new lanes to accommodate them are not being constructed fast…

Health and Safety Hazards in the Catering and Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry has quite a diverse workforce as it includes a variety of positions which may or may not demand a high level of education. For instance, cleaning personnel, food delivery personnel, valet, and restaurant servers have different educational requirements…

How to Prevent Workers from Getting Silicosis In late 2018, ABC an Australian news network reported that there had been six terminal cases of silicosis in just three weeks. This prompted the Queensland Government to issue a warning to the engineered stone bench-top industry. An audit of 10 work sites was…

Why NDIS Providers should use Induct for Work The recently launched National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is intended to replace the former system of disability care which was provided through the National Disability Agreement. Data from the Australian Network on Disability indicates over 4 million people are living with some form…

How to Avoid Occupational Hazards in the Healthcare Industry The healthcare and welfare services industry is the highest employer in Australia as it represents 12% of the workforce. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the industry employs more than one million people. These numbers are expected to grow…

Health and Safety for Cleaners and Janitors Cleaners and janitors play a critical role in keeping institutions and workplaces safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. However, the majority of cleaning operations include the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals and working in unsafe conditions. This makes cleaning work quite dangerous, with figures…