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Despite the complexity of the Work Health & Safety Act [2011] and its regulations, the basic principle of legal compliance is fairly simple. However, before we get into the technical side, we [...]

In some industries, including retail, health, community and employment services, workers may be in contact with clients who are confused, unwell and/or under the influence of alcohol and drugs [...]

Do you think that safety at work is only for Blue-collar industries? Think again! It is sometimes said that offices or administration work is ‘safe’. Sure, more serious injuries and [...]

In order to receive a Queensland White Card after 31 January 2019, you must attend a face-to-face training session in a Queensland location. The only exception to this rule is if you live more [...]

New safety laws – Fines up to $10mil Following a review conducted in the aftermath of the Gold Coast theme park tragedy last October, the Queensland government is proposing new safety laws, [...]

Why are new staff inductions so important? There is no secret that employees are the most important assets to a business. Most of us understand the critical importance of a comprehensive [...]

So far this year, 56 Australian workers have been killed while at work. Having a catastrophic event at your workplace will result in an enormous economic, social and personal toll for workers, [...]

Do you think that safety at work is only for Blue-collar industries? Think again! It is sometimes said that offices or administration work is ‘safe’. Sure, more serious injuries and [...]

When conducting a Tool box meeting you should remember that the purpose is to keep workers informed of potential hazards, any safety and reporting procedures as well as offer training. Try not to [...]

New Wage Rates  l   Budget Poll Outcome   l   WHS for Contractors We hope that you will enjoy our July 14 issue. We encourage you to share the contents of this newsletter with your friends and [...]

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The Fair Work Commission is the body charged with ensuring workplace rules and regulations are adhered. It has considerable powers to take action against businesses that don’t comply, ramping up [...]

Well as you can tell, Signature Staff has a new logo and corporate image. After 15 years of successful operating, we figured it was time for a fresh corporate look that was more in alignment with [...]

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We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of our newsletter, which provides you with HR, OHS and employment advice. This month we have supplied you with some smart tools to help you with [...]

HR Wisdom – March 2013 We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of our newsletter, which provides you with HR, OHS and employment advice. In this month’s edition it’s all [...]

We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of our newsletter, which provides you with HR, OHS and employment advice. In this month’s edition it’s all about 2013 and how to make it [...]

Christmas – Employer’s Joy or Nightmare We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of our newsletter, which provides you with HR, OHS and employment advice. In this month’s [...]

Any workplace needs to have an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system in place to ensure the well being of its staff and comply with legislation. This involves assessing the risks and [...]