Are You Willing to Go to Jail for Workplace Health and Safety?
The primary duty of care for a business owner or PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking) is to ensure, so far as is reasonably
Michelle Bates
June 4, 2021
Checking in Staff with the Check In QLD App
Starting from May 1, all Queensland hospitality businesses must use the Check In QLD app to welcome guests and patrons. But did you know that
Michelle Bates
May 6, 2021
Trainer and Assessor – Food Retail / Hospitality
CTA Training Specialists (CTA) is one of the leading Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) in the Queensland club and hospitality industry. For over 25 years, we’ve maintained the highest possible
Creative Ground
November 30, 2020
Disposable PPE Fact Sheet
GLOVE USE Wearing gloves is not a replacement for good hand hygiene. Frequent hand washing is required, including before and after using gloves. Gloves may
Michelle Bates
June 23, 2020
How a Risk Strategy can improve your bottom line
1997 was a year of big changes. I was a fresh-faced university student establishing a delicate balance between studying Risk Management and parties. Perhaps one of
Michelle Bates
June 7, 2020
7 common pitfalls in WHS non-compliance and how you can avoid them
Since the new Federal Work Health and Safety Laws (also known as ‘Harmonisation’) were implemented on the 1st January of this year, the DWS Risk
Michelle Bates
March 21, 2020
Novel Coronavirus – Five top tips for venues to protect themselves from the effects of COVID-19
Five top tips for venues to protect themselves from the effects of COVID-19 The COVID-19 (coronavirus) is gathering speed daily and the effects will be
Michelle Bates
March 12, 2020
Volunteers and the consumption of alcohol whilst 'On Duty'
I put this question to you… can volunteers consume alcohol whilst they are engaged in volunteer activities? This is a concern for many volunteer-based operations,
Michelle Bates
March 7, 2020
Novel Coronavirus – Personal Prevention
NOTE: This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and updates will be provided as information on the virus becomes clearer. All information will be derived
Michelle Bates
March 4, 2020
DWS Safety & Compliance Newsletter
IN THIS EDITION: AUSTRAC Reporting due March 31 Novel Coronavirus Fair Work Australia Work, Health and Safety – Heat & Fatigue First Aid and Defibrillators
Michelle Bates
February 11, 2020
