by Peter Zahos | May 23, 2016 | 0 Comments
The sheer size of equipment and infrastructure on a mine site make hazards unmistakable and easy to spot. Despite an enormous emphasis on HS&E, an error of judgement that coincides with bad timing can have disastrous consequences. Working on a mine site is very... read more
by Peter Zahos | Apr 28, 2016 | 0 Comments
Here is an interesting article that reveals why some middle-aged men may be battling physical and mental health issues. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-04-28/men-without-mates-face-physical-and-mental-health-risks/7357484?section=health The article also lists some... read more
by Peter Zahos | Mar 30, 2016 | 0 Comments
Romteck Australia Pty Ltd (Romteck), provider of the OSPAT, Fit for Work, Fit for Life system, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Vantaz, a leading business improvement service provider with a strong focus on mining and HSE in Chile, Peru and... read more
by Peter Zahos | Mar 18, 2016 | 0 Comments
OSPAT is delighted to announce that it will be on show at Asia Pacific Rail 2016 as a guest of TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd. Asia Pacific Rail 2016 – the leading event for Asia Pacific’s rail industry – runs from 22 to 23 March at the Hong Kong Convention... read more
by Peter Zahos | Mar 4, 2016 | 0 Comments
Did you know your behaviour changes when you’re aware that you’re being observed? Ever noticed anyone pushing the boundaries of the speed limit when a police car is in the flow of traffic? Thomas Jefferson must have been thinking along the same lines when he said,... read more
by Peter Zahos | Feb 19, 2016 | 0 Comments
Click this link (Alcohol Awareness) to read a short presentation that will increase your awareness (or at least remind you) of the concept of a standard drink as a measurement of alcohol... read more
by Peter Zahos | Dec 16, 2015 | 0 Comments
On Sunday, 6 December 2015, the Commonwealth Government released the Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce. Alarmingly, Ice use in Australia has increased to proportions greater than almost any other country, with the number of users steadily rising. The report... read more
by Peter Zahos | Nov 30, 2015 | 0 Comments
Are you exposed to the prevalence of workplace illicit drug abuse? Are you and your staff prepared to tolerate an increase in the probability of a workplace injury? The question is, “how long can the community afford to continue to neglect an evidently mounting... read more
by Peter Zahos | Nov 11, 2015 | 0 Comments
Fair Work Building and Construction have announced that all contractors involved in Federally Funded building projects must have a comprehensive policy for managing drug and alcohol issues in the workplace. This is a three-stage approach to auditing drug and alcohol... read more
by Peter Zahos | Nov 9, 2015 | 0 Comments
This article lists some of the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption. Right at the top of the list… Sleep Better. http://www.bingebusters.com/index.cfm/benefits-of-reducing-your-drinking-27 Fit for work, fit for... read more
