Monthly Archives: May 2012

An Aussie Infatuation with Binge Drinking

Posted on 30/05/2012 by edway

Alcohol abuse is a major concern in societies around the world. However, Australia in particular maintains alcohol consumption as central to its culture. As a great illustration of this, recently there was a popular video showing former Prime Minister Bob … Continue reading →

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Green Card Training for Construction Site Safety

Posted on 24/05/2012 by edway

There is a little bit of a catch-22 when talking about safety in Sydney’s construction sites. On the one hand, being aware of your surroundings is crucial to avoiding injury. On the other, sometimes in order to prevent damage to … Continue reading →

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Confined Space in Sydney and NSW

Posted on 23/05/2012 by edway

Out of all of our courses, confined space is the most technical and demanding on the student. Its ought to be though as the worker in a confined space carries the most risk should anything go wrong. In a confined … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Workplace Injuries in Sydney

Posted on 18/05/2012 by edway

There are some jobs in Sydney where workplace injuries are not such a big problem. Most office jobs fall into this category, not only because the risk of injury is low, but also because the potential injuries aren’t as serious. … Continue reading →

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RSA online in NSW

Posted on 17/05/2012 by edway

This week NSW government has announced in Sydney that from the first of July 2012, they are starting a trial of doing RSA online. While it is a very convenient method of delivery, is it really what the hospitality industry … Continue reading →

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RSA in Australia NSW

Posted on 15/05/2012 by edway

For some, RSA course that you have to get even before you get a job seems a little harsh, especially now that in NSW it costs $120 dollars. There are, however, many arguments for and against. It is a matter … Continue reading →

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White card in Australia and safety

Posted on 14/05/2012 by edway

It is not a secret that work places in Australia are considered the safest in the world. Have they always been this safe? What has made happen to make them this safe? Our safety rules and regulations are among the … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Serving Spiked Drinks

Posted on 12/05/2012 by edway

Previously on this blog, we talked about drink spiking and what it means for the employees of an establishment. By popular definition, drink spiking isn’t technically specific to alcohol and could happen in any situation involving unattended food and drink. … Continue reading →

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Hazards of Alcohol for Young Consumers

Posted on 07/05/2012 by edway

Watching the news on most given days, it’s pretty obvious that even into their mid-twenties, most people are ill-prepared to handle alcohol well. Even more than that, the short and long term hazards of alcohol get worse the younger the … Continue reading →

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