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OHS: Working in Clients’ Homes and Customer Premises: Safety for Mobile and Visiting Employees

OHS: Working in Clients’ Homes and Customer Premises: Safety for Mobile and Visiting Employees

OHS: Working in Clients’ Homes and Customer Premises: Safety for Mobile and Visiting EmployeesValdi Venter
Published on: 07/08/2026

Learn how small businesses can protect employees who work in clients’ homes and customer premises. This practical guide covers site hazards, pets, customer behaviour, manual handling, electrical risks, lone working, and off-site safety planning.

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OHS: Working Alone and After Hours: Safety Measures for Lone Workers and Isolated Staff

OHS: Working Alone and After Hours: Safety Measures for Lone Workers and Isolated Staff

OHS: Working Alone and After Hours: Safety Measures for Lone Workers and Isolated StaffValdi Venter
Published on: 06/08/2026

Lone workers and after-hours staff face extra risks because help may not be nearby when something goes wrong. Learn how small businesses can protect isolated employees through better planning, communication, supervision, and emergency procedures.

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OHS: Rain, Storms, and Severe Weather Safety: Protecting Employees During Changing Conditions

OHS: Rain, Storms, and Severe Weather Safety: Protecting Employees During Changing Conditions

OHS: Rain, Storms, and Severe Weather Safety: Protecting Employees During Changing ConditionsValdi Venter
Published on: 05/08/2026

Rain, storms, and severe weather can quickly increase workplace risks for drivers, outdoor workers, technicians, and even indoor teams. Learn how small businesses can manage wet-weather hazards, lightning, wind, flooding, and make safe decisions.

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OHS: Heat, Sun, and Outdoor Work Safety: Protecting Employees from Dehydration and Exposure

OHS: Heat, Sun, and Outdoor Work Safety: Protecting Employees from Dehydration and Exposure

OHS: Heat, Sun, and Outdoor Work Safety: Protecting Employees from Dehydration and ExposureValdi Venter
Published on: 04/08/2026

Heat, dehydration, and sun exposure can quickly become serious workplace hazards. This guide explains how small businesses can protect outdoor workers through better hydration, shade, planning, supervision, and heat safety awareness.

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OHS: Young Workers, Temporary Staff, and Vulnerable Employees: Extra Safety Considerations

OHS: Young Workers, Temporary Staff, and Vulnerable Employees: Extra Safety Considerations

OHS: Young Workers, Temporary Staff, and Vulnerable Employees: Extra Safety ConsiderationsValdi Venter
Published on: 03/08/2026

Young workers, temporary staff, and other vulnerable employees may face higher safety risks if they are not trained and supervised properly. This guide explains how small businesses can provide the extra support these workers may need.

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OHS: Smoking, Vaping, and Substance Use in the Workplace: Rules, Risks, and Employer Responsibilities

OHS: Smoking, Vaping, and Substance Use in the Workplace: Rules, Risks, and Employer Responsibilities

OHS: Smoking, Vaping, and Substance Use in the Workplace: Rules, Risks, and Employer ResponsibilitiesValdi Venter
Published on: 31/07/2026

Smoking, vaping, alcohol, drugs, and medication can all create workplace safety issues. This guide explains how small businesses can manage designated smoking areas, impairment, fit-for-duty concerns, and substance-related risks more effectively.

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