How to Deal With Workplace Bullying

Workplace bullying is often still seen in the workplace, however you should not deal with this on your own but speak up as it will not only have a detrimental effect on your working life, but also your home and family life.   Workplace bullying can be defined as repeated, inappropriate or unreasonable behaviour directed towards a worker or a …

Quick Tips to Make Your Linkedin Profile Appealing to Potential Employers

It may be no surprise to you that more and more Employers are using social media websites to recruit new workers to their businesses. A recent survey demonstrated that 94% of recruiters use social media professional websites such as Linkedin. What is Linkedin?: Linkedin is a business-oriented social network service launched in May 2003, predominantly used for social networking. In …

Tips to Have A Safe and Merry Christmas 2015

As we all know, injuries and accidents can happen all year round, however, research has shown that this probability increases over the festive season and therefore meaning the risk can increase. Being more aware and conscious of seasonal safety issues that may arise, you will be a step ahead and therefore in a much better position to protect not only …

Why are Construction Workers the happiest?

The single most efficient way to increase your productivity is to be happy at work. There is not one single system or methodology that supersedes the productivity boost you get from enjoying your job. Why happiness at work is deemed by many as a key productivity booster; Happy workers fix problems instead of complaining about them -Happy workers work better …

The Importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) On Site

It is critical that you wear the correct PPE is used on all job sites to ensure protection from all Occupational Health and Safety risks within the workplace. Essential equipment include the following but are not limited to ; – High Visibility Clothing – Gloves – Safety Helmets – Eye protection – Safety Harnesses – Safety Footwear – Respiratory equipment …

Pre – Start Stretching Tips on Construction Sites

  At All Force Labour Solutions, we encourage our worker’s to engage in pre-start stretching. There are a number of benefits to this including improving coordination in muscles, improving muscular and posture and can also reduce fatigue. Reducing the risk of soft tissue injuries through pre start stretching, is a very proactive and active method of preventing injuries. Your health …

Working on A Construction Site and trying to shift those last few kilos for summer!?

There tends to be a misconception recently found through a Food Standards study that the majority of construction workers are under the impression that a diet which is high in fat is better for delivering the sustainable energy levels required to carry out the physical duties on a construction site, particularly in Western Australia’s summer. With a few very minor …

TIP #1 – A Jack of All Trades

Here comes the rain……… Many construction companies stop work when the heavens open up and all that lush droplets of water starts pouring down from the sky. Even though we need the rain, we however do not need it when majority of your work is outdoors. It always helps to be open minded and willing to learn other skills. This …

Labour Hiring Risks And How To Safeguard Against Them

Hidden risks equal to increased costs: In the past 2 decades, labour laws have undergone a major change in Australia. Where there was once a successful traditional relationship between employers and employees; today, we get to see greater range of flexible employment options. One such flexible option is labour hire where the hired workers are not employed directly by the …