Queensland’s peak advisory Board to the
Government on work health and safety issues, the Work Health and Safety Board,
has launched a five-year plan to improve work safety throughout the state.
Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace said
the plan reflected contemporary thinking on work health and safety and identified
four main areas to be focused on over the next five years. These include designing
healthier, safer workplaces, fostering a culture of health and safety and
regulating effectively.
Integrated Safety Management System
Largely instigated by the Dreamworld and
Eagle Farm tragedies in October 2016, the plan will increase pressure on
businesses to ‘get it right’. And yes, that will mean more Red Tape. But there
is a way of achieving all this with minimal disruption, and that’s implementing
an ISO integrated safety management system.
ISO management systems across the board are
recognised as the best systems in the world. These are doable management
systems based on real situations. The advantage of an integrated system is a
reduction in documents and duplication. It will also put workplace safety at
the core of your operation.
Safety Management
System Training
Integrated also means that it will use the
best of your current systems and will be tailor-made to
suit not only your industry, but also your goals and expectations. A key part
of all this is safety management system training, to ensure everyone’s on the
same page.
An integrated safety management system is
suitable for any sized organisation, in any industry. Once implemented, you can
apply for certification, which make you stand out against other businesses. It
will also make you an employer of choice, ensuring you attract and retain the
best employees.
Using the ISO mark on your packaging and
marketing tells consumers that you take workplace health and safety seriously.
There is proof that such accreditation will boost your business, with around
55% of consumers globally saying they will pay more for products produced and
sold by socially responsible organisations.
