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Safety Certification
The Australian Standard for safety management systems AS/NZS 4801:2001 states that an OHS Management System is "that part of the overall management system which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the OHS policy and so managing the risks associated with the business of the organisation."
With the endless amount of both state and federal legislation surrounding occupational health and safety, a safety management system can thoroughly assist and organisation with regulatory compliance. Via regular audits an organisation can be confident that they are meeting their health and safety obligations.
The benefits of a safety management system
A good safety management system provides a business with an effective way of protecting their employees and others from injuries and illness that occur in the workplace. Other benefits include:
- Due diligence:
A safety system helps demonstrate that management is meeting its legal responsibilities in relation to safety legislation and regulation and is doing so effectively.
- Consultation:
A systematic approach to processes ensures that employees and other stakeholders are involved in the business and are aware of health and safety concerns before they become much larger problems.
- Performance verification:
Systems can be audited and monitored to provide independent verification that health and safety performance is meeting expectations. Gaps in the processes can be quickly identified and corrected.
- Cost efficiencies:
A well-functioning safety management system will deliver long term cost efficiencies. Think about what your organisation can save by avoiding workplace injuries and illnesses as well as reducing any damage to property.
Competitive advantage
Evidence of an effective health and safety program is often required under contract tendering processes. Good systems can give you an advantage over your competitors.
Case Studies on organisations who have safety management systems:
Certification Standards:
Click on the headings below to find out more information about the particular standard.
AS/NZS 4801 is the Australian Standard and New Zealand Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. It is a Standard that requires five main components of OH&S Management that are implemented into a businesses activities to ensure all OH&S issues are effectively managed.
OHSMS 18001 is an international safety framework used by organisations as diverse as food producers and mining companies in Chile and small manufacturers in Asia. It is recognised as the international OHS benchmark
SafetyMAP Initial Level is a term used for a specified 82 of the 125 SafetyMAP audit criteria. These criteria were chosen because they describe the building blocks of an effective, integrated health and safety management system that would be capable of meeting legislative requirements in most organizations.
SafetyMAP Advanced Level is the term used for all 125 SafetyMAP audit criteria (where applicable). Organizations operating at Advanced level have implemented a ‘best practice’ health and safety management system environment.
For further information on Safety Management Systems please call 1300 856 554 or email info@ncsi.com.au. To request a quote for any of the management systems above please click here.
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