Articles and resources relating to Health and Safety Management, development of OHS management systems and the application of its principles. These articles mainly focus on the application of ISO 45001 and Federals Safety Commission requirements.
The following is a guidance for first aid requirements in the workplace under the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulations. It includes information on first aiders, first aid facilities and first aid kits.
Read articleTake a look at this Virgin America Safety Instruction video. It shows how, with a bit of imagination you can get the safety message across in new and interesting ways. OK so we may not all have a few million to throw at our project, but images, sound, a bit of fun and a slap of imagination can all help when trying to get your message across. Read article
Simple guidance for Managing your Safety Data Sheets (SDSs). Read article
We all really want to work with facts. Hearsay and rumour can be diverting and unhelpful, but if used with caution can provide valuable guidance to improving your system. When should you rely on facts and when can you use rumour and hearsay in your management system? Read article
Supplier Management is an area that we see neglected time and time again. This article explores supplier management as applied to management systems (Quality, Safety or Environmental) and provides basic guidance to make it a natural concept for most companies to adopt. Read article
Who says we should number procedures and forms? It eludes us, but we would like to give whoever it is a kick in the pants. Almost every Company that already has an in-house management system or one they outsourced has the whole thing numbered from start to end and even we are guilty of it.
Read articleMany companies select an Accredited Body (or Certification Body) on the basis of having the most recognised certification marks. Those marks can justify the purchasing decision, but there can be good reasons to consider others. Apart from the different marks, the certificate they issue has the same status whichever Certification Body issues it. With this in mind, you might want to consider other factors when selecting a Certification Body.
Read articleThis post explains the difference between a mission, primary objectives, a secondary objectives, targets and goals in simple, easily remembered terms.
Read articleResources for those seeking Certification or Accreditation (General and NSW) Read article
Management System procedures are not complex, but if you have little experience in writing them or want to improve ones already written then this should help you. Read article