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Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) - AS 4801, OHSAS 18001 

Acumen has many years experience assisting companies meet their Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) obligations under the relevant legislation. Our expertise includes:

  • Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Acts and Regulations (various states & countries)
  • AS 4801 Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
  • OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
  • NSW Government Occupational Health & Safety Edition 4 Guidelines
  • Federal Safety Commission requirements
  • Occupational Health and Safety Amendment (Long Distance Truck Driver Fatigue) Regulation 

An effective OH&S program helps ensure the health and safety of your employees and leads to:

  • Effective risk management
  • Reduced injuries and illnesses
  • Compliance with legislative requirements
  • Reduce workers compensation costs
  • Improved corporate governance
  • Improved operational efficiency
  • Improved moral

All employers, regardless of their size or type of business, have an obligation to provide a safe working environment for employees and subcontractors.


Large financial penalties apply for non-compliance under OH&S legislation including possible jail sentences. Managers and Directors can be held personally liable.


Acumen can ensure that your organisation has a simple and practical OH&S system that meets legislative requirements. We can integrate your Occupational Health and Safety system with any existing Quality or Environmental system