
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
