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Safety Awareness
Safety Awareness -Safety Management Plan
Safety awareness is vitally important in every workplace environment whether it be a small one man workshop, a busy restaurant kitchen or a multi-million dollar construction site.
One significant way that workplace safety can be promoted within any organisation is through the implementation of a Safety Management Plan. A Safety Management Plan does not need to be complex or rigid and is not meant to restrict or hamper staff in their performing their duties rather it can be simple and is designed to promote and protect your business and people.
If you are looking to implement a Safety Management Plan or need to review your current one, there are eight key points to keep in mind when developing your plan*.
1. Management Committee
2. Employee Consultation, Training and Supervision
3. Visitors, Contractors and Other Persons
4. Safe Premises/Buildings
5. Safe Work Procedures
6. Safety Rules
7. Regular Hazard Spotting and Reporting
8. Records & Administration
Having a proactive approach to safety awareness and management not only ensures the personal protection of your staff, it can improve productivity and customer service, improves your overall business operating systems, can improve your overall business image and protects your business profits.
* Information gained from the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations website. For further expansion of these key points, please refer to http://www.nohsc.gov.au/SmallBusiness/BusinessEntryPoint/started/#top
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