Industrial safety practices have come a long way in the last decade to the point where it’s now much more than about preventing injuries. Sure, prevention should and always will be the main consideration but individuals and companies are now realising that strong safety procedures can help build a reputation and help avoid significant fines in the process.
As Aussies, we can be an argumentative mob and we’ve got plenty of things to disagree on – Ford vs. Holden, Blues vs. Maroons, Steak vs. Parma – and these topics are great to debate with work mates after a long week on the job.
But there’s one thing that every industrial worker – and every industrial employer – will agree on and that’s the importance of safety in the workplace. While safety should be a top priority for each and every worker in itself, there are a whole range of benefits that can follow on from taking health and safety seriously.
So what impact can a strong approach to OH&S have for yourself and your business? “