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Acumen has many years experience
assisting companies meet their Occupational Health and Safety
(OH&S) obligations under the relevant legislation. Our expertise
includes:
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OH&S Act and Regulations
(various states)
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AS 4801
Occupational Health and Safety Management systems
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OHSAS
18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management
systems
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NSW Government Occupational
Health & Safety Edition 4 Guidelines
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Federal Safety Commission
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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:
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Effective risk management
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Reduced injuries and
illnesses
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Compliance with legislative
requirements
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Reduce workers compensation
costs
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Improved corporate governance
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Improved operational
efficiency
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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.
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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. |
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