Importance of Geelong OH&S

For business across South West Victoria and in Geelong, OH&S or Occupational Health and Safety is the term used for the laws and processes that have been established to protect workers at work. These laws also cover contractors, visitors and other employees at a workplace or worksite.

Australian law and indeed OH&S law maintains that the protection of the safety and health of people at work is a basic human right. With such an important status, it is vital that employers are very clear about the obligations they and their business have with regard to the well being of their employees and others and there are consequences if these laws are neglected or breached.

The basic premise of all OH&S legislation is that all foreseeable hazards are identified. Any risks that arise from these hazards then need to be controlled or preferably eliminated.

While many large businesses and organisations have their own OH&S consultants in-house, smaller businesses struggle to have someone full time to carry out the role of an OH&S consultant. There are, however, no excuses under the law when it comes to OH&S compliance. Regardless of the size of the organisation, that organisation still needs to comply with OH&S legislation and there are severe consequences if the law is neglected or breached.

The role of a company such as SafetyZone is to fill the gap for small business with regard to occupational health and safety compliance. SafetyZone consultants can work with a company on a single project or as an OH&S consultant over a period of time to establish effective workplace safety and risk management procedures and processes.

The first step is to assess the identification of hazards, what the level of risk is of these hazards, and how these risks can be controlled or eliminated. This information is consolidated into the OH&S management in the individual organisation and is tailored specifically for their structure and circumstances.

Don’t neglect the OH&S compliance of your business. It is vital for the safety of your employees, contractors and others that OH&S is taken very seriously.