Enterprise Care recently conducted a survey on Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in Australian Not for Profit organisations. The survey was revealing in that while 99% of all respondents knew they had an obligation to comply with OH&S laws, some organisations did not have appropriate processes in place to manage this.
Briefly, the survey found that:
- 65% had a living and dynamic OH&S process in place that included regular updates on OH&S changes, reminders and action items;
- 67 % had a formally appointed and trained OH&S representative;
- 76% kept up-to-date with OH&S legislation in all operational areas; and
- 40% had professional process in place to measure OH&S risk.
It is pleasing to see that so many organisations are committed to undertaking Occupational Health and Safety in their workplaces. However, it’s clear that for some organisations, there needs to be a greater emphasis on having formally documented policies and procedures in place in relation to OH&S risk.
Risk management is integral to the continued operation of all businesses, and OH&S should be a major consideration in your risk management plans.
Have you recently measured your organisation’s compliance with OH&S? Answer the following questions in relation to your organisation and then ask the same of all your staff.
- Do you have a written OH&S policy?
- If yes, is it up-to-date?
- Have you identified hazards in your workplace?
- Are annual health and safety goals set by management?
- Are there any long-term health and safety goals?
- Who is in charge of health and safety in your workplace?
- Have health and safety responsibilities been assigned?
If you or your staff answered no to any of these questions, maybe it’s time for a OH&S check-up in your workplace…
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