Organisations of all kinds are increasingly concerned about achieving and demonstrating sound Occupational Health & Safety performance to their employees, clients and other relevant stakeholders by managing the risks and improving the beneficial effects of their activities, products and services. This can be demonstrated through AS/NZS4801 certification of your OHS Management System.
The Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 is focused on the management of Occupational Health and Safety and as such addresses the organisations continual improvement that can be used to provide stakeholders and others with assurances of conformance with its stated Occupational Health & Safety policy. The standard provides a benchmark in which management systems can be assessed and certified.
Certification of your OHS Management System can deliver a range of benefits. These can range from:
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Public Confirmation– that your organisation can deliver a high level product and/or service, which instills trust and confidence in the supply chain that trading can continue smoothly. |
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Market Recognition – on successful certification audit, you will receive the right to display the accredited bodies certification standard marks and be immediately recognised by clients, consumers and other stakeholders. |
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Effective Risk Management– independent audits ensure management is identifying and implementing risk management strategies, which can reduce the likelihood of future liability claims. |
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Reduced Expenses– documented procedures often reduce the level of waste and duplication of processes within an organisation, which in turn may lead to increased profits. |
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Market Entry– gaining certification to international standards often results in greater market opportunities, as these are often recognised and often essential when selecting business partners worldwide. |
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Enhanced Corporate Knowledge– directors/management receive a transparent and independent representation of how the organisation is performing through the delivery of an objective audit report. |
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Improved Employee Commitment– third party audits provide an opportunity to facilitate improvement ideas from the base of the organisational hierarchy through to the directors, which in turn boosts staff morale and reduces turnover of staff. |
Safetynet can organise and assist with the certification process to AS/NZS 4801, either email solutions@safnet.com.au or call 1300 728 715 for further information.
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