What is AS/NZS 4801 Safety Management System and What are the Benefits
AS/NZS 4801 and OHSAS 18001 are standards that set out the requirements an organisation to systematically manage OH&S in the workplace. The OHSAS 18001 was developed based on a UK standard while the AS/NZS 4801 was developed by Joint Accreditation Australia and New Zealand (AS/NZS). They are very similar with very few differences. Both standards are equally recognized in Australia. The are so similar that some organisations obtain certification for both. As with the ISO 9001 they are designed to work for organizations of all sizes and across all sectors.
The main objective of a AS/NZS 4801 safety management system is reducing e workplace illness and injury. The implementation of such a system can also help your business to deal with the legal imperatives, ethical concerns, industrial relations considerations relating to workplace safety, and to improve its financial performance.
A key component in safety management is the system used to record, manage and analyse safety-related data. With an effective system, everyone can see exactly where accidents and unsafe situations are occurring and take proactive steps to eliminate them.
A Safety Management System is designed to help a business to create a safe, secure and well-managed workplace by:
- Identifying and minimizing hazards associated with your organisation’s business
- Reducing incidents, accidents and injuries in the workplace
- Reducing risks of legal action for worker’s compensation and liability claims
- Providing due diligence evidence should an incident or accident occur.
An effective Safety Management System protects employers, customers, suppliers, and other members of the public who may be impacted by the work environment.
Implementing a Safety Management System communicates the organisation’s commitment to best practice.
Read more about
Safety Management System Development Services
Safety Management System Methodology
Integrated systems
What our Clients Say
-
Many of our clients were involved with ISO, our decision to choose ISO Global was based on their quality product which was fully accredited. ISO Global were very thorough and always open to assisting and supporting our needs.
-
“From the outset, ISO Global was pragmatic in supporting Approach Solutions through the implementation of our Quality Management System. This pragmatic approach was very welcome given the small size of our startup company. We were able to implement a sustainable system that effectively supports the operational processes and business objectives of the company. As a startup, I believe we’ve implemented much more than an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, but rather the foundation of a business management system built on continuous improvement and customer focus as the underlying core. ISO Global set the right expectations upfront and delivered on those expectations. Through every stage of initial consultation, development, implementation and audit, ISO Global provided excellent support leading to a successful system implementation and certification journey.”
The Company
Approach Solutions is a software company specializing in applications targeting workforce scheduling, people development and equipment maintenance.
Our Services
Development and implementation of an ISO 9001 Quality Management System
-
The Company
StellarCare believes in raising the awareness that people with disabilities, achieve what they want to achieve, live the way they choose to live and are recognised as equal and contributing members of the community and society.
Our Services