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]]>Hiring an external third party will also remove any potential subjectivity and therefore help ensure that any investigation has the perception by the workforce and clients/ customers as being objective and independent. Providing a fresh set of eyes can also help in improving all aspects of safely in the workplace. When conducting Independent Incident Investigations, our experienced investigators will liaise with the workforce, manage the investigating authorities and ensure that the outcome of the investigation remains independent and objective.
USSA Global can help support your organisation immediately after an incident, as well as managing the data collection and subsequent investigation. We have the capacity to provide fully trained and experienced incident investigators at short notice, to run independent incident and ICAM* /Taproot investigations or, if preferred, support senior management in undertaking detailed internal investigations.
When serious incidents occur in companies such as Western Power, USSA Global provide the independent incident investigation. These companies know that a number of legal obligations need to be adhered to in terms of reporting and notification and USSA provides this service in a concise independent and objective manner.
Another company that utilises USSA Global for Independent Incident Investigations is Telstra. They insist that any significant incidents that may occur are conducted by an objective external investigator – USSA Global.
Find out more about USSA’s Incident Investigations here: Incident Investigation
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]]>In essence “Transformational Change” is about moving from the status quo or “As Is” state, to something totally new. The risk with undertaking a transformation program is that we don’t realise the value of the change due to lack of clear vision, direction, planning, engagement and implementation.
Before embarking on a Transformational Change we have to take a step back and look at what’s not working for us now, so we do not replicate this in the future.
We need to do some navel gazing and understand why we are not performing at our optimum.
There can be thousands of reasons why we need to “transform” from “As Is” to our aspirational state, but we really need to be sure that we have the business basics in place to ensure the transition to Utopia is achievable and more importantly sustainable.
Many transformation programs are criticised as being short sighted and focused on “toe-cutting” which in turn causes more inefficiency within an organisation over the long term.
When a transformation initiative is not well managed, including effective stakeholder analysis, engagement and communication workforce distraction is a real possibility. Workforce distraction = inefficiency, cost increase, loss of market share, potential for mental health issues, and more frighteningly fatalities.
But seriously if we are honest, will those types of initiatives listed above lead to real Transformation? …or really at its most elemental form, is “Transformation” really just about getting back to the basics of robust business management system implementation to produce the business outcomes and value proposition we aspire to?
Do you think it is possible to completely “Transform” an organisation by simply doing the right things continually? I do.
When you think about business management systems, they are a number of systems and process which, when well implemented will produce efficiency gains, cost reduction and continual performance improvement in health and safety, environment (HSE) and quality. Is that transformation?
In our opinion this will result in continual transformation and sustainability.
We are more than happy to assist you with your transformational change. Contact us:
Tell: 08 6311 7043
Email: cservice@ussaglobal.com
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]]>Improving Safety requires focus and to get real results we must direct our resources towards the elements which will impact our performance the most. Y represents the output/performance we want to achieve for a specific measure and the x (x’s) represent the inputs which affect this specific output. Thus the Y (the output) is the function of all the inputs (x1, x2, x3, x4, x5,………..x30, xn) which impacts this output. In improvement programs we often refer to Y=f(x), and this, if applied correctly with structure and without bias, allows us to deliver sustainable improvements.
Simple, we use the same techniques as in any improvement program. Approach safety with the same project management diligence as any capital project for which you want a return on investment.
Typically in Safety we have difficulty in defining the Y. Is it a lagging indicator such as “Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate” or leading indicator such as “At-Risk Behaviour”. It really does not make a difference, as long as:
We want to reduce injuries, why? Because of the traumatic impact it has on the person involved, their mates and family. It also has an impact on the business costs, reputation and the ability of leaders to lead the business and operate at the right level in the organisation.
We have to identify the key drivers/causes to reduce injuries and understand how reliable this data/information is. The questions you need to ask include:
For the effective identification of the right projects that through implementation will maximise value contact us:
Tel: 08 6311 7043
Email: cservice@ussaglobal.com
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]]>The national material provides practical advice for persons conducting a business or undertaking on how to manage risks at the workplace. The material includes information sheets to assist small businesses and workers meet their WHS obligations.
The national guidance material was agreed by majority by Safe Work Australia Members in June 2014.
To read the full article and access the guidance material, click here: http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/swa/news/pages/tn04072014
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]]>Yara Pilbara chief executive Mark Loquan has called for industry standardised safety training for mine site workers in Western Australia.
Mr Loquan raised the idea at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy health and safety conference in Perth on Monday morning.
He told delegates that the onshore sector is lagging behind the offshore industry in achieving across-industry minimum safety standards for contractors.
“I am in no way questioning the commitment to safety across the sector and by the contractors, but I am concerned there are no agreed minimum standards that apply across the onshore processing industry,” Loquan said.
“Currently it’s somewhat fragmented, with individual companies having their own systems and requirements but the industry has a highly mobile workforce. This can yield unpredictable outcomes in the industry.”
Mr Loquan said Yara Pilbara, operator of the world’s largest ammonia production facility near Karratha, had successfully embarked on a program to improve occupational and process safety performance.
Yara Pilbara claims to have attained over 800 days without a “recordable” injury for employees or contractors, leading up to February 2014.
“Although we have a permanent residential workforce, like many operators we have a strong reliance on contractors for certain tasks and we take our duty of care very seriously. We do wish to continuously raise the bar on safety, which can only benefit all workers entering our site to return home safely to their families.”
Loquan said he supported the introduction of a co-ordinated contractor safety system such as that implemented offshore in Australia by APPEA, which he had also seen operating in Trinidad and Tobago’s petrochemical industry.
Loquan said through a collaborative approach in Trinidad and Tobago several onshore processing companies, the country’s Energy Chamber, contractors and industry bodies had developed a “passport” system, like the construction industry nationally recognised White Card.
“I think as an industry we need to possibly collaborate more for the long term and to acknowledge the need for minimum standards. In this way, we can get on with working together to put a robust system in place to improve occupational safety for contractors,” Loquan said.
He said Yara Pilbara had been using the construction industry White Card as a standard and had also been discussing with APPEA the possibility of modifying the Common Safety Training Program (CSTP) card for the offshore platforms and applying it to the company’s WA plants.
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]]>The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety qualification will provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to improve the overall safety in the workplace.
This course covers a broad range of health and safety functions and helps participants to understand the health and safety duties, rights and responsibilities in the workplace. As Safety Consultants, USSA recognises that the development and use of an effective WHS Management System is the key to providing a safe workplace, minimising the risk to people, property and the environment.
Book NowThis course is targeted towards those with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs in a work area. It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of WHS policies who are currently required to contribute to that system.
Participants in the course will be provided with the skills and knowledge required for field leadership in WHS which supports the development of organisational behavioural and cultural change in WHS.
The program aims to provide in class support across all Units of Competency. Participants are required to access the 7 days (7) day face-to-face delivery of these core and elective Units. The philosophy behind our proposed delivery structure mirrors the lifecycle of safety management in the workplace.
To further meet the needs of our clients USSA Training recognises the opportunity to use organisation specific case scenarios and documentation.
Participants will be expected to complete all assessment tasks. The time taken to complete this qualification will vary between units and individual participants with the volume of learning required for a Certificate IV being typically 0.5 – 2 years.
To view more information about these Units click here https://training.gov.au
Upon completion of USSA Training’s Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety WHS trainees will already hold three (3) units from the BSB40807 Certificate IV in Frontline Management qualification, leaving them with only seven (7) to do to achieve a dual qualification.
RPL is the process where USSA Training undertakes to recognise your existing skills, knowledge and experience regardless of how they were acquired. Recognising your current skills and knowledge in the area of Work Health and Safety may lead to a complete qualification or the issuing of a Statement of Attainment recognising those competencies.
Previous experience and skills will be recognised
No need to repeat learning skills
Reduction of time spent on the qualification
Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety – $1740
RPL costs- $ 650 for the complete course.
Option 1- Book your course online here and download a course brochure. Following this our Client Services Coordinator will email you a copy of our Course Enrolment Form.
Option 2- If you have considerable experience in the area of Work Health and Safety and contributions to WHS Management Systems you should consider the RPL option. Contact a USSA Training staff member to arrange a time to speak with a trainer and Assessor about you suitability for this option. Contact us to book an RPL interview now
Upon successful completion of either option participants will receive a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety BSB41412
For further enquiries please phone us on 1800256488 or send us an email at cservice@ussaglobal.com
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]]>Course 1: commencing 24th Feb 2014
Course 2: commencing 24th Mar 2014
Course 1: commencing 10th March 2014
Course 2: commencing 7th April 2014
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]]>USSA Global’s Health and Safety Consultants have a wealth of experience and knowledge in ensuring that employees and any other person who may be affected by the companies undertaking remain safe in the workplace. Our Health and Safety Consultants ensure work practices cover the protection of employee’s lives and health and ensure that the laws that protect worker’s safety and health are being adhered to. USSA Global’s consultants also establish and review the processes that reduce employee injury and illness related costs, including medical care, sick leave and disability benefit costs.
Read about many of USSA Global’s Core Services below:
Contact USSA Global and take advantage of what they can offer your business
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