Consultancy Services
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A range of consulting services are offered in the following areas:
Major OHS Risk Identification Survey
This survey is designed for workplaces that are in the early stages of development or reviewing their occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) and require identification of major risks in order to prioritise their risk management improvement program.
NSCA FiveStar
NSCA FiveStar is an internationally acclaimed, quality management systems approach to managing workplace health and safety.
Features include:
A framework for improving your organisations OHS performance
An independent standard complimenting AS/NZS 4801 and is compatible with local and international standards
A tried and highly effective program with management and implementation structure
Suitable for all organisations and industries.
OHS Management Systems
The NSCA also produces a number of OHS management systems that range in capability, from the fundamentals(for small to medium businesses with little or no experience in OHS systems and processes) to fully customised programs, implemented with the assistance of an NSCA consultant, such as QuickStart.
Safety Climate Survey
The Safety Climate Survey is designed to provide an insight into workplace safety culture and identify areas for improvement. The effectiveness of the management system is analysed by obtaining a snapshot of safety perception within the organisation.
HazNet
HazNet is a comprehensive, online risk management program that guides you through the process outlined in AS/NZS4360. It provides a documented record of the analysis, evaluation and treatment of risks and can be tailored to meet individual requirements. HazNet can be completely self managed or an NSCA consultant can assist in rollout and appraisal.
Occupational Hygiene and Environmental Monitoring Services
Health, safety and environment laws require employers to conduct risk assessments of all work processes that involve hazardous substances. Occupational hygiene systems and practices are key elements of managing workplace health and environmental risks.
In the light of increasing compensation and damage cases involving a range of hazardous and toxic substances, astute managers are investigating potential health and environmental risks and taking action now.
Occupational Hygiene and Environmental programs include:
Air monitoring (dust and hazardous substances)
Noise surveys and assessments
Vibration surveys and assessments
Asbestos surveys
Legionella surveys
Development of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Environmental aspect and impact assessments
Gap audits
Environmental risk assessments
Waste Management Systems.
Chemical Management, Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods Services
The NSCA can consult with your organisation on chemical management, hazardous substances and dangerous goods.
Our services include:
Assisting you to meet OHS legislation requirements
Provide a risk analysis, examining the safety and security associated with storing your business chemicals, hazardous substances, dangerous goods and poisons
Identify suitable control options
Prepare placards, manifests and emergency procedures, to ensure the effective management of chemical incidents.
Ergonomics and Manual Handling Services
Ergonomics and manual handling is more than just special chairs and computer workstations. It focuses on the interaction between people and their work system to create a safer and more efficient workplace. Ergonomic and manual handling surveys identify and assess ergonomic risks, suggest solutions to reduce the risk of injury and improve the comfort and productivity of the workplace.
NSCA provides ergonomic advisory and training services for all organisations. Whether you are in an office, factory, hospital, home office or mine, ergonomic and manual handling advice can assist you and your staff.
Incident Services
Investigation
Reporting procedures
Trend analysis.
Risk Assessments
Display screen equipment
Fire
Workplace transport
Gap analysis against AS/NZS4360.
Specialist Assessments
HAZOPS
Hazardous area classifications
Lock out, tag out implementation
Drug and alcohol
Hazchem placarding and compliance assessment.
Other NSCA consulting services
OHS&E management system development and implementation
Gap analysis against legal requirements
Legal expert witness in investigations
Machine guarding
Plant safety including systems of work and plant risk assessments
Office safety surveys incorporating legal and regulatory compliance
Hazardous and general waste management
Construction site safety
Setting up and running OHS committees
Emergency procedure development programs
Safety Culture Assessment.
Auditing
The NSCAs auditing service offers and independent review of an organisations ability to meet OHS&E legislation and workplace best practise. The NSCA offers a range of audits and certification through a third party to AS/NZS4801, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 standards.
Custom Audits
Where an organisation is operating under their own formal or external audit standard, the audit can be conducted using that standard to provide an independent external audit. The custom audit is designed to meet the specific needs and processes of the organisation.
The process used to audit an OHS&E system includes:
Audit preparation including a review of relevant standards and legislation and the development of audit questionnaires
Review of documented policies, systems, procedures and training programs
Review of operational activities and interviews with employees, supervisors and members of the management team
Preparation of the audit report
A meeting with representatives of the client company to discuss the results of the audit, and if needed,develop an action plan to implement the reported recommended action.
Desktop Audits
The aim of the desktop audit is to provide a cost effective service to clients who want an independent review of critical parts of their OHS&E management system documentation.
The audit normally seeks to:
Assess documentation against relevant standardsand codes of practice
Check relevant documents for internal consistency
Evaluate the effectiveness of selected parts of the management system by review of relevant reports
Identify the objectives of the documentation concerned and applicable reference documents
Identify the layout and operating processes for the site, where relevant
Review the relevant documents on or off site as required.
Typical documentation includes:
Safety manuals
Incident investigation reports
Workers compensation case reports
Safety committee minutes
Chemical registers.
The NSCA provides a report on the results of the audit, and if required, attends a debriefing meeting.
The following are other NSCA audits offered:
Legal compliance
Policy compliance
Procedural compliance
Risk profiling
Contractor audits
AS/NZS4801 compliance and gap analysis
ISO14001 compliance and gap analysis
OHSAS18001
SafetyMap
NSCA FiveStar
Tri-Star
NSW Self Insurance.
To find our more, contact the Business Development Manager in your state on 1800 655 510 or email natsafe@nsca.org.au