Newsletter February 2004
Welcome to our February Newsletter. In it, we bring a digest of safety and health information that is most likely to be of interest in developing and maintaining successful safety systems, with particular emphasis on ACC, audits, OSH rules and regulations, Training and keeping abreast of current trends.
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In this edition:
- More
Safety Humour
Last time, 50% of you clicked on this page and probably nothing else! You shallow bunch. Get back to work!
Ah well, at least we're realists, so this time, it's first on the list.
More dumb pictures.
New! Safety stories, jokes and anecdotes.
- Looking
for a computer based OHS system that really excites
you?·
Tired of lifeless databases masquerading as a system? You need more than record retrieval, you need interaction!
[ more ]
- Managing
Hazardous Substances from April 2004
The HSNO Act was dated 1996! Some of us are vaguely aware of it, but unless you deal in "New Organisms", chances are, it hasn't impacted you yet. That's about to change, with hazardous substances coming under the Act this April. [ more ]
- Interested
in a briefing on Hazardous Substances?
This is a hot current topic. ERMA is running some mass seminars but would you be interested in something a bit more local, personal and specific?
Click this link.
- The
ACC WSE Audit in detail
Remember our alert last newsletter about the new audit ACC is giving employers with more than average claims histories? Well, we got a copy and here's how it's going to work . . . [ more ]
- Want
a good, proven Safety System?
Until April, we're offering 20% discount on two proven systems. Both come with detailed implementation instructions and free advice while you are developing the system. Both satisfy ACC requirements and client references are available. [ for details, click here. ]
- Who
cares about road safety?
Last month, four young people died tragically in one accident in Auckland. It will happen again. What are we really prepared to do? Some years ago, Wayne Price had his whole family taken away by a road accident and has a clear vision and detailed plans about a new approach to driver training. [ more ]
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Yes. Last year, we developed such a system up to a demo level. It gives reminders, sends e-mails, helps you to generate actions, reviews and plans as well as maintaining your system. It complies with all 3 ACC levels, OSH and NZS 4801 and will integrate into your organizational levels, roles and responsibilities, which are user defined.
The
concept was shown at the Safety Expo and created more
interest than we dared hope for. Further development
is needed, however, the concept has taken shape - a
system that is easy to use but is so well thought out
that it almost anticipates your every need.
The name is SafetyBase, which we have registered. We
are looking for partners (employers), who share
the same vision and want to help with further development.
There would be a share of the development cost, depending
on the size of your organization. The benefit to you
is direct input and ultimately ability to use permanently
a system that really works with you. The cost will be
less than the final market price.
We are looking for perhaps 5-10 partners. If you would
like to talk about this project under no obligation
and in confidence, please e-mail
us or call (09) 535 4355.
Do
you need to get certified?
At last, the HSNO Act is coming to a place near you.
In April, the Act takes over management of Hazardous
Substances, which is almost an everyday item in comparison
to the exotic "New Organisms" that
have so far been ERMA's domain.
If you have an existing Dangerous Goods, Toxic Substances, Explosives or Pesticides licence, it is about to be replaced. You are going to need to get a certificate from a Test Certifier, not an inspector from the local OSH or Council office.
Some
of the conditions have changed and the process will
be more like an audit, looking at not only your
premises but also your administrative controls and other
procedures. You may well have to appoint Approved
Handlers, who also need certifying.
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WSE
Audit - a peek under the bonnet
ACC
have made a new departure with this. Last time,
we told you about the moves to target employers with
above average claims records and potentially put 50%
loadings on their premiums. Well, it has started.
ACC Injury Prevention Consultants are working with
selected employers right now. As predicted, the helping
phase may turn a bit unpleasant if no results
are forthcoming, in which case they will dispatch
an auditor.
The audit will be action based. That means
no reassurances or nice words. Just 'show me the
evidence' and confidential interviews with
the people who know - your employees. Three
areas of safety management have to be satisfied and
an 80% pass mark required to avoid relegation
as a sinner.
For more information about the audit - and a revelation
about a grouping who has a poor claims record
and shouldn't, follow
this link.
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