OHS consultancy and training

Did you know that manual handling incidents cause 31% of all major workplace injuries in NSW?

We provide comprehensive assessment and expert advice on workplace safety and OHS legislative requirements.

  • risk assessment and occupational health and safety review

identification of health and safety concerns, workplace and environmental hazards followed by recommendation report pertaining to options of minimisation of risks to clients, staff and visitors. WHSM can support the Occupational Health and Safety Committee in carrying out its function and provide expert advice on risk management options.

  • audit / gap analysis

performed by an accredited external auditor to assist in establishing a plan for organisation to meet Occupational Health and Safety compliance with the current Australian and New Zealand Standard which establishes a framework primarily for enabling independent external audits and review of an organisation’s OHS management system.

  • safety procedure consulting

assist in work task analysis and modification, risk analysis of new equipment, development of safe work method statements.

  • OHS consultation / strategic management of OHS systems

provide practical advice on how to set up effective OHS consultation arrangements to suit your organisation's needs. Professional advice in regard to development, implementation and evaluation of OHS systems, policies and procedures to promote a safe and productive workplace.

  • training programs

professional training programs custom designed and delivered to employers, managers and employees to assist in the prevention and management of workplace injuries. Training programs include functional education, manual handling, risk management, safe work practices and health and wellbeing workshops.
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