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Workplace Safety & OH&S Programs

Safety is an important value for any organization. Occupational Workplace Safety & OH&S Programs policies protect your employees, minimize potential liability for the organization, and undoubtedly improve customer service.

A company’s OH&S policy sets out your organization’s commitment to OH&S together with the specific arrangements you implement for managing this in your business.

It is a unique document that says who does what, when and how. An active and diligently implemented safety management plan successfully builds a strong culture of safety, mitigating the likelihood of accidents and incidents.

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Some simple suggestions from the team @ thatsMYspot.com.au on how we embed safety in our company’s culture as a priority:-

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1. Safety Communications

  • Engage in regular safety communications, for example
  • have a safety focus moment every day.
  • appoint a safety team that meets regularly.
  • circulate a safety newsletter with top parking safety and industry tips
  • recognize key safety achievements, improvements and successes.

2. Develop a Safety Culture:

  • Ensure there is a responsible individual or department in your organisation who pilots your company’s OH&S program and is committed to getting everyone on board.
  • Thinking & talking safety at every opportunity. As simple as “Don’t drive or walk while talking on your mobile phone.” Signage is a great reinforcement tool.
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3. Emergency Safety Procedures:

  • Are you and your team familiarised with your emergency safety procedures ? Do you action emergency fire drills, spills, evacuation and other test procedures?
  • Is the responsibility to check emergency safety and workplace hazard signage and equipment diarised and allocated regularly.
  • Do you have a current contact list of all your employees as well as your customer contacts and suppliers? Is this regularly reviewed and updated ?

4. Is there formal documentation in regards to the safety program in your organisation?

At thatsMYspot.com.au parking safety is our priority. We have a range of parking and road safety equipment. thatsMYspot.com.au is a proudly 100% Australian-owned family business.

We are based in Sydney and deliver Australia-wide and also to New Zealand.

Visit: www.thatsMYspot.com.au or Phone : 1300 644 533

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Why are workplace safety programs important?

They protect employees, reduce risks, ensure compliance, and improve company culture.

What is an OH&S communication plan?

It’s a structured plan to share safety policies, updates, and emergency procedures with all staff.

How can companies build a strong safety culture?

Through regular training, clear policies, leadership commitment, and daily safety reminders.

What are key elements of a safety program?

Safety communication, emergency procedures, hazard identification, and regular safety audits.

How does That’s My Spot support safety?

By supplying bollards and safety equipment that improve parking and workplace safety.

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