With the introduction of the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Act 2020, the ProcessWorx Safety team have received many questions. In this article we answer the most common questions. We also explain how ProcessWorx makes it easy for businesses to keep their people safe and comply with the law.
- Do Businesses need a Work, Health and Safety Management System?
Yes, all businesses now require a system to manage WHS on their properties regardless of the size. This system can be in the form of either a paper-based or digital solution. ProcessWorx offers ProcessWorxShield, an all-in-one software specifically designed to streamline WHS management. ProcessWorxShield provides a customised WHS management system including policies, emergency management procedures, safe work procedures, and supporting documents. With its user-friendly interface, ProcessWorxShield makes it easy to handle all WHS tasks from a centralised location. It also offers an Employee Kiosk, serving as a central repository for worker WHS data, ensuring easy access while maintaining accuracy and compliance across the business.
- How important is it for Businesses to implement their WHS Management System?
Having a WHS management system is futile if it remains unused. At ProcessWorx we provide extensive coaching to help you implement ProcessWorxShield. You have access to your WHS Advisor by phone when you have a problem, access to our 24/7 emergency line and can attend an all-day Boot camp each year to keep you on track. ProcessWorxShield also allows businesses to effortlessly deliver WHS training to their workers with online induction modules. These modules seamlessly integrate with the Employee Kiosk, simplifying record-keeping and compliance tracking.
- What kind of Work Health and Safety Records need to be kept?
There are several essential records that businesses must maintain, including induction, training and licenses, contractor information, incident reports, safety meeting minutes, chemical records, equipment and plant documentation, and a list of hazards and risks. In particular we have found that businesses find it very time consuming to keep up to date with chemical records: Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Chemical Risk Assessments. ProcessWorxShield includes a built-in database developed by our WHS Analyst, Emile Hendry. This database provides access to over 1000 chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and corresponding draft chemical risk assessments. By simply entering the chemical name into ProcessWorxShield, you can access up-to-date SDS and draft Chemical Risk Assessments. This feature ensures easy access to SDS and Risk Assessments online, promoting worker safety, particularly in chemical storage areas.
- What are Psychosocial Hazards?
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace refer to aspects of work and work situations that can lead to psychological or physical harm to workers. Examples include stress, fatigue, bullying, violence, aggression, harassment, and burnout. The inclusion of psychosocial hazards in the WHS Regulations means that farmers must effectively manage these risks. To assist our clients in meeting their obligations, our Operations Manager, Marie Patterson, has developed an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which is a professional counselling program.
This counseling program enables organisations and their employees to address mental health concerns through in-person sessions or video conferencing. Prioritizing the mental health of staff not only fulfills duty of care obligations under the Regulations but also ensures a supportive work environment.
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At ProcessWorx, our primary objective is to support our clients in achieving safety and compliance through our comprehensive software solutions and personalised services. If you would like to learn more about ProcessWorxShield and how it can help you keep your workers safe and comply with the WHS Act, feel free to reach out to us at 08 9316 9896 or email us at enquiries@processworx.com.au.
