Experienced across a range of industries, our consultants can work with you to provide advice on OH&S legislation and compliance and assist you in developing unique solutions.
Food Safety Auditing
Preparation is key when it comes to food safety. For most people, not knowing what to expect during an audit can make them feel powerless and lacking in self-confidence.
- What should I have written on the label?
- How long can I leave this in the cool room for?
- What are allergens and I how do I let someone know what is in my product?
These are questions that our consultants are asked on a daily basis. But don’t panic, let one of our team guide you through the maze of legislative requirements and management practices.
At McConville, we specialise in providing the right advice for your business along with developing and implementing practical systems that your staff will be able to follow.
Auditing / Inspections
Conducting an OH&S audit and inspection will assist your business to evaluate how effective your safety policies and procedures have been implemented. We will identify areas of improvement and determine if new systems and procedures need to be developed.
Risk Assessment
Our consultants can assist with risk assessments of plant and equipment, substances and materials, processes or practices. We can also work with you on the development, improvement, independent review and OHS auditing of risk registers, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA). This ensures that the risk assessments we carry out for you will not only meet all the legal requirements, but will also take into account your real-life, practical and operational requirements.
Hazard Identification and Assessment
An effective risk management process is a fundamental “duty of care” obligation on employers. To be effective, this process must include the systematic identification and assessment of hazards to determine all of the undesired or unwanted events that could result in harm to people, damage to property and the environment and other undesirable outcomes.
At McConville we utilise the AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management- Principles and Guidelines framework to ensure that all appropriate risks have been identified and analysed, evaluated and adequately managed. This framework is considered to represent best practice and is used as the International Risk Management Standard in many other countries.
At McConville we utilise the AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management- Principles and Guidelines framework to ensure that all appropriate risks have been identified and analysed, evaluated and adequately managed. This framework is considered to represent best practice and is used as the International Risk Management Standard in many other countries.
Property Risk Review
Most organisations have diverse business activities and need to develop a formalised Management Framework to comply with relevant pieces of legislation including OHS, Building Codes and Essential Services. Our consultants provide expert advice to clients in relation to OH&S and general liability in the areas of OH&S, maintenance, fire protection, security and utilities.
Systems Development
The adoption and implementation of an effective OH&S Management System (OH&SMS) can contribute to optimal outcomes for an organisation and their interested parties. An organisation can develop an OH&S Management System within the context of:
- Changes to legislation
- Other measures to foster sustained OH&S improvement
The OH&SMS will document the system and processes that will be implemented to meet OH&S legislative requirements, effectively manage risks to prevent incidents and to achieve the OH&S targets of the organisation.
Insolvency Assessments
We understand that each situation has a unique set of circumstance and requires a tailored solution. At McConville we work with clients to recognise their relevant liabilities and compliance with legislations.
Our approach comprises of two stages.
The initial stage is a desktop review, using an AS4801 Audit tool. A sample of sites will be audited including head office. This stage addresses potential areas of liability that relate to current operations, controls and management.
The second stage is an onsite validation of the compliance systems. This will be conducted at each site.
The following areas are reviewed to determine legislative compliance:
Our approach comprises of two stages.
The initial stage is a desktop review, using an AS4801 Audit tool. A sample of sites will be audited including head office. This stage addresses potential areas of liability that relate to current operations, controls and management.
The second stage is an onsite validation of the compliance systems. This will be conducted at each site.
The following areas are reviewed to determine legislative compliance:
- Plant and equipment
- Contractor management
- Manual handling
- Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Substances
- Confined spaces
- Noise
- Electrical safety
- Traffic management
- Health and Safety Consultation, Training and Certification of Operators
Contractor Management
The OH&S Acts in all jurisdictions places an obligation on employers to ensure the safety of both employees and others (visitors, contractors, etc.) in their workplaces. These obligations are set out in the OHS Acts and in the Regulations.
The use of contractors across all employment sectors has increased dramatically in recent years. By contracting out various aspects of their work, organisations hope to gain cost savings in reduced overheads (reduced workforce and associated infrastructure) and increased flexibility.
We will discuss the specific legal responsibilities imposed on employers, employees and contractors and who has the duty of care; what a contractor is and what the role of a contractor is when they are on your site.
The use of contractors across all employment sectors has increased dramatically in recent years. By contracting out various aspects of their work, organisations hope to gain cost savings in reduced overheads (reduced workforce and associated infrastructure) and increased flexibility.
We will discuss the specific legal responsibilities imposed on employers, employees and contractors and who has the duty of care; what a contractor is and what the role of a contractor is when they are on your site.
Stress Management
Work-related stress is a growing problem around the world, with increased demands for public services, work intensification, downsizing, outsourcing and globalisation creating pressures that affect the health and well-being of employees and the productivity of organisations.
Our workshop looks at what workplace stress is, how to identify it, and discusses practical solutions that your business can implement to reduce workplace stress.
Our workshop looks at what workplace stress is, how to identify it, and discusses practical solutions that your business can implement to reduce workplace stress.
Incident Investigation
There is a common belief that workplace incidents are caused by a worker’s carelessness and that little can be done to prevent these occurrences; as they say “accidents happen”.
The management of risks today is accomplished by the establishment, implementation and monitoring of policy and procedure, acceptance criteria and achievement of goals related to the OH&SMS.
At McConville we believe that all incidents are preventable. Working with you through the investigation process, we will identify deficiencies in your OH&S management system and improve the existing procedures and policies to prevent further incidents occurring.
The management of risks today is accomplished by the establishment, implementation and monitoring of policy and procedure, acceptance criteria and achievement of goals related to the OH&SMS.
At McConville we believe that all incidents are preventable. Working with you through the investigation process, we will identify deficiencies in your OH&S management system and improve the existing procedures and policies to prevent further incidents occurring.