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28 April 2010
One of the world’s leading engineering, architectural and
environmental firms, GHD, was awarded the nation’s Best
Workplace Health and Safety Management System – Private
Sector honour at the Safe Work Australia Awards at
Parliament House in Canberra on April 28.
The awards, in their fifth year, recognise
demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement of workplace
health and safety through the implementation of an integrated
systems approach. Finalists in the private sector for 2010 included
Crowne Plaza Australia (ACT) Perth Clinic (WA), Rio Tinto Alcan
(TAS), S&N Civil Constructions Pty Ltd (QLD), Transfield
Services (NSW) and GHD (SA). GHD’s South Australian operations won
the state award, qualifying the company for national
recognition.
Speaking at the event, GHD Health & Safety
Manager Clayton Harrison said “This is a tribute to a diverse and
dedicated team. We have developed a safety culture within GHD,
extending through our projects, to clients and far beyond the
workplace for our people.
“Our systems are able to be implemented across
a global network - our staff and clients can take comfort in
knowing we provide a consistent approach to safety, worldwide.”
GHD’s Operational Health & Safety
Management System incorporates an electronic network accessible to
all employees. It contains a workflow element to ensure that the
necessary safety analysis and reporting is undertaken across every
stage of the project lifecycle. During the tender process, specific
responses may identify significant risk and the electronic system
will not allow for the tender to continue. The technical prowess of
this system is supported by an innovative training curriculum that
is rolled out via e-learning, web-based training and face to face
sessions delivered by the GHD Business School.
The award winning system has allowed GHD to
secure national and international certification (AS/NZ 4801 &
OHSAS 18001) and perform for periods of 2.8 & 3.5 million hours
without Lost Time Injury (LTI). GHD proudly reports a 67% reduction
in LTIs and a 69% reduction in Medical Treatment Injuries since
June 2007. GHD was also a finalist for the Best Safety System Award
(NSW) in 2010.
The Safe Work Australia Awards form part of a
safety campaign driven at government level that includes Safe Work
Australia Week; a national week to focus attention on workplace
safety issues around Australia. It aims to encourage all working
Australians to get involved in, and concentrate on safety in their
workplace to reduce death, injury and disease.
For more information please contact Kane Dowsett