Riskology

For local governments, managing occupational health and safety (OHS) effectively across many departments can be challenging. With multiple work sites operating at any given time, all with their own unique set of conditions, tasks and hazards, a robust, adaptable and easy to use system is essential to keep staff and the public safe. 

From field work in parks and gardens, to office administration in council buildings, the different needs, risks and requirements across the various departments are vast. So in this article we share the key ways that software can help your local government develop a coordinated approach to managing OHS across multiple departments.

Bring it together with the right software

When you have the ability to plan, track, manage and report on workplace safety, all in the one place, rather than across multiple systems, it saves you a huge amount of time, money and unnecessary hassle. With so many variables and differing risk levels and conditions across your departments, bringing all of your OHS processes into one place can seem daunting, but with the right software solution, it can be simple. 

For example, with the Health and Safety Management Module, you get an all-in-one solution that allows you to coordinate all aspects of your OHS practices and reporting requirements from a convenient dashboard. From risk assessments and equipment registers, to Safe Method Work Statements and Job Safety Analysis, with the right software, the data and records you need will always be at hand.

Create better and more accurate reports 

Running multiple systems to manage safety across different local government departments is not only time consuming and costly, it’s also really difficult to create comprehensive and accurate reports. Reporting is not just an important way to track what has happened – it’s also critical to be able to extract meaningful data so that you can spot trends and patterns that may be impacting safety levels. This valuable information can then be used to minimise future risks, reduce hazards and improve operations.

With all your safety data in one place, you can quickly and easily create custom reports for a wide range of purposes and situations. This includes everything from Key Performance Indicators to management reports and beyond. When you can create reports that accurately reflect exactly what is going on across all departments, any areas of concern can be swiftly addressed to minimise risks and improve operations and processes.

Maintain accurate records for compliance

These days, there is no excuse to not comply 100% with applicable OHS regulations, and keeping accurate records is an essential part of this. With the right software, your team has the ability to update information instantly, meaning your system will be current and up to date, which is so important for meeting your compliance obligations. With an easy-to-use software solution that encompasses all departments, any records that are needed can be quickly and easily added, found and shared as needed.

With the right software solution, even your mobile and outdoor work crews can easily access and update information while they are on the go, saving you the hassle of transferring information from hard copy records and avoiding any lags in updating files.

Software is the key to successful OHS management

With such a diverse team, each with their own individual safety needs and risks, local governments need an OH&S software solution that ticks all the right boxes.

If you’d like advice on how our Health and Safety Management Module could be the right fit for you, get in touch with our team on 03 9918 0050 or register for a free trial today!