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Promoting work, health and safety at Navitas

 Promoting WHS at Navitas

At Navitas, we pride ourselves on emphasising the importance and integration of work, health and safety to all employees and shareholders. Just like how you would check your home is free of broken cables or mould-infested walls, we make sure that the Navitas community is safe and healthy in the office, classroom, or at home. 

What is WHS?

Work, health and safety laws are there to prevent accidents and incidents from occurring in the workplace. Everyone, from an office employee to the CEO, have responsibilities to keep the workplace safe as well as the right to work in a safe environment. WHS requirements must be legally complied in the workplace, and standard policies and procedures must be established to prevent any risks associated with workers’ health and safety. 

Why is it important?

By putting in the extra effort to ensure workplace safety, this improves the health and wellbeing of employees, which in turn increases productivity, job satisfaction, performance, and social inclusion. Simultaneously, this reduces absenteeism in the workforce, and reduces cost in compensation claims. 

How to implement WHS in the workforce?

Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) hold the duty in managing and eliminating work, health and safety risks. PCBUs and health and safety representatives (HSRs) must undertake a risk management to identify potential hazards and assess the corresponding risks. This involves examining the impact of the risk and the likelihood of it occurring. Next, controlling the risks involve implementing the most effective measure to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate the hazard. 

Implementing company policies and procedures to prevent risks is important in ensuring that all employees recognise what to do in times of incident or crisis. These policies may include mandatory staff induction and regular WHS training. Regular assessments and updates of risk management are crucial.

Below are some of the employers' and workers' responsibilities with WHS:

Employers' responsibilities:

  • Establish policies and procedures for safe work practices
  • Create a work culture free of discrimination, harassment and bullying
  • Have adequate facilities and training to support workers' welfare
  • Provide workplace induction and training sessions
  • Provide any necessary personal protective equipment
  • Do not give workers tasks unless they have the necessary skills

Workers' responsibilities:

  • Keep your work area free of hazards
  • Follow all safety directions from your employers
  • Do not undertake work if you are not confident with it (ask your supervisor for advice and guidance)
  • Wear all required PPE
  • Assist HSRs and PCBUs on workplace inspections and consultations
  • Follow all company policies and procedures
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