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Needs Analysis

An initial needs analysis will address key health and safety requirements within an organisation, to assist in understanding the context and drivers for change. Key components include:

Legislative Context

In an increasingly complex environment it is difficult to maintain knowledge of industry standards and legislative requirements. Prime works across all sectors and maintains up to date information regarding health and safety legislation, codes of practice and regulations. Our expertise includes:

Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations
Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act
Transport, Marine and Dangerous Goods Regulations
Manual Handling Code of Practice
National Health and Safety Standards
Offshore Medical Standards

Organisational Objectives

Most organisations understand their obligations in terms of minimum standards, although increasingly there is a push towards a more proactive approach, with health and safety goals being aligned with the strategic business plan. Prime will assist in the initial planning and budgeting process and provide organisations with information to support the business case. Key drivers include:

Reduced injury rates
Increased staff retention
Compliance to enable tendering for new contracts
The need for certification (e.g. AS 4801)
Response to improvement notices or external auditing
Insurance reviews
Change of ownership / Change in corporate objectives

Review of Current Framework

As part of the needs analysis an assessment of current framework, systems and processes may be conducted. This would include:

A comparison of current model to best practice.
Review of documentation including procedures, manuals, records & reports.
Conduct interviews with staff and management to assess levels of commitment, awareness and knowledge.
Verify and clearly define system deficiencies.
Provide feedback and recommendations.

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