OHS Development, Health & Safety Audit and Reviews
The core of the Health and Safety in Employment Act is the systematic identification, assessment and management of risk. To do this effectively you need a robust health and safety management system that reflects your business. Our experienced consultants have worked in all types of businesses and can assist you to develop your system from whatever stage you are at. We can build a system based on AS/NZ 4801 (the ACC WSMP standard), we can review your current system or audit its effectiveness. We can carry out pre-ACC audits to help you identify and fill gaps or we can carry out WSMP audits on behalf of ACC. We can also help you integrate your system with our unique Risk Manager web based compliance software to automate and simplify many of the routine tasks that can take up so much time.

Investigations
When things go wrong you may need help –fast. Whether it is dealing with the regulator, supporting your internal investigation, working with your lawyers to assess potential liability or undertaking a wider review of the implications of an event; Impac has experienced people to help. We are familiar with most of the proprietary investigation models and tools and can present our findings in a way you will get most benefit from. And we can also help you develop your investigation processes and train your staff before the event.

Business Analysis
Health and safety management systems often involve complex processes whether for hazard assessment or implementing controls. Sometimes they can be cumbersome and inefficient leading to negative associations and a reluctance to use them correctly. Our business analysts can help cut through the bureaucracy and design light touch systems that people will use. This process is particularly important if you looking to move to an IT system like Risk Manager as its vital to sort the process out before you automate it.

Project Safety Management
Undertaking a major project is a unique opportunity to embed good safety through design and the application of sound processes. Impac has particular expertise in this area working with clients on complex multi-million $ projects. We adopt a whole of life view of safety from design and construction through to operations and maintenance. We advise on procurement strategies, managing overlapping projects, contractor selection and monitoring project performance. But the secret is to start thinking about safety at the earliest opportunity and talk to us at the concept stage.

Expert witness and legal liability assessment
When things go badly wrong you need to know where you stand and what your liabilities might be. We can work with your legal team on a confidential basis under legal privilege to provide you with an assessment of your potential liability so you can plan accordingly. We also provide expert opinion in Court –whether for the prosecution or the defence on what ‘all practicable steps’ means in a particular situation.


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