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Implementing effective safe systems of work with 3t

Workplace safety is about more than just following regulations - it is about protecting your people, the environment and your assets. 

Even with the appropriate rules and workplace initiatives in place, serious injuries, deaths, and illnesses still occur across many industries.

Key to managing these risks is a safe system of work that is robust, fit-for-purpose and easy to use, from planning and risk assessment through to permit systems and safe completion of the task.

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Creating a comprehensive safe system of work (SSOW)

Without proper safety planning and hazard control, incidents are more likely to occur meaning businesses can face costs beyond human impact with legal claims, government fines, reputation damage and lower productivity.

This is where our expertise and experience can take the strain. For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with companies globally to control hazards and reduce risks. Our qualified and experienced experts become part of your team and provide guidance, support, training and coaching to improve all aspects of your safe system of work or control of work system from introducing new, fit-for-purpose systems, to supporting with succinct coaching or training on any aspect of your process.

How it works

Creating a thorough safety system of work is a step-by-step procedure that starts with task analysis. Employers can get an idea on how to build up an efficient safety plan by first assessing the job, recognising any risks or dangers involved and taking in contributions from staff who have ample experience doing it.

This process typically includes:

  1. Work scope identification
  2. Planning of resources, equipment and when is safest to do the work
  3. Hazard identification and task risk assessment 
  4. Implement controls which will include permits and certificates
  5. Toolbox talk to make everyone aware of the task, risks and mitigations
  6. Perform work
  7. Work completed, permits closed off, workplace put back to original state

3t will work with you to review your organisations safety system, at which point we’ll consider the following:

  • Is it simple yet robust?
  • Are the correct checks and balances in place?
  • Are your high hazard tasks properly controlled and understood?
  • Do your employees understand the system?
  • Do they understand the fundamentals of how to control work effectively?

By complying with this protocol, businesses are capable of creating complete security plans which serve both as protection measures for employees’ welfare and compliance with legal requirements respectively.

Risk Assessments by Qualified Professionals

At the core of any effective safety system is the risk assessment, a systematic process to identify hazards, evaluate their likelihood and potential severity and implement control measures to reduce risk as low as reasonably practicable.

This is where our expertise and experience can take the strain. For over 20 years, we’ve partnered with companies globally to control hazards and reduce risks. Our qualified and experienced experts become part of your team and provide guidance, support, training and coaching to improve all aspects of your safe system of work or control of work system from introducing new, fit-for-purpose systems, to supporting with succinct coaching or training on any aspect of your process.

With hundreds of combined years assessing workplace risks, our teams have the expertise to thoroughly evaluate the most complex of operations. We are capable of identifying hazards that may be overlooked by less qualified assessors and understand how to properly apply the hierarchy of controls to mitigate those risks.

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Tailored to Your Business

By reviewing and customising our recommendations to your specific requirements and priorities, we move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to thoroughly understand your workflows, risk tolerance, and workplace culture. This allows us to tailor your safe system of work to your unique operation.

This ensures that you get a safe system of work that really works for you and keeps your high hazard activities as low risk as possible.

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Global Experience Applied Locally

With specialists located globally, we can rapidly deploy seasoned consultants to your site anywhere in the world to begin assessments.

With decades of international experience under their belt, they immerse themselves in your local operations. You benefit from both deep insight into your workplace’s specific hazards and internationally recognised best practices. Our teams understand the latest standards as well as unique regional requirements.

This universal reach ensures consistent safety support across your sites which align with each base’s needs.

3t - Your Safe Systems Partner

Our existing safe systems of work partners have already experienced:

  • Reduced safety incidents, decreasing compensation fees, legal claims, and insurance sums through demonstrated risk reduction;
  • Increased productivity through fewer disruptions from injuries;
  • Improved workforce morale and retention by showing employees they are valued;
  • Enhanced reputation and community relations through safety commitments;
  • Greater leadership confidence with proactive risk management;
  • Consistent safety practices across all locations;
  • Avoidance of major safety failures including fires, explosions, or chemical releases.

 

Workplace safety is an investment that pays dividends across your organisation.

Our services deliver reduced risk along with bottom-line benefits.

We’re ready to guide you in controlling risks, meeting regulations, and protecting your most valuable asset: your people.