Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the ebook and thank you for the wonderful engagement, discussion and questions. We are pleased to report that the eBook, "Keeping your Business in Business with a positive safety culture, what you should know about and how to start", has now been downloaded in excess of 500 times.

In this article we discuss five practical steps you can follow to ensure your organisation is compliant with its legal obligations, including the requirements of all acts, regulations, standards and other licences relevant to your business. We discuss the establishment of a requirements library, tracking changes to requirements, accessing this information, providing personnel with documented instructions, certificates of competency, dealing with authorities and civil penalties.

Workplace consultation involves developing and implementing effective consultation mechanisms, which encourage cooperation, engagement of workers and management across the workplace. Discussion between management and workers on workplace health and safety (WHS) related issues are aimed at exchanging views and considering opinions. Reaching a consensus serves to foster collaboration, involvement and cooperation.

When it comes to safety management systems in the workplace, it’s better to be proactive rather than reactive to avoid problems in your workplace.

Are your safety management systems recording the right workplace safety data to reduce your premium?