safe business is good business Business Assistance Unit (BAU) Tony Robinson

safe business is good business Presentation Outline Essentially, here today to talk about the workplace advisory visits program,and Tell you about some of our products and services

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safe business is good business Workplace Advisory Program Assist SMB’s with practical advice around management of workplace health & safety, WC and injury management issues Governed by an agreed Protocol between BAU & Inspectorate

safe business is good business Workplace Advisory Program Model Free advisory visit BAO’s do not have enforcement powers Visit must be initiated by SMB operator Workplace Advisory Visit Report issued at completion of visit SMB encouraged to develop action plan Follow-up visit if required – limit of three Explore potential incentives for SMB

safe business is good business Workplace Advisory Program Referral to Inspectorate If the SMB operator fails to: eliminate or control identified serious risks and/or hazards (or an imminent danger) action not taken within the agreed timeframe or SMB refuses the BAO to gain access to the workplace for a follow up visit

safe business is good business Workplace Advisory Program A workplace advisory visit will not generally be conducted where SMB’s are: Under Investigation Have outstanding Improvement or Prohibition Notices issued Subject to action as an Uninsured Employer under the Uninsured Liability and Indemnity Scheme (ULIS) As a result of a recent wage audit, mounted an appeal against the Tariff Calculation or Cost of Claims Estimation

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BAU Products / Services Workshops – public and on demand One on one advice Events The Safety Bus Safe Business Advisory Days/forums Mentoring Project Industry Specific Web Pages SMB Self Assessment tool (Serious about Safe Business pack)

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