The OFSC works with industry to develop case studies. Case studies detail initiatives used to address OHS issues and practical ideas that can be adopted by industry.
These case studies are available in PDF and RTF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.
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OHS Case Studies
Sharpe Bros
Driving cultural change in small business: Sharpe Bros (Aust) Pty Ltd (PDF) Driving cultural change in small business: Sharpe Bros (Aust) Pty Ltd (RTF)
Safety is everyone's business and Sharpe Bros have implemented a program aimed at developing and maintaining a positive safety culture.
Safe Design
Supporting safe design through education: (PDF)
Supporting safe design through education: (RTF)
Considering safe design during the design phase of a project helps to eliminate or reduce risk of injury during the life of a project.
Ausclad
Effective HSE Management: Ausclad Group of Companies (PDF)
Effective HSE Management: Ausclad Group of Companies (RTF)
Outlines a health and safety management system specifically developed to manage safety in a multi-disciplined organisation.
Abigroup & Leighton joint venture
Safer construction: Working with underground utilities: An Abigroup and Leighton Joint Venture (PDF)
Safer construction: Working with underground utilities: An Abigroup and Leighton Joint Venture (RTF)
This case study focuses on an integrated safety approach, featuring a combination of training and safety initiatives to work with underground utilities, particularly electrical and gas services.
Dalma
Fall protection in Formwork: Dalma Formwork (PDF)
Fall protection in Formwork: Dalma Formwork (RTF)
Dalma have used a system of removable handrails and posts to increase the level of fall protection in formwork construction.
Walker Corporation
Site safety management plan: Walker Corporation (PDF)
Site safety management plan: Walker Corporation (RTF)
When Broadway Shopping Centre was constructed, Walker Corporation took into consideration the fact that the building fell under Heritage Commission guidelines.
A W Edwards
Effective OHS initiatives: A W Edwards STAT-EAST Works (PDF)
Effective OHS initiatives: A W Edwards STAT-EAST Works (RTF)
This project undertaken by A W Edwards was conducted underground. As a result they were faced with a number of hazards. Including maintaining air quality and working in a confined space.
Bovis Lend Lease
Safety culture program: Bovis Lend Lease Incident & Injury Free (PDF)
Safety culture program: Bovis Lend Lease Incident & Injury Free (RTF)
Incident & Injury Free is an international program developed by Bovis Lend Lease to encourage a positive health and safety culture in the company.
Probuild
Work and life balance: Probuild Constructions Victoria (PDF)
Work and life balance: Probuild Constructions Victoria (RTF)
Probuild support a workplace culture which encourages a work and family balance.
Tullamarine-Calder Interchange
Safety index: Tullamarine-Calder Interchange (PDF)
Safety index: Tullamarine-Calder Interchange (RTF)
During construction of the Tullamarine-Calder Interchange an OHS benchmark was set above usual construction industry standards.
D Williams
Managing OHS in a small business: D Williams Builders (PDF)
Managing OHS in a small business: D Williams Builders (RTF)
Employing five staff, D Williams Builders have been recognised for their commitment to OHS.
John Holland
Passport to Safety Excellence Training Program: John Holland Group (PDF)
Passport to Safety Excellence Training Program: John Holland Group (RTF)
John Holland has a vision of 'No Harm'. The company has put in place safety activities to achieve best practice safety standards.