Physical Health and Safety

Hazard and risk assessments are the backbone of keeping workplaces safe and healthy. It’s all about spotting potential dangers and taking action to prevent accidents. By carefully looking at hazards and understanding the risks they bring, we can help you put in place the right controls to protect employees, reduce accidents, and stay in line with the law. 

Examples of how we can help: 

• Building a workplace inspection program, policy and checklist.

• Developing a hazard program, hazard registry and hazard evaluation tools.

• Training on how to conduct hazard and risk assessment.

Auditing and gap analysis are essential for keeping health and safety standards top-notch in any company. Audits give us a thorough look at what we’re doing now, making sure we’re following the rules and finding ways to make things better. Gap analysis helps us compare what we’re doing to what we should be doing, showing us any gaps that need to be filled. By using these tools together, we can help you identify and fix problems that may not even have shown up yet. 

At Revolve we can help your business develop audits and checks that will promote compliance with laws, regulations and existing internal policies. Addressing potential non-compliance issues proactively allows for reducing the risk of accidents, fines, and legal liabilities. It promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, key to any safety culture.

Safety investigations are an integral component of a robust health and safety program. They identify the causal factors of accidents and incidents, enabling proactive measures to prevent their recurrence. A comprehensive investigation uncovers concealed issues, enhances risk management capabilities, and demonstrates a genuine commitment to workplace safety. 

We possess the expertise, knowledge, and proven methodologies such as Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS) allows us to conduct thorough investigations, uncover the root causes, and devise practical solutions. Collaborating with us empowers businesses to enhance their safety culture, mitigate future accidents, and adhere to safety regulations.

There's a lot of buzz about DEI these days. Regardless of your views as a business owner, it's an important Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental to fostering employee participation in safety programs by ensuring that all individuals feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute. An inclusive approach enables organizations to effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, considering language, cultural nuances, and individual perspectives. This is especially important when conducting safety investigations. Demonstrating throught towards your workers backgrounds fosters trust, encourages open dialogue, and enhances the quality of insights gathered. 

At Revolve we are trained in GBI+, a methodology developped to identify help organizations evaluate inclusivity of policies and programs from inception to implementation. We can assist with development or modification of existing programs, offering targeted training, and supporting effective communication strategies. 

Developing and maintaining effective programs, policies, and procedures is a must for a robust health and safety management system. These elements serve as comprehensive guidelines, ensuring compliance with regulations and establishing consistent practices to manage risks and protect employees. Regular review and updates ensure their relevance and responsiveness to evolving workplace needs and standards. We can provide assistance by drawing upon our expertise to design tailored, compliant programs and conducting comprehensive reviews to identify gaps or inefficiencies. In doing so, you can bolster your safety framework, mitigate risks, and cultivate a proactive safety culture.

Change management is paramount within an occupational health and safety management system to ensure the seamless implementation of new processes, technologies, or organizational alterations without compromising workplace safety. It facilitates the elimination or mitigation of potential risks by ensuring that all stakeholders are engaged in the right way at the right time. Effective change management bolsters the adaptability and resilience of the safety system by ensuring that all employees, regardless of their level, comprehend the rationale, methodology, and timing of changes. This fosters trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to health and safety, creating an environment where continuous improvement is embraced and valued. 

Our experience implementing systematic approaches to planning, communication, and monitoring changes, will help your organization maintain compliance, minimize disruptions, and safeguard employees.

Project management is a cornerstone of implementing initiatives within an occupational health and safety management system, especially any major changes. It ensures structured planning, clear timelines, and efficient resource allocation. Project management provides a framework to align objectives, track progress, and achieve desired outcomes. When integrated with proven change management techniques, project management helps address the impacts of change systematically, engaging stakeholders and maintaining operational stability. Combined with effective hazard and risk control, it ensures that new projects are executed safely, minimizing risks and aligning with safety goals. We can help your business bring these together to promote seamless implementation, compliance, and a proactive safety culture.

Effective communication ensures that critical information, policies, and procedures are readily accessible and comprehensible to all employees. By employing a diverse range of communication methods, including traditional approaches such as posters and meetings, as well as emerging digital tools such as applications and social media platforms, organizations can effectively engage employees across a broad spectrum of ages and workforces.

We can assist you in developing a comprehensive communication policy and strategy that strategically utilizes these methods and more. This approach involves tailoring messages to meet the specific needs of various groups, thereby fostering enhanced understanding, collaboration, and the reinforcement of the organization’s safety culture.

A robust training program equips both frontline workers and management with the knowledge and skills to effectively identify, mitigate, and manage risks. Tailored training ensures that frontline employees comprehend their roles in maintaining safety, while management acquires the leadership abilities to foster a proactive safety culture. 

We can assist in developing or enhancing training programs by assessing organizational requirements, crafting customized content, and helping your organization deliver engaging sessions. This approach ensures compliance, enhances safety performance, and aligns all levels of the organization toward a shared commitment to workplace health and safety.