Workplace Safety

Job Dictionaries help to assess the suitability of applicants initially and as the job changes, induct employees, and assist an injured worker return to work faster. Acclaimed Workforce utilises a trained Occupational Therapist to ensure all elements of human function are captured.  

Our services include: 

• Identifying operational tasks that are undertaken frequently, infrequently or seasonally 
• Visiting the site to observe workers performing each identified task 
• Reviewing any documentation associated with the task 
• Taking measurements of weight lifted along with pushing and pulling forces to determine physical load on the body
• Estimating time in specific postures and positions 
• Taking videos or photos to assess possible environmental impacts  
• Advising on how to effectively embed job dictionaries into OHS processes 

By understanding the exact demands of the role as laid out by the Job Dictionary, it becomes apparent what tasks an employee may or may not be able to perform.  

Pre-employment screening ensures employees can complete all tasks and responsibilities of the job in which they are placed safely and without risk. Screening also provides information to help design tailored induction and training programs. 

Our services may include: 

• Work history checks 
• Qualification verification 
• Reference checks 
• Drug and alcohol testing  
• Functional capacity assessment
• Consultation with OTs, physios and doctors as required  

We create and host Toolbox Talks that directly relate to your industry, work site, job responsibilities and seasons.  

Topics are of your choosing, and can include manual handling and ergonomics, working around machinery, working in hot weather and electrical hazards, to name just a few.  

Our services include: 

• Tailored talks on-site 
• Encouraging worker participation and holding Q&As 
• Providing information sheets/hand outs 
• Placing safety material around the site 
• Providing refresher training on topics that is required by law 
• Monitoring progress and communicating reminders as required 

Tap into our on-site Return to Work coordinator and utilise their knowledge of your site from previous inductions, workplace assessments, toolbox talks and job dictionaries to actively manage a WorkCover claim as it occurs.  

Our services include: 

• Developing sustainable return to work plans 
• Attending appointments, lodging documents with the insurer and addressing daily case management requirements  
• Managing the claim in line with the relevant Return to Work Act (state-based)  
• Personalised support for the employee and employer with the aim of a safe and sustainable return to work  

Acclaimed Workforce can work in consultation with you to develop training and induction programs that reduce the risk of workplace injury, improve staff morale and retention. Effective Induction helps new starters to have a thorough understanding of their responsibilities, safety processes and machinery usage.  

 Our services include: 

• Standard and customised online induction and training modules 
• On-site walkthroughs and site introductions 
• Refresher courses for current employees 
• Coordination of government and industry body training 

Where government and industry body funded training are available, we can apply on your behalf to save you time and hassle. Learn more about our training services here. 

When it comes to injury prevention, knowledge is power. We give you access to online reporting to help prevent injuries through targeted safety processes and programs.  

Acclaimed Workforce will also perform onsite workplace assessments and provide corrective action recommendations that can mitigate risks, reduce incidents and create better health and safety outcomes for your workforce.  

Our services include: 

• Access to online reporting systems, with the ability to run reports as required   
• Access to experienced Workplace Health and Safety experts 
• Risk and hazard management services from onsite workplace assessments to corrective action recommendations  
• Rapid notification to employees of relevant hazards, injuries and incidents 

Acclaimed Workforce’s EIP is a pilot program in the Barossa for our clients and other businesses. Working together with  Physioactive, this program provides free physiotherapy sessions to employees as a way to prevent soreness or pain from becoming an injury that might otherwise require  your  employees to take time off work or result in costly  WorkCover claims.  

The most recent statistics from Safe Work Australia show that workplace injuries cost $61.8 billion annually.  Additionally, once a worker has been off for three months, the likelihood of them returning to work reduces  to just 50%. It’s typically smaller niggles and pains that go ignored which result in these more serious injuries occurring. This makes prevention and management of injuries key for employers.  

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