WHS Matters is a South Australia consultancy based in the Adelaide Hills

Making WHS / OHS compliance easier

WHS Consultant Adelaide helping business owners understand their obligations WHS Matters offer an initial meeting which is 100% FREE and you are under no obligation to proceed any further unless you choose to do so.

As we have been involved with many businesses, we understand the need for value for money systems, something that is user friendly and is also easy to follow…!!

As your budget and business needs are paramount in what direction you take, we can discuss and agree on a suitable plan to meet your needs.

While setting up a WHS management system may at first seem daunting, it should not be a difficult process and we can assist you, as much or as little as is required so you can concentrate on your core business.

Also, did you know that if you have 30 or more employees you must have a designated, trained Return to Work Coordinator..? We can help there too.!

To find out more about WHS Matters, take a look at this FREE booklet. (Please contact us as special discounts may apply to you re page 10)

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Workplace health and safety consultant advising adelaide business owners Legal compliance is not an option – It’s a requirement…!!!

If you conduct a business, big or small and whatever your specialty, the WHS / OHS laws apply to you.

Prevention is better than cure and in turn by being pro-active not re-active means you can control the situation rather than letting it control you.

Our intention is to make WHS more accessible, user friendly and to assist you in meeting your WHS / OHS legal obligations.

Investing in an effective WHS management system should reduce workplace illness and injury, minimise the costs associated with workplace accidents, and reduce the likelihood of prosecution for breaches of WHS laws.

An effective WHS management system will assist the PCBU (Person Conducting a business or undertaking) to achieve these legislative obligations.

Meeting your WHS / OHS legal obligations

Understanding WHS Legislation for Adelaide Businesses Are you aware of your responsibilities in regard to the Work Health and Safety legislation?

If you are a Person Conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you have certain legal obligations under the WHS Act.

You have a primary duty of care to ensure the health and safety of workers and other persons at work by the work carried out by the business or undertaking.

A PCBU can be an employer, sole trader, contractor, corporation, association to name but a few.

Also, if you are self-employed, you must also ensure your own health and safety while at work.

The importance of work health and safety management systems

Most organisations have systems to manage a range of business issues, such as finance, human resources, and information. While these are important issues for any organisation, so too is the effective management of workplace health and safety.

In order to promote WHS in your organisation, it is essential that you establish a formalised WHS system and, as much as possible, integrate this into your daily business operations.

A WHS management system is that part of the overall management system which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the WHS policy, and so to managing the WHS risks associated with the business or undertaking of the organisation.

Improving your WHS / OHS Systems

Discover how WHS Matters can improve your WHS / OHS systems and how you can benefit from our consultancy services.

HELP WHEN WE NEED IT Our building company is growing and so too are our WH&S responsibilities. However, we are still too small for dedicated WH&S staff and our current staff can spend only so much time on keeping us WH&S compliant. So we turned to external help and found Cheryl from WH&S Matters. We initially engaged Cheryl to create a set of four operational plans for us (including a WH&S plan), which she completed competently, and in excellent time despite several delays at our end. We found Cheryl to be a willing listener, eager to understand our requests and focused on providing the solutions that suit our requirements. We have subsequently engaged Cheryl on an ongoing consultative basis to guide us through the WH&S jungle into the future, and help us to keep our systems up-to-date and our sites safe and compliant.

Woolcock Construction

“Cheryl helped me with my business’ emergency management. She’s friendly and has great communication, highly recommend.”

Stirling Family Chiropractic

Late last year I put pen to paper on my first “Commercial” contract as a Builder. All went well with my client except for the blank look on my face when they requested my Work Health and Safety system. Over the years as a Bricklaying sub-contractor I’ve never really come across too much to do with the safety aspect of Building sites. Most clients seem to turn a blind eye to what you are doing, so long as the bricks are going into the wall. Progressing into a General Builder over my 25 years in this sector and no real experience in dealing with Health and Safety you could imagine the sinking feeling that came over me when I was asked to present my Work Health and Safety system! Well… That’s where Cheryl Shepherd comes in to the story. I think after our initial phone consult Cheryl could tell that I was totally out of my depth and needed assistance. Cheryl sat me down, bought me a coffee and simply explained what I would require. Cheryl was incredibly observant to my needs, and after a few emails back and forth… I had my Work Health & Safety Pack. It was a huge hit with my client and work progressed on site. The WHS pack is easy to follow, it points out to all of my Contractors what is expected of them and the forms are well set out and easy to fill out. I’m definitely relieved and look forward to a “Safe” future in the industry. I can highly recommend the services of Cheryl Shepherd at Work Health & Safety Matters Pty. Ltd.

Tridon Built

Work Health & Safety Matters has provided us with valuable support as our business was expanding, which has enabled us to concentrate on what was needed elsewhere while knowing we were continuing to address our WHS legal obligations. They were very flexible to our timelines and understood our specific internal requirements. Work Health & Safety Matters have shown their professionalism by being prompt, efficient and having an understanding of what was really needed. I would not hesitate in recommending using the expertise of WHS Matters if you are after someone who listens and then proactively works with you to get the best possible outcomes.

Beerenberg

“Cheryl’s insight into our business operations and health & safety processes has been incredibly worthwhile. It was extremely beneficial to have Cheryl assess our workplace procedures and equipment from an external viewpoint. We have now updated SOP’S and made improvements to our factory floor which have improved our working environment”.

Packers

Australian Paving Centre (APC) is a franchised network of 15 stores extending over South Australia & Victoria. At APC, we value good advice & an expert’s opinion when it comes to Occupational Health & Safety Matters. We also appreciate proactive and reliable service in such a very important part of our business. Work Health & Safety Matters and Cheryl Shepherd provide the APC network of stores with all of these important factors, which help our APC business operate in a safe and healthy environment and gives us piece of mind, in our day to day OH & S operations. Cheryl Shepherd is an excellent choice for any small, medium or large sized business, looking for friendly, knowledgeable service and value for money.

Australian Paving Centre (APC)

”Cheryl from Work Health & Safety Matters has been engaged to assist with the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures at our processing site at Parramatta Creek in Tasmania. Cheryl has worked autonomously on this project, providing an efficient service to a high standard. Cheryl’s communication and consultation has been of an exceptional standard and she has engaged with our operators as well as management, to achieve an exceptional result. We would definitely recommend Cheryl’s approach and her professionalism.” Frances Bender Executive Director Huon Aquaculture Group Ltd.

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited

I asked Cheryl from Work Health & Safety Matters to support our work in establishing our teams in South Australia when we were awarded a new contract. She was very responsive, easy to work with and was able to turn the work around in a short timeframe with short notice. Even more the quality of the work was excellent and her ability to understand our businesses with little support made not only my job easier, but was incredibly impressive.

Baptcare

As a growing business it is very hard to follow and implement all the changes that are required. At Solar Eggs Pty Ltd, we have multiple locations and applications from Café Restaurant, administration, primary production, manufacturing, distribution and sales. WHS Matters were able to come in and assess the risks and take a holistic approach to the entire business. Then met with management to create an affordable plan that would not cause ongoing productivity delays, yet would cover what was really needed. I would highly recommend WHS Matters to anyone who is serious about safety they are there to get the job done. Not just to be another unaffordable business expense.

Solar Eggs Pty Ltd

“Cheryl was really efficient and fairly priced, she was a great help getting all my WHS documentation in order. I will definitely be using her again down the track when the need arises. Highly recommended.”

Adelaide Hills Tree Services