bizSAFE: What is it?
Bizsafe: What is it?
What is bizSAFE: Companies in the bizSAFE community can proudly display the bizSAFE logo on their business collaterals (such as letterheads. name cards, etc.) as a reflection of their commitment to safety.
BizSAFE enterprises enjoy other business privileges and advantages offered by partners who participate in this program. As a safety measure, members of the public can verify on the company’s bizSAFE via the self-help tool done by WSH Council.
What is bizSAFE
Level 1 To embark on the bizSAFE journey, your enterprise’s top management has to sign up for a 1/2 day workshop for CEOs/Top Management conducted by bizSAFE service providers. What is Bizsafe? It is a programme designed to help companies build workplace safety and health (WSH) capabilities. Upon completion of the workshop, your company will be granted bizSAFE Level 1 status.
Going on to Level 2 and 3 For Level 2, your enterprise must nominate a Risk Management (RM) Champion to attend a bizSAFE course on Risk Management. At the end of the course, the RM Champion must be able to chart out the RM Implementation Plan. Your enterprise will then be upgraded to bizSAFE Level 2.
All workplaces covered under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) are required to conduct a risk assessment for every work activity and process carried out at their workplaces.
Workplaces that have achieved Level 3 would have their RM implementation. This is an important step towards complying with the requirements in the WSHA and its subsidiary legislation. In order to attain Level 3 status, your enterprise must engage a MOM-Approved WSH auditor to assess the implementation of RM in your enterprise.
The journey continues For Level 4, your enterprise must select a Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS) Programme Lead to attend the course on WSHMS. With the acquired knowledge, the WSHMS Programme Lead must be able to develop a WSH Implementation Plan for your enterprise. After completing the WSHMS Plan, your enterprise may apply for Level 4 status.
As a safety measure, members of the public can verify on the company’s bizSAFE via the self-help tool done by WSH Council.
In this program, there are five different levels to achieve. To start, your enterprise’s top management must show commitment to WSH. The efforts must be sustained until a good WSH management system is achieved.
QES Consultancy is well experienced in obtaining various bizSAFE level for companies. Talk to us to find out more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
bizSAFE is a workplace safety and health (WSH) program in Singapore that helps organizations create their risk management capabilities and improve workplace safety.
bizSAFE certification indicates that your company takes workplace safety and health seriously, demonstrating compliance to government standards to reduce risk and protect employees in the workplace.
bizSAFE provides a structured framework for organizations to identify hazards, assess risks, implement, control measures, and develop a culture of safety which could subsequently lead to a reduction of accidents and injuries.
The Workplace Safety and Health Council (WSHC) manages and administers the bizSAFE programme in Singapore.
bizSAFE has 5 levels (Levels 1 to Star) and each level represents a level of risk management maturity, with the progression from commitment and training (Level 1) then through the different stages and eventually achieving advanced risk management and workplace safety (bizSAFE Star).
To apply for bizSAFE, your company must first register with the WSH Council, attend training courses, implement risk management measures, and prepare submission of documentation for review and assessment.
All industries benefit, but construction, manufacturing, marine, and logistics industries particularly benefit from bizSAFE due to their higher risk in the workplace.
The answer depends on the size and preparedness of the company, although it typically takes anywhere from a couple of months to a year to advance through all the levels.
Companies must accept to manage workplace risks and hazards, as well as be prepared to renew their certifications when required. Companies must have an active safety and health programs to sustain bizSAFE status.
bizSAFE requires companies to send individuals for WSH risk management training. The required training is different based on the bizSAFE level for which the company is applying.
bizSAFE sets the direction for companies to proactively check hazards and control risks in the workplace. This should help them to reduce hazards and unhealthy practices in the workplace and increase the likelihood of safe work practices and in-turn, reduce incidents.
No, bizSAFE is voluntary. However, most sectors of industry, as well as government contracts, may incentivise, and evaluate companies for compliance to bizSAFE.
Benefits include less incidents, better compliance with regulations, a better reputation, eligibility for government grants, and enhancing the opportunity to tender.
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