Business Under Surveillance Program
Unfortunately for some companies, they would fall under the “Business Under Surveillance” program also known as the BUS program in short.
These are three factors that will attribute to companies falling under this category:
- Fatal Accidents
- Poor WSH management (e.g. poor site conditions)
- Accumulated demerit points
For these companies, their names are publicly shared on the ministry of manpower website which directly affects their business’s reputation and future business opportunities. They would undergo two phases, “assessment” and “surveillance” with the need to update the Ministry of Manpower’s Occupational Safety and Health Division on a regular basis.Companies that have demonstrated significant improvement to their WSH standards would then be allowed to exit the program.
Do not allow your company to fall under the BUS program as it would greatly affect the business’s reputation as mentioned. Read on more to find out what we can do to prevent this.
Implementing the WSH improvement programme
In order to advocate and instill Workplace Safety and Health (WSH), companies often engage auditors and safety officers to uncover gaps and then fill them with the appropriate action. However, WSH isn’t an easy game of just having proper procedures and processes. WSH encompasses the former, the mindset, the right practice, and the realization of the consequences of incorrect practices. Following MOM guidelines is essential for comprehensive workplace safety.
QES Consultancy has had success stories with our existing clients on improving their condition of WSH. WSH improvement program was then created to value add our existing offerings to our clients. Our workplace safety compliant methodology has proven effective across various industries.
Program Flow
A five-step program will kick in after the assessment of the situation.
They involve:
Assessment
Recommendation
Intervention
Review
Monitor and Evaluate
Projected Results
While the results may vary, these five main improvements can be seen
throughout our program implementation.
1. Reduce in Workplace Accidents
2. No high insurance premium
3. Reduce loss in man-days due to reduce accidents
4. Reduce in authority fines
5. Safe culture instilled
Contact Us
If you require additional details about our services, please feel free to reach out to us. We are dedicated to assisting you in establishing a safer, compliant, and more efficient workplace. Alternatively, you can request that we contact you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
The WSH Improvement Programme is designed to help businesses enhance their Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) standards by identifying gaps and implementing corrective measures. It is crucial for companies looking to prevent workplace accidents, avoid penalties, and improve their safety culture while maintaining WSHO compliance. Safety officers play a vital role in facilitating these improvements through proper guidance and oversight.
Companies that experience fatal accidents, poor WSH management, or accumulate demerit points may fall under the Business Under Surveillance (BUS) program, which negatively affects their reputation and business opportunities. The WSH Improvement Programme helps businesses proactively enhance their safety practices, reducing the risk of falling under BUS. Safety coordinators work alongside management to ensure adherence to best practices.
QES Consultancy follows a five-step approach to improving WSH standards:
Assessment – Conducting inspections, document reviews, and interviews to identify gaps.
Recommendation – Providing a tailored action plan to address safety concerns.
Intervention – Implementing corrective measures to improve WSH practices.
Review – Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.
Monitor & Evaluate – Ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with WSHO regulations and WSHC standards.
Businesses that implement the WSH Improvement Programme can expect:
✔ Fewer workplace accidents leading to a safer work environment.
✔ Lower insurance premiums by reducing accident risks.
✔ Reduced loss in man-days due to fewer work-related injuries.
✔ Avoidance of authority fines by complying with WSH regulations.
✔ A strong safety culture that benefits employees and business reputation.
✔ Better coordination between safety officers and management teams.
