Health and safety compliance is one of the immediate concerns to business owner or PCUB because it can directly relate to how safe and secure your physical workplace is. Mistakes in this area can lead to accidents and even loss of life, instead of just legal or financial complications.

It is extremely important to abide by your industry’s standard code of safety, and also to be aware of the national obligations and guidelines —At Site Safety Be Safe we’re always keeping an eye on legislation that might impact our clients. Whether it’s a change to the routes, for example.

It is vital to not only regularly check for updates on the rules and regulations, but also to physically implement the changes to your premises. may mean allocating a specific part of your company budget to construction costs, so the required alterations can be made quickly and precisely.

Bringing in a professional can be a great way to get a fresh perspective and an objective overview of how safe you have made your workplace. This way, Site Safety-Be Safe can advise our clients on the best ways to keep their workplaces safe and compliant. After all,
your safety is our top priority.

To communicate your commitment to safety, ensure that you are up to code, and get certified wherever possible. Certifications will not only ensure that you are in compliance with the required rules and regulations, but they also signal to your clients that your business is legitimate and responsible.

So rest assured that, no matter what changes the government brings about, we’ll be here to you navigate them and keep your workplace safe.

Legislation – SafeWork

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/legal-obligations/legislation

COMPLIANCE – SafeWork NSW

https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/compliance-and-prosecutions

Being compliant refers to having business procedures in place that are in accordance with the current laws, legislation, and industry best practices.

However, many businesses remain unaware of the dangers of not being compliant, and the devastating consequences this could have on their business.

Below, we look at six of the key dangers of being found non-compliant — and what you can do about it.

The Consequences Of NOT Being Compliant

1. Fines

Perhaps the most common consequence of being found non-compliant is a fine. These can be sizeable (well into millions of dollars for large corporations), and thus may be devastating for your business.

2. Legal Consequences

For more complex cases, there may be consequences beyond a fine.

Court appearances or sanctions can not only harm your business financially, but also damage its image and legitimacy. Receiving such a negative impact to your reputation can cause a devastating loss of trust to develop between you and your potential customers, so it should be avoided at all costs.

Legal consequences can also be costly and time-consuming, meaning they can affect the overall running of the business, interfere with daily operations, and drain your cash flow. To avoid these outcomes, consider consulting with experts in legal and compliance-related matters
even when you are confident no such issues exist. This can help you to prevent any potential problems from developing into major headaches, well in advance of the first visible signs appearing.

3. Safety Issues

Compliance is not simply a financial or legal issue, it can also relate to the safety and wellbeing of your workforce. In fact, many compliance requirements and regulations are in place because they are considered to be the safest way to do things.

Being non-compliant can not only result in fines and legal consequences, but it can also get someone seriously hurt. Remaining compliant at all times is a crucial way to avoid this happening.

4. Prevented From Operating

In some of the worst cases, or while a case is being investigated, your business may be prevented from operating at all.

5. Being Ineligible For Opportunities (especially the most lucrative contracts)

Some areas of compliance can be more voluntary than others. This means they may just be advisable rather than compulsory, but still of great benefit to your business.

A lack of compliance in these areas may bar you from certain opportunities. For example, if you do not have a key safety certification in place, it may mean that your business is unable to tender for the most lucrative contracts.

It can be helpful to not only seek compliance in the major, compulsory areas but also to look at the ways that you can go ‘above and beyond’ to inspire confidence.

6. Loss Of Trust

Along with all the serious financial and legal consequences faced by those who are non-compliant, there is also a negative impact on customer and client trust to consider.

Businesses hit with heavy fines, court appearances, or other undesirable circumstances are bound to be overlooked in favor of those with an unblemished reputation.

Sometimes these trust issues can be corrected, but it is always best to avoid them in the first place.

What Can You Do About It?

If you are concerned about failing in key compliance areas, it is important to identify and correct the issues as soon as possible. If done quickly enough, there may not be any damage done.

To help accomplish this, hiring Site Safety-Be Safe can be an excellent idea and Win-Win for both

Here are just some of the ways that not complying with the relevant regulations can cost your company dearly in the long run, while also affecting your operations on a day-to-day basis.