OHS(Physical) Risk Management

Ensuring workplace safety involves proactively identifying risks and implementing effective strategies to mitigate them. At RAS-OHS, we bring extensive experience across diverse industries to offer practical, customized solutions that enhance safety and compliance. Whether addressing specific challenges or improving overall systems, our services are designed to adapt to the unique needs of each business.

Industry Specific Support

Shipping & Maritime

Education

Manufacturing

Retail

Healthcare & Residential Aged Care

Logistics & Warehousing

Common Risks

  • Injuries from lifting, carrying, or moving objects.

  • Incidents caused by uneven surfaces, obstacles, or wet areas.

  • Risks from unguarded or poorly maintained machinery.

  • Accidents involving forklifts, trucks, or other vehicles.

  • Hazards arising from structural damage, overloading, falling objects, forklift collisions, load instability, and inadequate inspections, leading to potential injuries, equipment damage, or operational downtime.

  • Injuries due to working at elevated levels without proper safety measures.

  • Contact with chemicals, leading to health issues.

  • Strains from improper workstation setup or repetitive motions.

  • Dangers associated with working in restricted or enclosed environments.

  • Potential for fires or explosions due to flammable materials or processes.

  • Hazard identification and prioritization.

  • Systems-thinking approach to identifying contributing factors and preventing recurrence.

  • Are you aware of your obligation under Regulation 28 of the OHS Regulations 2017?
    Have you been issued an improvement notice by WorkSafe VIC for failing to manage hazardous manual handling risks effectively?

    Employers must review and revise risk control measures for hazardous manual handling when:

    • Changes are made to processes, systems, or equipment involving manual handling.

    • New information about hazardous manual handling risks emerges.

    • A musculoskeletal disorder is reported or an incident occurs under Part 5 of the OHS Act.

    • Risk controls are inadequate or upon request from a Health and Safety Representative (HSR).

    Our Service: Ensuring Compliance and Safety
    We provide expert guidance to help employers:

    • Identify and address situations requiring mandatory reviews.

    • Enhance inadequate risk controls to ensure effectiveness.

    • Investigate incidents and implement improved solutions.

    • Maintain compliance through thorough documentation and practical risk control strategies.

  • WorkSafe Improvement Notices.

  • Safety management system optimization.

  • Tailored safety solutions for organizational change, contract-specific activities, and tender management, ensuring seamless integration of OHS principles into project execution and compliance.

Services & Solutions

  • General OHS-related, hazard-specific, organization-specific, aligned with regulatory and legislative expectations.

  • Regulatory and standards alignment.

  • Workplace and activity specific.

  • Strategic OHS guidance and expert consultation.

  • Digital tools, automation, and advanced systems for risk management and compliance.