The Benefits of Implementing an Integrated Occupational Health System (OHS)
An integrated occupational health system (OHS) assist organisations in improving employee productivity, business efficiency, and increasing compliance. In this post, we explore the business benefits of an integrated OHS solution on the organisation and its external stakeholders.
An integrated OHS system provides important information about the state of well-being of the workforce to facilitate better planning of projects that are human resource intensive.
- Informs and trains employees about hazards and risks in the workplace, so they can identify potential problems earlier and more accurately
- Performs early and accurate identification of adverse health trends in workers’ groups
- Addresses any identified health problems and proposes remedial actions timeously and in a cost-effective way
- Improves the general well-being of the workforce in an organisation
- Prevents further HR and health-related workplace issues through fast health remedies recommendations
- Minimises employee sick leave by addressing developing conditions and diseases at an early stage.
- Adopts a general preventative philosophy that is more cost-effective than cure and treatment solutions for work-related injuries and other health problems
ISO 45001 is one of the International ISO standards identified with Occupational Health and Safety Management (OH&S). An ISO standard gives a structure to give better, protected working conditions, eliminate workplace risks and enhanced employee safety, Organisations can use ISO 45001 Occupational health and safety management systems – requirements with guidelines for use to develop an organized way to deal with health and safety.
An integrated OHS solution also contributes towards solving general industry occupational issues through its continuous research into health matters and compliance with occupational safety legislation.
- Enables further progress and development in the health industry
- Promotes healthy PR values outside the organisation as it demonstrates commitment towards its employees and the community in a tangible way
- Ensures compliance with relevant legislation and external audit systems
- Aligns organisations with international trends in occupational health, allowing them to compete globally
In conclusion, employing an Integrated Occupational Health System is a prerequisite for the modern organisation, with strategic benefits that help businesses derive real value and reduce costs at the same time.
