b'OHS ACCREDITATIONSIMPLY PUT, IMPLEMENTINGThats not to say OHS programs can (or should) be enforced through fear of punishment. Instead, Hall suggests the most effective way of maintaining STRUCTURE WITHIN YOUR BUSINESSsupport for OHS programs and the accreditation process is to be clear about the firms expectations, IS GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS. IFreward successes, and take measures to re-train or course-correct individuals who are not upholding their YOU TAKE THE PROCESS SERIOUSLY,H&S responsibilities. Youre always going to get pushback, no matter what, AND YOU EMBED MEANINGFULbut I have yet to see a client lose employees because theyve implemented the health and safety programs, HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES,says Hall.At the end of the day, he continues, if management THATS NOT ONLY GOING TOstands firm on their convictions and makes a point of correcting bad habits, people will begin to see the PROVIDE YOUR BUSINESS WITHbenefits and do their part.MORE OPPORTUNITIES; ITS GOINGNevertheless, entropy is to be expected. Despite a firms efforts to establish and accredit an OHS program, every company faces the challenge of TO REDUCE YOUR INJURIES,keeping their momentum going. This is where it pays to create a strategic plan with input from individuals ENHANCE MORALE, AND CREATEthroughout the company and involve all project stakeholders in ensuring OHS programs are alive and A MORE SUPPORTIVE ANDwell in the field.The more people that you get involved with building PRODUCTIVE CULTURE WITHINand sustaining an OHS program, the more people are YOUR WORKFORCE accountable for its success, adds Hall. MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL Regardless of which accreditation program you choose, a strong Health & Safety Management System is funda- BENEATHmental for establishing proven practices that ensure workers come home safe and projects run smoothly.THE SURFACE But the benefits extend far beyond health and safety. Simply put, implementing structure within yourBEHIND THE business is good for your business, says Hall. If you take the process seriously, and you embed meaningful health and safety measures; thats not only going toSCENESprovide your business with more opportunities, its going to reduce your injuries, enhance morale and create a more supportive and productive culture within your workforce. Granted, the success of an OHS program hinges on a companys willingness and ability to keep it front and centre. This requires a top-down buy-in from business leaders supported by consistent messaging, ongoingICONIX Waterworks is dedicated to delivering training and a commitment at all levels to keep H&Sthe products and services you need to keep practices from falling by the wayside. essential projects running throughout ourcommunities.As soon as management has dissension over the program, then so does the entire company, warnsWorking Together. Working Safely.Hall. On the other hand, when workers see that their leaders are buying into these programs, everybody falls in line behind themespecially when its made clear that this is a business priority and corrective actionsiconixww.comwill be addressed if individuals arent on board. H 2 OSWCAFall 202027'