The client engaged MicroRisk Group to provide technical support, advice and strategic leadership in relation to the management of occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks within their organisation. The client regulates an industry sector in Victoria and in doing so undertakes inspections, investigations and audits to enforce compliance with legislation.

The client was issued with an Improvement Notice by WorkSafe in relation to the conduct of these inspections, investigations and audits by its employees.

MicroRisk Group was engaged by the client to support its efforts in complying with the Improvement Notice by the compliance date and support the management of its ongoing OH&S risks and obligations. MicroRisk Group worked closely with the client’s project team and executive leadership teams to:

• monitor the status of work against the Improvement Notice project plan

• support the client to consult with its employees on steps taken to comply with the Improvement Notice

• ensure the client was effectively preparing and providing evidence of compliance to WorkSafe including facilitating engagement with WorkSafe to ensure shared understanding and expectations prior to the compliance date

• advising on the effectiveness, implementation and revision of critical safety management activities, ensuring the client was effectively identifying and managing OH&S and regulatory risks generally