A. Overview and introduction
The Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 places responsibility on employers to take all practicable steps in the workplace to protect the health and safety of their employees.
This publication outlines the elements of organisational health and the benefits employers can expect to receive from investing in organisational health initiatives. Not only do organisational strategies manage the risks of injury and disease, they also reduce costs, increase productivity, raise staff morale and enhance performance.
Comcare encourages organisations to familiarise themselves with organisational health models. Gaining support from leadership and communicating openly with employees will lead to safer workplaces—an achievable and essential goal for all organisations.