Why Arch Risk Management Plus Safety Management is different

Managing health and safety isn’t a straightforward task. It involves numerous elements that constitute a safety framework, encompassing various activities, physical spaces, and the resources a business uses.

Moreover, it demands the cooperation and engagement of everyone in a management role and the positive involvement of employees and other stakeholders.

Adding to the complexity is the requirement for an audit trail and robust record-keeping to meet legal obligations and assure regulatory agencies and insurers in case of workplace accidents and liability claims.

In the midst of all this, there can be obstacles due to operational friction caused by a lack of organizational accountability and resistance to safety efforts.

On the surface, it may seem that the cost of these safety measures doesn’t offer a clear return on investment compared to other financial demands.

But what if the health and safety management system itself made things even more challenging?

If the safety management system is difficult to access, complex, and lacks transparency, it can inadvertently lead to the following issues:

• Poor records can affect claims defensibility and damage the organisation’s reputation in the event of questionable claims and HSE interventions.
• At a broader level, this can impact a business’s valuation during due diligence, especially if it engages in high-risk activities.
• Reduced safety activities, such as inspections and risk assessments, can lead to lower protection levels, increased exposure to incidents and claims, and business interruptions.
• A lack of engagement and accountability can decrease protection and foster a negative attitude toward safety processes, potentially adding to operational costs.

Why Arch Risk Management Plus is different

A Health and Management system that hinders an organisation’s ability to engage with and manage risk is part of the problem, not the solution.

On the flip side, consider if a management system, like Arch Risk Management Plus could:

• Eliminate paper-based records that degrade over time.
• Streamline processes, making it easier for a wider range of employees to engage.
• Offer easy access to tasks like checklists and toolbox talks.
• Provide visibility into compliance with H&S requirements.
• Generate performance metrics for proactive risk management.
• Deliver management information and reporting for informed decision-making.
• Reduce administrative time, allowing more focus on management and analysis.
• Promote engagement and participation in H&S activities throughout the organization.
• Decrease operational friction and costs associated with health and safety.

By viewing the health and safety management system as a crucial aspect of the safety process rather than just a repository for documents and records, it can become a business enabler. This approach can help the business achieve optimal operational impact and foster more “willing and able” business engagement.