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Thursday, 19 January 2023

bizSAFE -What is bizSAFE













bizSAFE is a nationally recognised capability building programme designed to help companies build workplace safety and health capabilities.bizSAFE is a five-step programme that assists companies to build up their WSH capabilities so that they can achieve superior improvements in safety and health standards at the workplace.

To kick start the journey, your top management must demonstrate its commitment towards WSH.

bizSAFE certification is not a mandatory or legal requirement. but companies are strongly encouraged to participate in bizSAFE. In the process of attaining bizSAFE certification, companies will also benefit by acquiring WSH capabilities and be able to implement a Risk Management System or WSH Management System

bizSAFE consultant (Level 1 to STAR) bizSAFE is a five-step programme that assists companies to build up their WSH capabilities so that they can achieve superior improvements in safety and health standards at the workplace. To kick start the journey, your top management must demonstrate its commitment towards WSH

The bizSAFE Level 1 workshop for CEOs/Top Management would help top management in your organisation understand the importance of being committed to workplace safety and health as well as align with current the code of practice. The workshop will enable top management to understand WSH protocols from all working levels

bizSAFE level 2

Your company must nominate a Risk Management (RM) Champion to attend the level 2 course on “Develop and Implement a Risk Management Plan”. The duration of the course is 2 days. At the end of the course, the RM Champion will be able to understand the concept of Risk Management and legal requirements under WSH (Risk Management) Regulations. The participant will attain a “Statement of Attainment” when they have fully completed the course.

bizSAFE level 3

All workplaces covered under the Workplace Safety and Health Act (WSHA) must conduct risk assessments for every work activity and process carried out at their workplaces.

This is an important step towards complying with the requirements in the WSHA all related legislations. In order to attain bizSAFE Level 3 status, your enterprise must engage an MOM Approved WSH Auditor to assess your company’s implementation of the RM.

bizSAFE level 4

In attaining bizSAFE level 4, your company must select a Workplace Safety and Health Management System (WSHMS) Programme Lead to attend the 4 day bizSAFE level 4 course on WSHMS. After completing the WSHMS Plan, your business may apply for bizSAFE Level 4 status.

bizSAFE STAR

Lastly, to achieve bizSAFE STAR status, your company must obtain SS506 Certification issued by SAC accredited certification bodies OR BS OHSAS 18001 or other equivalent certification accompanied by a RM Implementation Audit Report by MOM Approved WSH Auditor.

Benefits of the bizSAFE audit and Certifications

Create a safer and healthier work environment for all employees

Increase business competitive edge

Increased company branding and image

Company name will be listed on WSH Council website

Gain recognition by Partners and industry

Compliance to WSH (Risk Management) Regulations

Awarded with a bizSAFE level 3 certificate bearing company name

Awarded with bizSAFE audit logo to be reflected in name card, letterhead, collaterals, etc.

Compliance to various tender and contracts specifications from government and private sectors

Potential reduction of insurance premiums with some participating financial institution

Who May Apply
You may apply for bizSAFE if your company is a registered business in Singapore.

If you are an overseas company, you must engage an Accredited Auditing Organisation (AAO) to conduct the bizSAFE Level 3 Risk Management (RM) Implementation Audit at your overseas workplace or site office.

Why You Should Apply
bizSAFE helps you to ensure that your company complies with risk management regulations and increases your company's competitive edge. Please refer to our full list of benefits for more information