Heavy industrial processes, such as many of those involved in the steel supply chain, carry with them some level of inherent risk. However, those risks are manageable and with proper process and attention to detail, the industry can move 'towards zero harm'.
The ASI believes that all injuries can be prevented and it is the responsibility of every single person in the supply chain, from those on the shop floor to those in upper management and boardrooms to exercise their duty of care to ensure that every single worker comes home safely to their families at the end of their work day.
The ASI is committed to working with our members in the steel supply chain and the industries that we serve to continually and unrelentingly improve safety performance through a range of initiatives, including the following:
The ASI welcomes participation from industry through joining groups and providing feedback and information that will assist the supply chain to work safely together.
For all safety related issues, contact our National Safety Manager:
Phil Casey
safety@steel.org.au
philc@steel.org.au
0424 225 701
The principles we apply, and we expect the industry to apply, mirror the Worldsteel Association health and safety principles. These principles are as follows:
The ASI believes that opportunities to make a difference and move 'towards zero harm' are actionable at every point in the steel supply chain.
The ASI supports or is involved in a number of safety-related initiatives across the complete supply chain. This includes working with other industry associations and workplace safety authorities to achieve logical pathways to safer work practices and outcomes.
The ASI provides support to industry with a number of specific safety-related initiatives, including:
Loading, transport and unloading of steel and fabricated steelwork components presents challenging logistical and safety issues. The ASI has been actively involved with a range of initiatives in this area, including:
Find out more about these initiatives.
The ASI has a track record in providing support to member organisations who have a requirement to action an ‘Enforceable Undertaking’ under Workplace Health and Safety regulation.
Find out more about enforceable undertakings and the benefits they can deliver to industry and the broader community.
We engage regularly with State WHS regulators and have a range of information and support material available to help you understand your ‘duty of care’ and the shared responsibility the steel supply chain has for safe compliant outcomes.
We provide an up-to-date listing of safety-related news and safety alerts.
We provide a range of relevant safety-related articles and reports, which can be accessed here:
Is your business ready for greater WHS responsibility? steel Australia, Dec 2017, p. 14 (PDF)
Streamlining supply chain through better safety, steel Australia, Jun 2017, p. 21 (PDF)
New system raises the roof on value, steel Australia, Sep 2016, p. 16 (PDF)
Locally made reel on wheels to keep mines safer, steel Australia, June 2016, p. 26 (PDF)
Smart feedback reduces road freight risks, steel Australia, June 2015, p. 24 (PDF)
