Triple P
Health & Safety
Programme

The Triple P System emphasises risk assessment as a foundational element. It focuses on Policies, Procedures, and Practices for comprehensive health and safety management, while simultaneously providing a systematic framework for establishing, implementing, operating, monitoring, and improving an occupational health and safety management system.

What Is The Triple P System?

1. Policies

Policies set the framework and standards for how your organisation complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and all of its Regulations.

2. Procedures

Creates clear, practical steps that turn safety policies into daily actions. They ensure tasks are performed safely and consistently, aligning behaviour with policy intent.

3. Practices

Turning procedures into routine habits. Anchored in Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs), they ensure tasks are done safely and embed compliance into daily operations.

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The Link Between The Triple P’s, Risk Assessment and Control Measures.

Risk Assessment

Identify hazards, assess risks and determine control measures to minimise or eliminate risks. Risk assessments are a legal requirement and the starting point for a strong programme.

Policies Define Risk Management Strategy

Policies establish the standards and guidelines for managing those risks. These policies align with legal requirements and set clear expectations for how risks will be controlled.

Procedures Provide Detailed Instructions

Procedures translate policies into actionable steps. These are task-specific instructions that detail how control measures must be implemented to ensure safety.

Practices Reinforce Compliance

Through adherence to procedures, practices ensure that control measures are applied consistently, reducing the likelihood of accidents or non-compliance.

Continuous Monitoring and Feedback

The system continuously monitors & evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and practices. This feedback is used to update risk assessments and improve control measures.

Safe Operating
Procedures:

Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a direct result of applying the Triple P Programme. They provide step-by-step guidance on how to safely perform tasks, incorporating all identified risks, control measures and procedural requirements.

Management ensures SOPs are created and resourced. The Health and Safety Officer develops, reviews, and trains staff. Supervisors enforce adherence, while employees follow procedures and report issues. Internal auditors verify compliance and suggest improvements.

They provide clear, step-by-step instructions that reduce errors and risks, improve training for new employees and promote a safety culture. SOPs help organisations comply with regulations, enhance productivity and protect employees' health and safety by minimising hazards in the workplace.

Control measures are strategies and actions implemented to reduce or eliminate hazards in the workplace. They help manage risks by providing clear guidelines for safe task execution, ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a proactive safety culture. Effective control measures enhance employee safety, reduce incidents, and protect organizational assets while maintaining productivity.

Regular reviews and updates of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensure they remain relevant, effective and compliant with current regulations. These reviews help identify gaps, incorporate new developments, and improve safety practices. Consistently updating SOPs enhances employee training, fosters a culture of safety, and ultimately reduces risks and incidents in the workplace.

Benefits of The Triple P Programme:

The Triple P Programme is an approach to workplace safety that integrates Policies, Procedures, and Practices. Together, they ensure safety standards are clear, actionable, and consistently applied, forming a continuous loop of improvement across your organisation.

Alignment Policies, Procedures and Practices to establish a cohesive safety framework. This approach ensures that safety standards are consistently applied across the organisation, streamlining compliance efforts, eliminating gaps and fostering a strong safety culture. It not only meets regulatory requirements but also supports continuous improvement in risk management, making safety an inherent part of daily operations.

Evaluating the effectiveness of Policies, Procedures and Practices is essential for mitigating risks and enhancing workplace safety. By monitoring safety performance, organisations can pinpoint improvement areas, assess compliance and measure initiative effectiveness, fostering accountability and prioritising employee safety.

Audit-ready documentation within the Triple P Programme ensures that all safety-related Policies, Procedures and Practices are accurately recorded, easily accessible and up-to-date. This preparedness not only facilitates smooth audits by providing clear evidence of compliance but also reinforces a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in workplace safety.

The Triple P Programme facilitates behaviour change by integrating Policies, Procedures and Practices, which promote a clear understanding of safety expectations among employees. This alignment encourages adherence to safe behaviours, empowers employees to engage in safety practices and fosters a positive transformation in workplace safety culture.
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