New App Proves To Be A Safe Bet

It’s been nearly 12 months since the introduction of Huon’s Hazard Reporting App and it’s safe to say the new system has revolutionised the way we report incidents at Huon.

Huon’s Work Health & Safety Manager, Stuart Lovell, alongside the IT team, conceptualised and built the app with the aim of streamlining our reporting mechanisms, as well as make it easier for staff to report an incident. While the stats speak for themselves, Stuart said that the feedback from users has been really positive. “For the period July 2020 – February 2021, we received 395 incidents and 118 hazards from the new app; that’s an average of 56 incidents (including near misses) and 17 hazards being reported each month,” said Stuart.

–“For the 12 months prior to the implementation of the App, we would average 21 incident reports and five hazard reports.” –

Stuart said that he believes the increase in reports was not due to an increase in incidents, but due to the ease of using the App. “The number of reports is a strong indication that we have implemented a system that gives staff access to a simple, but meaningful way to report WHS issues,” said Stuart. –“This has resulted in greater visibility of the issues across the business. It also ensures more accountability in relation to closing out hazards, which prevent future incidents.” –

Stuart and the WHS team are now looking to implement the App into our Parramatta Creek, Ingleburn, and Forrestdale factories. “Introducing the App to other areas of the business will further streamline our reporting processes, and expose more staff to the user-friendly App,” said Stuart. More information on the App can be found via the Huon Web Apps portal.

–In safe hands –