Global events are catalysts for change. For example, September 11 fundamentally changed the way organisations considered the security of employees. It’s possible to already see how COVID-19 is bringing about similar changes regarding considerations for employee security, health and wellbeing.
As organisations with a global footprint begin to increase activity across markets, it is clear that no “one policy fits all” approach can be taken when resuming operations. Local lockdowns, individual country restrictions and legislation will significantly impact how organisations operate in the new normal.
Leverage the expertise of our senior health and/or security experts to meet the health, safety and sustainability needs across the entire lifecycle of your business and meet your Duty of Care obligations.
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY & STANDARDS
> Do you have access to the latest information and the proper tools to develop health and safety policies? Do you have access to a trusted and trained Medical Physicians to ask questions on best practices?
International SOS provides consultancy services to assist your organisation in the development of integrated health risk management systems across your business, including:
- Development of policies, procedures and manuals and integrate these policies into your business. Examples include pandemic planning, health standard advisory and health risk assessments for each part of your business.
- Assist in the preparation for accreditation such as ISO 45001
- Gap analysis & benchmarking service to assist you in determining where your health standards and system is currently at and how to improve.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE PROGRAMS
> Do you have the resources and expertise to assess your workplace health and hygiene exposure? Do you have access to expert occupational health advisors to keep you and your people safe and compliant with legislative requirements?
An effectively executed Occupational Health and Hygiene program is fundamental in the delivery of a consistent and effective approach to safety. Employers with good Occupational Health programs find themselves in better control of losses from employee sickness, injuries and absences.
International SOS Occupational Health and Hygiene services can help you comply with your legislative requirements, meet your corporate social responsibility and duty of care obligations and improve the health outcomes of your employees. We develop and deliver:
- Fit for Work programs,
- Return to Work,
- Drug and Alcohol services
- Health screening tools
- Occupational health and hygiene monitoring programs suitable for a range of industries.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES
> Does your organisation have the tools to ensure your people are thriving? Do your people have access to support to build proactive skills that prevent stress and improve resilience?
Mentally healthy workplaces are positive environments where leaders and team members actively promote and invest in the mental health and wellbeing of themselves and their colleagues.
Mental ill health is now the number one reason for sickness absence and long-term incapacity. Absenteeism and low performance due to mismanaged mental health conditions costs Australian businesses up to $12 billion annually.
It’s in the interest of you, your colleagues and your business to go above and beyond in incorporating trusted mental health and resilience strategies in your workplace.
Our mental health specialists will partner with you to determine your needs and adopt a holistic approach to create a mentally healthy work environment for your organisation.
PANDEMIC PLANNING
> How prepared is your organisation for the next pandemic? Can you customise your plan by location or department? When was the last time you tested your pandemic plan?
Within our Health Consulting Practice, International SOS has a global team of pandemic specialists trained in public health that support our consulting and Pandemic Information Service.
Our tools and services have evolved through our experiences during outbreaks of SARS, Avian flu (H5N1 and H7N9), pandemic flu H1N1 2009, MERS-CoV, Ebola and most recently with the global COVID.
Globally, we have assisted over 300 clients with their pandemic and infectious disease programs.
SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTING
International SOS are at the forefront of providing medical solutions in some of the most remote and developing communities in the world, providing insight into the reality of community healthcare in developing countries.
Our public health, social and environmental consulting services are among the most advanced available, leveraging our vast network of multidisciplinary professionals and the logistical strength of International SOS throughout the world.
Our Public Health team have worked across multiple continents delivering heath impact assessments, baseline health surveys and community health action plans and programs both directly and through public private partnerships with well-respected funding bodies.
We also support our clients in the growing area of sustainability and GRI reporting, partnering with Environmental Resources Management to provide holistic solutions to our client’s sustainability challenges.
WORKFORCE RISK ADVISORY
> Is your travel policy still relevant? How do you approve movements based on risk now? How clear is the plan if something goes wrong overseas?
An effectively developed workforce risk preparedness program is fundamental to ensuring the safety and security of your employees.
International SOS Workforce Risk Advisory Services help you understand how to meet your Duty of Care obligations. Our security experts will work with you to develop and deliver:
- Organisational preparedness program
- Prepare for travel - mitigation measures, training, fitness for travel, pre-travel risk assessments, travel approvals and compliance.
- Advice during travel - monitoring events, communication and advice, respond to incidents, identifying exposure, providing information and assistance.
- Review and Audit your existing risk advisory policy / program.
SECURITY ESCALATION PLANNING
> Do you have a security strategy that is relevant in a volatile world? Do you have access to reliable insight, intelligence and technology to ensure your organisation remains secure and compliant?
Security Escalation Planning helps organisations be better prepared to deal with volatile situations. If the security environment in a country of exposure deteriorates to the degree where the safety and security of employees and their dependents is endangered, you may need to implement additional security procedures. This may require suspending or curtailing normal operations, and/or conducting an internal relocation or an evacuation to a third country safe haven. The development of a Security Escalation Plan will help you make better informed decisions on these key issues.
Our security experts are drawn from various backgrounds including professions services, law, cyber security, technology, intelligence services and the military. Our security team will work with you to develop and deliver:
- Escalation Management Plan
- Location Evacuation Plan
- Escalation Matrices
- Simulation Exercise
