By LEUT Joanne MacKintosh
The
RAN’s Training Authority- Submarines (TA-SM) based at HMAS Stirling
has been awarded a “five star” grading for its ongoing commitment
to achieving “world best practice” in the management of occupational
health and safety.
A comprehensive audit conducted by the National Safety Council
of Australia (NSCA) in March confirmed an overall performance
level of 97 per cent.
The council awarded TA-SM (CMDR Stuart Wheeler) the NSCA Five
Star Grading and Quality Assurance accreditation.
The audit also recognised TASM as a front line organisation in
conformance to maintaining world best practice by awarding an
NSCA Outstanding Performance Award for 2003.
The award of a Five Star Grading by NSCA is a first for the Navy.
The senior NSCA auditor, Mr Bruce Ingle praised staff for their
“pro-active commitment to workplace safety”.
