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What We Do
The technical stuff
Identifying and mitigating risk is a requirement for any business. It assists organisations in making informed decisions, setting strategy and achieving objectives.
Without a Holistic Focus approach to safety, you are only seeing part of the picture. The integration of safety, risk, compliance, people and culture into everyday business creates layers of defence for a safer workplace. No longer is it enough to focus on organisational elements in isolation – systems fail in complex ways.
Specialising in the development, auditing and review of Work Health and Safety (WHS) systems, policies and procedures to allow organisations to perform at their best. Our WHS management experience ensures your organisation will have a holistic understanding of how each component fits together, affects and is dependent upon the other.
Whether you are just starting out, undertaking a review of your safety systems or looking to restructure, we have you covered.
Why us?
The goal when creating Holistic Focus was to guide companies to reach their vision of creating a safer workplace.
Behind every company, there is a team. Behind every team, there are people. Our mission is to build valued relationships to help unleash the potential in every company to create safer workplaces.
We will help you achieve this by engaging with you and your team to build a holistic focus of your business safety objectives. We use practical solutions to meet your safety management needs.
We are authentic and passionate about WHS. We will be there as questions or issues arise, every step of the way.
Some of our services
Assurance - Health and safety auditing. We will assist workplaces identify and improve workplace safety. We provide practical solutions and positive experiences throughout the auditing process.
Risk Management - Identification, evaluation and prioritisation of WHS risk to the business and the people within.
Incident Investigation - We provide thorough incident investigations, specialising in the Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM) process. We will identify the root cause, contributing factors, key learnings and treatment plans. You will be provided with a comprehensive investigation report.
WHS Safety Management Systems - We will work closely with you to develop a safety management system or review your current one.
Risk Assessments - Whichever level of risk assessment you require, we can assist. Be it Operational, Maintenance, or Broad-Brush Risk Assessments; we have the proven experience.
Safety Coaching and Mentoring - We have the proven skills and real-world WHS management experience to enhance your organisational safety culture.
Safety Leadership - We can help improve safety leadership skills and build a positive safety culture in your workplace.
Our Charitable Contributions: Putting people first
We actively invest in our community, driving positive change
About Holistic Focus
Our approach
Our service is authentic. We are passionate about building real relationships, not transactions.
We have real world safety management experience across diverse multinational organisations. We provide practical solutions. We are not 'clipboard' safety professionals!
We understand the importance of human and organisational factors such as: safety management, leadership, culture and training.
Adopting a holistic safety approach provides benefits such as:
- Safer operations – reduced risks through a comprehensive understanding of your operational profile.
- Greater resilience – including the ability to cope with unforeseen events.
- Operational integration – linking operations and technical systems with human resource management.
- Greater efficiency – including more productive operations, higher staff morale, lower staff turnover, more efficient and effective control measures.
Who are we?
Company founder and managing director, Matthew Ford has over 15 years' experience as a safety professional in large heavy industry and the aviation industry.
With a background in senior management roles, he has made significant contributions to the field. Matthew has held key management positions in Health, Safety, and Training, within the mining sector where he has demonstrated expertise in managing teams and safety programs, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance.
In addition, Matthew has worked as a safety professional in the aviation sector, specifically with a large Rescue Helicopter Service organisation. This unique opportunity provided him with valuable insights into human factors and their influence on safety, performance, and efficiency. By understanding human capabilities, limitations, and behaviours, Matthew has developed a comprehensive approach to safety management.
Throughout his career, Matthew has built a reputation for his ability to navigate complex safety challenges and develop effective strategies to mitigate risks. He is committed to fostering a culture of safety, empowering teams, and promoting continuous improvement in safety practices. Matthew's combination of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and dedication to safety make him a valuable asset in any organisation.
Matthew professional career prior to becoming a safety professional was diverse. He worked as a critical care registered nurse within emergency departments and intensive care units at renowned hospitals, where he witnessed firsthand the real consequences of risk. Additionally, Matthew was a trade qualified carpenter, providing him firsthand knowledge of managing risk and ensuring safety in high-risk work environments.
From this diverse professional experience, Holistic Focus was created.