The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.

The Western Australian Fishing Industry Council has had a comprehensive health and safety code for use in the wild catch fishing industry in place since 1992. The OSH Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) was developed as a result of an increasing fatality and serious incident rate within the industry and pressure from both government agencies with jurisdiction over the fishing industry (Worksafe WA and Marine Safety WA) for WAFIC to act over the r incident rate.

The Code was issued as a formal printed document in 1997 and while the education and awareness process continues to this day, questions have been raised by WAFIC, Industry and Government agencies as to the Code’s effectiveness and uptake by industry.

This project involved the Principal Investigator (hereafter referred to as the PI) developing the audit tool (question set) and conducting the trial audits and the Co-Investigator (AXON IT) accessing the software, developing the web based system and uploading all necessary documentation. 

The question set reflected the content and structure of the Code: Part 1 Responsibilities; Part 2 – General guidelines; and Part 3 – Pot and Trap.

The question set was refined over eight versions based upon feedback from trial audits. 

SafetyNet is the name assigned to the web site where all the data is collated and reports produced.

Twenty two sample audits were conducted randomly within the Western Rock Lobster sector and the data entered into the software. The audits and subsequent data collected was not analyzed other than collection of answers for each question. A statistical analysis was not within the scope of the pilot project.

The reports that can be generated by the data base are simple pie charts or bar graphs. They are easy to access and interpret from SafetyNet. Sample reports on the data from the twenty two audits were used to design and test the report generator.

While the audit tool has been piloted within the Western Rock Lobster industry, the audit tool can be adapted to any sector across Australia by designing the question set and uploading to the web. It has been designed so that it can be adapted to enable each state to audit their industry where and when required to assess the uptake of each state’s OSH Code.

The use of Microsoft word for the audit tool also provides flexibility to adapt the question set and reports for other types of audits e.g. environmental and quality audits.

Keywords: Rock lobster, Worksafe, Marine Safety, audit, Microsoft word, software, SafetyNet.