Enhancing Recruitment and Workplace Safety with Pre-Employment Assessments at Austral Bricks

After experiencing positive safety and cultural changes with their proactive onsite injury prevention program, which resulted in a saving of over $600,000, Austral Bricks Victoria sought to further strengthen their employee safety. They recognised the need for an effective recruitment strategy to ensure that new hires were physically capable of safely performing their job functions.

The Approach

Austral Bricks worked with Bodycare Workplace Solutions to implement a robust pre-employment assessment program. Bodycare conducted tailored assessments to understand the physical demands of each role, aligning their efforts with the specific needs of the workforce. This approach supported their recruitment strategy by ensuring they hired individuals capable of meeting the physical requirements of their positions.

David Brial, National WHS & Workers Compensation Manager at Austral Bricks said, “Bodycare not only deliver quality assessments in a timely manner through a fantastic online platform, but they also take the time and effort to understand our business and the physical demands of the roles to ensure we have tailored assessments that meet our recruitment and operational needs.”

The Impact

This initiative improved their recruitment process and effectively reduced the occurrence of both work and non-work-related injuries.

David Brial said, “Through this model, our business is much better placed knowing that we are hiring the right people physically for the role and in turn reducing our exposure to work and non-work-related injuries or illness.”

In tandem with their existing injury prevention program, this comprehensive strategy not only improved employee safety and workplace culture but also significantly lowered injury rates and associated business costs. The combined efforts of these programs resulted in a safer, more engaged, and productive workforce, ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and financial health of the company.

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