How Modern Safety Management Systems Turn Policies into Safer Workplaces

Workplace safety isn’t just about ticking boxes on a compliance checklist, it's about keeping your team safe, engaged, and empowered to act before incidents happen. Yet, too often, safety policies exist only on paper, leaving employees and managers to navigate outdated processes, scattered spreadsheets, and disconnected reporting tools.

A robust Safety Management System transforms this approach. By putting safety tools directly into the hands of your workforce, a modern system enables reporting, hazard identification, and corrective action tracking all while giving leaders clear visibility into workplace safety performance.

Figtree’s Safety Management System is built to simplify safety management, improve compliance, and empower employees at every level.

Anywhere Anytime Safety Management

Most workplace incidents don’t occur behind a desk. From slips, trips, and falls to vehicle collisions or machinery malfunctions, employees face risks wherever they perform their duties. A mobile first workplace safety software like Figtree ensures that your team can

• Log hazards and incidents instantly from a mobile device or tablet

• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments on the go

• Access safety protocols, checklists, and corrective action tasks anytime, anywhere

  
  

With just a URL or a simple QR code, your employees can stay connected to the safety system without being tied to a desktop helping you capture incidents and hazards when and where they happen.

Also, for more insights on enterprise risk management, check out Figtree's Enterprise Risk Management page.

Empowering Every Employee as a Safety Champion

Not every team member is a safety professional and they don’t need to be. Figtree’s intuitive forms make it simple for casual users to log incidents and hazards, while safety experts have access to a full suite of modules covering risk assessments, injury management, and compliance oversight.

Employees can take ownership of safety by reporting issues directly from their mobile device, encouraging safer behaviours and proactive engagement. This empowerment ensures safety becomes a shared responsibility rather than a top down task.

Data That Drives Safer Decisions

The ability to act quickly depends on accurate, actionable data. Figtree integrates geolocation and Google Maps, so incidents, hazards, and safety observations are captured with pinpoint accuracy.

Management can visualize emerging trends through heat maps and dashboards, allowing for

• Identification of high risk areas

• Timely corrective actions

• Tracking of incident patterns over time

  
  

This data driven approach turns information into insights, enabling leaders to make informed decisions that prevent incidents before they occur.

Ready to transform your workplace safety? Discover how Figtree’s Safety Management System can reduce incidents, ensure compliance, and empower your team. 

Compliance Without Complexity

Maintaining compliance shouldn’t be complicated. Figtree’s Safety Management System is aligned with key safety standards including AS/NZS 4801, AS 1885.1, ISO 31000, and ISO 45001.

From incident logging and audits to employee compliance tracking and contractor management, every safety obligation can be monitored, delegated, and reviewed. This makes your workplace audit ready every day without additional administrative burden.

Key compliance features include

• Automated task delegation and escalation around safety obligations

• Streamlined incident and injury investigation processes

• Risk control, assessment, and tracking of risk reduction measures

• Emergency planning coordination and toolbox talks

  
  

Why Figtree is the Right Safety Partner

Figtree isn’t just software, it's a solution designed to support safer behaviours, better reporting, and proactive decision making. Some key advantages of using Figtree include

• Gap free task delegation and escalation for all safety responsibilities

• Comprehensive incident, injury, and hazard management

• Risk control, assessment, and mitigation tracking

• Self service WHS reports with ad hoc and automated capabilities

• Seamless integration with enterprise HR systems for workflow and reporting

• Live interactive dashboards with drill down and export functionality

Built for the Palm of Your Hand

With configurable dashboards, automated email and SMS notifications, and open API integrations, Figtree’s Safety Management System adapts to your business needs. Employees and managers can access safety data anytime, ensuring proactive and continuous safety management.

Take control of your workplace safety today. Book a demo and see how Figtree empowers your team.

Make Safety Everyone’s Responsibility

A safer workplace starts when systems empower people, not just enforce policies. Figtree’s Safety Management System encourages teams to act proactively, report accurately, and prevent incidents before they escalate. By combining simplified reporting, intuitive mobile tools, and actionable dashboards, your business can

• Reduce workplace incidents and injuries

• Improve compliance and audit readiness

• Foster a culture of safety across all departments

FAQs

Q: What is a Safety Management System?

A Safety Management System is a software platform that helps businesses manage workplace safety by reporting incidents, tracking hazards, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Q: How does Figtree’s Safety Management System improve workplace safety?Figtree provides hazard and incident reporting, mobile access, intuitive forms, dashboards, and compliance tools to support proactive safety management.

Q: Can employees use the system on mobile devices?

Yes, Figtree’s Safety Management System is mobile first, allowing employees to log incidents, conduct audits, and track hazards from anywhere using a URL or QR code.

Q: Is Figtree Safety Management System compliant with safety standards?

Yes, it aligns with AS/NZS 4801, AS 1885.1, ISO 31000, and ISO 45001 standards.