QAS industry solution from swissstaffing now EKAS-certified
The new industry solution QAS (Quality and Safety) for occupational health and safety in the temporary staffing industry has been officially recognized and certified by the EKAS (Swiss Federal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety). This means that swissstaffing, as the association of personnel service providers in Switzerland, now provides the temporary staffing industry with its own safety system.
The QAS industry solution for occupational safety and health protection is specifically geared to the staffing industry and is accessible to all companies in the staffing services sector - including non-members of swissstaffing. By joining the industry solution and using the safety system, staffing companies can improve the safety of all employees - both permanent and temporary. In addition, by using the QAS industry solution, staffing companies meet the requirements of EKAS Directive No. 6508.
Industry solution QAS - the system
The QAS safety system is designed to be practice-oriented and compliant with the law. It includes several components such as a manual with practice-oriented templates, checklists and aids for implementation, as well as a digital system for use with "safe", which also allows mobile access. In addition, experts are available for consultation, safety training courses are held, and an annual exchange of experience takes place. It has been proven that an industry solution leads to a reduction in the number of accidents and days of absence.
EKAS certificate
The Federal Coordination Commission for Occupational Safety EKAS was defined in the Federal Council's dispatch on the UVG as the central information and coordination body for occupational safety and health. It coordinates the prevention measures, the areas of responsibility in enforcement and the uniform application of the regulations. Its decisions are binding. The certificate "Personnel Hiring (EKAS No. 82)" certifies that the sponsoring body of QAS has introduced and effectively applies the industry solution for occupational safety and health in accordance with the EKAS guideline on the involvement of occupational physicians and specialists in occupational safety (EKAS 6508, ASA guideline).
Source: www.swissstaffing.ch/QAS
