JSAs, JSEAs, SWMS, SOPs, SWPs...what the heck is the difference?

For those in the construction and civil sectors these acronyms will no doubt sound familiar, SWMS, SOP's, JSA's, JSEA's and so on...but what the heck is the difference? In recent weeks I have had several conversations along these lines with some telling me they have been informed that they are all the same thing while others go to great lengths to tell me the frustration they feel when the terms are even mentioned within hearing distance.


So what are they and why does it matter? This brief video aims to demonstrate why businesses should take note.



Matt is the Director/Principal Consultant of Advanced Safety, Founder of the Business Leaders New Zealand, Founder of the New Zealand Health and Safety Professionals, radio host of 'Health and Safety Unplugged' and 'Business Leaders New Zealand', podcast producer and one of the first health and safety professionals to become Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) registered.

Father of five, mentor and volunteer, he is passionate about helping individuals and teams find their confidence and business owners discover what they are truly capable of. Regularly producing value loaded information and content on radio, social media, live web-based events and public talks, everything he creates is intended to be accessible to as wide an audience as possible.

The reason? To turn the current tide of preventable workplace fatalities in New Zealand and beyond.

"Advanced Safety creator Matt Jones is truly a health and safety savant who specializes in the development of people, businesses and health and safety success. I have worked with Matt from the beginning of my career in the Health and Safety industry. He has helped guide and direct me as I’ve evolved from a health and safety coordinator to a health and safety manager.

His personable approach has made it easy to understand the legal requirements and how to implement the best health and safety practices applicable for our business.

Stef Cerpa
National Health and Safety Manager
Contract Construction Ltd

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