Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
At Parke Lawyers, we are deeply committed to creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace for our staff, clients, and visitors. We believe that strong Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices are essential not only for compliance, but also for promoting wellbeing, efficiency, and trust.
On 12 September 2009, Parke Lawyers became the first Australian legal practice to achieve certification to the international standard OHSAS 18001. Since then, we have successfully transitioned to the replacement and current global benchmark, ISO 45001, which focuses on proactive risk prevention, continual improvement, and employee involvement in safety.
Independent Certification and Audits
Our OHS system is robust and independently verified:
- Annual audits – conducted by Intertek SAI Global, ensuring compliance and ongoing improvement.
- Certificate of registration – published by Intertek SAI Global and available for inspection.
- OHS statement – available for download, outlining our policies and commitment.
Why It Matters
By achieving and maintaining ISO 45001 certification, Parke Lawyers demonstrates:
- Leadership in safety – setting the standard for law firms across Australia.
- Commitment to people – ensuring that staff, clients, and visitors are protected from workplace risks.
- Continuous improvement – identifying potential hazards, reducing risks, and regularly reviewing our systems to ensure they remain effective.
For our clients, this means peace of mind in knowing they are dealing with a firm that values professionalism, safety, and responsibility at every level.