News | May 4, 2007

Stellar Recognized For Excellence In Occupational Health And Safety

Australia Perth - Stellar, a global business process outsourcing provider, recently announced their Joondalup contact center in Western Australia has been awarded the Gold Certificate of Achievement by WorkSafe, recognizing Stellar's commitment to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS).

This important achievement is selectively awarded by WorkSafe, a division of the Department of Consumer and Employment Protection (DOCEP). The assessment criterion looks at numerous areas, including Management Commitment, Planning, Consultation (specifically, the OH&S process available to employees), Hazard Management, Training and other special initiatives.

"At Stellar, our people are paramount and this award acknowledges the focus we put on making our centres safe and creative workplaces," said John Zisis, Group General Manager Human Resources (Stellar - Asia Pacific). "We used Joondalup as the benchmark centre for our national OH&S blueprint. As a result, we are confident that all of our nine Australian contact centres conduct occupational health and safety related matters to the same gold-level standard."

Along with the Gold Certificate, Stellar have been included on WorkSafe's website acknowledging the achievement. According to WorkSafe "a Gold Certificate acknowledges the organization is demonstrating the commitment and management that occupational safety and health laws promote."

SOURCE: Stellar