Tuna Farmers

Most of the tuna farmers have implemented OH&S and in fact due care for their workers is their main driver. Their systems are fully integrated and include AS/NZS 4801, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 plus most also have on vessel HACCP.

Two of the larger companies have been accepted in WorkCover's Safety Achiever Bonus Scheme - their OH&S systems saving them substantial amounts of money.

The majority of the tuna companies in South Australia have implemented and achieved integrated ISO systems including AS/NZS 4801; ISO 14001; ISO 9001 and HAACP under the guidance of Enviro Action. Some have chosen to complete their systems and not proceed to external certification - this is their own choice.

This approach has been an excellent example of working with a significant exporting industry sector in Australia and of Enviro Action's ability to ensure that each of the companies that it worked with were adequately trained and supported to implement their integrated management systems and successfully pass the final audits if desired.

It also demonstrated Enviro Action's ability to work with industry at their workplace. In this example, all the tuna companies that Enviro Action worked with are located in Port Lincoln, 700km from Adelaide. A well planned system of training, support and ongoing communication including regular site visits was undertaken smoothly and efficiently.