1. Chapter five Ensure a safe workplace
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2. Chapter aims Prepare policy on OHS
Define OHS responsibilities and identify the resources required to fulfil those responsibilities
Establish and maintain participative arrangements
With assistance, develop procedures for hazard identification and control
With assistance, systematically select, implement and improve risk control measures
With assistance, develop a total OHS system
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3. OHS management systems and an employer’s duty of care
A planned, documented and verifiable method of managing workplace hazards and the risks associated with them, which ensures that the policies and procedures necessary to meet an employers legal obligations are developed, implemented, constantly maintained and continuously evaluated.
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4. Essential features of an OHS management system
Clear policies are stated and procedures are developed to implement the policy
Policies outline achievable standards and targets
Roles are identified and clear responsibilities are assigned
Management commitment is strong and clear
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5. Essential features of OHS management system
The necessary financial and human resources are provided
The policy and the procedures for their implementation are effectively communicated
The effectiveness of policies and procedures is evaluated and reviewed
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6. Features of effective procedures
Organisation specific
Provide comprehensive coverage of all areas of potential risk
Integrated with other organisational policies and procedures―OHS is not an add on
Aligned with organisational performance measures
The issue of violence in the workplace, particularly in relation to bullying and harassment, is often overlooked. A policy, and procedures to implement the policy, illustrate the need for the comprehensive coverage of all areas of potential risk. Each of the preceding chapters contain material dealing with violence in the workplace.
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7. Features of effective procedures (cont.)
Based on employee involvement, consultation and participation
Accountability for performance at all levels of the organisation
Adequate resourcing which reflects management commitment
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8. Risk management Risk management involves: identifying risk
seeking information about the risk―its potential impact and probability
identifying options for the control of risk
selecting and implementing controls
evaluating controls
involving stakeholders in the process
Some students with experience or training in risk or project management may grasp the elements and context of OHS management systems on the basis of that experience and training.
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9. The law
Occupational health and safety considerations do not mean that you can ignore other employment-related legislation
Anti-discrimination legislation applies when assigning tasks and in selection and recruitment
Workers compensation legislation applies when an employee is returning to work, in part or totally
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10. Rehabilitation Definition Employer legal obligations
Employee legal obligations
Role of
insurance agent
family and work colleagues
supervisor
return to work coordinator
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