Chamber of Commerce and Industry

OSH Management

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control
Occupational safety and health programs
Occupational safety and health policies
Development of specific policies
Occupational safety and health procedures
Occupational safety and health plans
Consultation
Training
Evaluation

Hazard identification, risk assessment and control

As the Commonwealth, States and Territories move away from prescriptive legislation towards performance-based provisions, undertaking the risk management process is becoming a principal requirement for all workplaces. Previously, employers were expected to comply with very stringent rules and regula...

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Occupational safety and health programs

The most effective way for employers to meet their occupational safety and health risk management and other legislative responsibilities is to implement safe systems of work. A systems approach incorporating written policies, programs and procedures is the best way to demonstrate a commitment to saf...

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Occupational safety and health policies

A safety and health policy provides a foundation for a planned approach to safety and health management. It should express management's commitment to safety and health and outline the responsibility and accountability of management, supervisors and employees for workplace safety and health. A...

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Development of specific policies

The development of specific policies will depend on the actual hazards and the nature of the potential risk. Many workplace hazards and potential risks can be reduced by implementing comprehensive policies supported by effective procedures. Examples of workplace hazards that may require specific...

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Occupational safety and health procedures

Like specific policies, the development of occupational safety and health procedures will depend on the actual hazards and the nature of the potential risks. Procedures should be kept simple and relate directly to the tasks performed. Accidents and other operational problems often result fro...

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Occupational safety and health plans

A project-specific occupational safety and health management plan is a comprehensive, outcome-orientated framework for on-site safety and health management. Safety and health plans are usually development where contract work is undertaken or where multiple worksites exist. The plan should in...

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Consultation

A consultative approach towards occupational safety and health involving everyone working together will improve uptake of workplace safety initiatives. Consultation methods include: election of safety and health representatives establishing a safety and health committee tool box meetings im...

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Training

Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984 employers are required to provide training to help employees perform their work in such a manner that they are not exposed to hazards. The following types of training should be included: employee induction specialised training for employees chan...

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Evaluation

Evaluating policies, programs and procedures can help provide: a consistent and accurate measurement of performance over time the ability to make valid comparisons between sections of your business with other companies Safety and health can be evaluated using the following methods: safety ...

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