Objectives
The objectives of this policy are to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable:
- Risks to work health and safety are controlled through the engagement of all stakeholders in a
- culture of safety;
- Safe systems of work are provided and maintained at all times in all workplaces;
- Workers are provided with information, training, instruction and supervision needed for them to work safely and without risks to their health;
- The health of operational and on-hire workers and the conditions of the workplaces where they work are monitored;
- Adequate facilities are provided for the welfare of our employees and on-hire workers;
- Health and safety policies and procedures comply with legislative requirements;
- Safety performance is continually reviewed and improved.
Responsibilities
The company is responsible for, as far as reasonably practicable:
- Effective implementation of the WHSMS driven by senior management;
- Providing appropriate level of resources to the WHSMS;
- Defining the key WHS management system responsibilities and communicating these to the relevant personnel;
- Maintaining effective communication and consultation including horizontal engagement with key stakeholders on safety matters;
- Ensuring systems are in place to allow for the identification and resolution of occupational health and safety issues. Operational employees and on-hire workers are responsible for:
- Following all work health and safety policies and procedures;
- Ensuring their own and others health and safety is not affected by their actions;
- Working with hosts and business partners to achieve the objectives outlined in this policy;
- Reporting all incidents including unsafe work practices, hazards, near misses and injuries.