Work Health And Safety Policy Template (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

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WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

Obligations

Management is firmly committed to a policy enabling all work activities to be carried out safely, and with all

possible measures taken to remove (or at least reduce) risks to the health, safety and welfare of workers,

contractors, authorised visitors, and anyone else who may be affected by our operations.

We are committed to ensuring we comply with the Work Health and Safety Act 2012, the Work Health and

Safety Regulations 2012 and applicable Codes of Practice and Australian Standards as far as possible.

Responsibilities

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Management:

Will provide and maintain as far as possible:

a safe working environment

safe systems of work

plant and substances in safe condition

facilities for the welfare of workers

information, instruction, training and supervision that is reasonably necessary to ensure that each

worker is safe from injury and risks to health

a commitment to consult and co-operate with workers in all matters relating to health and safety in

the workplace

a commitment to continually improve our performance through effective safety management.

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Workers:

Each worker has an obligation to:

comply with safe work practices, with the intent of avoiding injury to themselves and others and

damage to plant and equipment

take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and others

wear personal protective equipment and clothing where necessary

comply with any direction given by management for health and safety

not misuse or interfere with anything provided for health and safety

report all accidents and incidents on the job immediately, no matter how trivial

report all known or observed hazards to their supervisor or manager.

Application of this policy

We seek the co-operation of all workers, customers and other persons. We encourage suggestions for realising

our health and safety objectives to create a safe working environment with a zero accident rate.

This policy applies to all business operations and functions, including those situations where workers are

required to work off-site.

Policy authorised by:

Date:

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