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OHS Management System: Management Responsibility |
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OHS Program
Your OHS program should be based on activities documented in your OHS plan and results of risk management activities undertaken and needs identified in your organisation.
The OHS activities in your program should clearly outline responsibilities, tools to be used (where relevant), and timeframes for completion.
Activities should include:
- A formal induction program for new employees which includes instruction on all OHS procedures for your organisation and the operation of any equipment (see Induction Checklist).
- Regular OHS training and education for all staff.
- A risk assessment schedule.
- A consultation schedule.
- Development of a safety checklist for specific areas such as the kitchen or laundry.
- A safety inspection schedule.
- Development of planned maintenance programs for the property, plant and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, undertaken by appropriately qualified trade persons.
- Development of tender or purchase specifications which indicate that plant/equipment/furniture supplied must satisfy the OHS requirements.
- Identification of dangerous/hazardous materials and development of appropriate storage and handling systems.
- Maintenance of a Hazardous Substances Register that is accessible to users and emergency personnel.
The activities included in your program should be reviewed regularly and modified as your risk assessment indicates changing priorities or new risks.
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Not clear on the difference between policy, plan and program? Here’s an example: Policy: Ensure staff are safe in clients’ homes. Plan: Conduct risk assessments of clients’ homes. Implement recommendations. Program: Have a risk assessment undertaken prior to commencement for all new clients. A supervisor must attend all clients homes to reassess risks and practices on a six monthly basis – schedule prepared annually in advance. High risk activities to be replaced and training provided on an “as needed” basis. |
Not clear on the difference between policy, plan and program? Here’s an example: Policy: Protect staff from aggressive behaviour. Plan: Monitor aggressive behaviour and analyse for triggers. Program: Note times and durations of aggressive behaviour. Note any changes to routine or visitors or diet prior to aggressive behaviour. Analyse data to look for patterns and possible triggers. Implement controls for triggers and ensure appropriate staffing if triggers occur. |
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