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OHS Management System: Management Responsibility |
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Evaluation of OHS
You should determine the effectiveness of your OHS program through regular evaluation and monitoring activities. These activities can be divided into three areas:
> system audits,
> compliance audits,
> housekeeping inspections.
System audits
System audits consist of an examination of the OHS and injury management procedures to determine whether they comply with current OHS legislation and best practice requirements of your organisation.
- Check the entire OHS and injury management manual against current legislation every 12 months.
- Prepare a report itemising any required changes.
- Prepare an action plan stating the tasks, persons responsible and dates for completion.
- Consult with staff prior to finalising report and action plan.
Compliance audits
A compliance audit compares actual practices to the documented procedures. A manager should conduct compliance audits. Compliance audits should be conducted at least annually. A report should be written and include:
- any deficiencies noted,
- proposed improvement strategies,
- personnel responsible,
- date for review.
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Are fieldworkers following procedures? Audits can review their knowledge and skills of safe work procedures. |
Manual handling of residents is a high risk activity. Audits can monitor whether staff are using appropriate transfer techniques. |
Housekeeping inspections
These are visual inspections of a workplace to identify the presence of hazards. They can be conducted by a manager, staff member or OHS representative. Use a checklist to record your findings. The frequency of the inspection will vary depending on the hazards within the individual work area. Daily to quarterly inspections are appropriate.
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Home hazards are many and varied. Use a checklist to ensure that you don’t miss anything. |
Do residents have any personal items that may pose a risk for your staff? |
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