OHS Made Simple

Occupational Health and Safety applies to all companies and industries across Australia. OHS or OHS legislation as it is sometimes referred to varies from state to state.

This has compounded the confusion for employers and Occupational Health and Safety Consultants alike. Employers that operate in several states have multiple Workers Compensation legislations that they have to comply with.

Although it may be unnecessarily complicated, the intention of the Workers Compensation legislation is united. It has always been developed with the common aim - to make workplaces safer.

The employer or manager is seen to be the pivotal point in apply safe work principles and non-compliance in this area has sever consequences. Governments have determined that by holding the employer accountable for the implementation of an OHS System, then the people that work for them will also follow the legislation.

It is in this area of compliance that employers have the most difficulty with. In addition to dealing with the management of their day to day business affairs they are also required to train, monitor and review the safety standards of their employees.

Effective OHS Systems can bridge the gap between the employer and the employee or contractor. To find out more visit OHS Australia for OHS Systems and Work Method Statements.

Beyond the basics

Once you have began to consider your risks and implemented improvements to reduce the hazards, you are on your way to developing a structured OHS System. Once a workplace realises what daily steps need to be taken in order to work safely, they then have the job of making sure everyone follows them. This is where a written OHS Policy Manual, or Safety Manual comes into play. A standard set of Safety Policies and Procedures relating to your workplace becomes an agreement for employees and contractors to adhere to whilst working. They should sign off on a OHS Policy Manual, and they should also sign off on each OHS Procedure that relates to their workplace responsibilites.

OHS Site Management Plans

Single and Double Story OHS Site Management Plans Most Site Safety Plans cover similar topics and the plan is then tailored to suit a specific site.

Site Safety Plans should include:

OHS Policy Statement
Staffing
Project Establishment

OHS Diary

The most usable OHS Diary in Australia. The leather like diary isn't made of cardboard stapled together and includes incident reporting, first aid, vehicle inspection checklists and more...

Central recording station for all off your OHS requirements. Includes Vehicle Inspection Forms, First Aid Register, Medical History Log, Incident Reporting Procedure, OHS Meeting minutes and more. The OHS Diary also serves as a week to view calender year diary. For more information and to purchase an OHS Diary visit OHS Australia.

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