OHS Awareness NSW Taxi Operators - NSW Taxi Industry

Appendix 1. Sample OHS Policy for NSW Taxi Operation
Use or adapt this OHS Policy to suit your own organisation. It shows that you and your
people are all committed to effective OHS practices.
OHS Policy
Taxi Operation Name:________________________________________
Date of Policy: _________________________________________
1. Our organisation is committed to occupational health and safety (OHS) in the
workplace. This involves safety in our taxis as well as at our base.
2. Everyone working for our organisation is responsible for safety and must take action
to ensure we have safety.
3. Our vehicles will be inspected and maintained according to our Roadworthiness
Assurance Plan as required by the Department of Transport
4. All OHS incidents and / or injuries must be reported as soon as possible to the
Operator using our OHS Report Form.
5. All Taxi Drivers and employees will be covered by Workers Compensation
Insurance as required by law.
6. All Taxi Drivers and employees are invited to provide OHS Suggestions in the OHS
Suggestion Book
7. Any OHS issues must be reported promptly
8. The drivers and nominated persons to inspect taxis must carry out the inspections
carefully and follow appropriate procedures to ensure that taxis are safe at all times.
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