Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

• a workplace that is without risk to health, safety and welfare
• safe and adequate plant, equipment and substances
• appropriate plans, procedures, work methods
• suitable instruction, information, training and supervision
• adequate resources, including qualified personnel
• ongoing and effective review and improvement.
To ensure a safe working environment and system of work managers and
supervisors (as the employer’s representatives) should:
• implement OHS policy and procedures
• identify workplace hazards
• monitor and enforce corrective action
• consult with employees and OHS committee/OHS representative
• investigate incidents
• provide relevant induction and ongoing training
• respond to OHS issues raised by employees or the OHS committee/OHS
representative and take corrective action where possible
• submit statistics and reports
• develop appropriate OHS solutions
• ensure systems of work are reviewed and continuously improved.
Safe systems of work should:
• designate responsibility for the achievement of objectives and targets to
relevant personnel/supervisors and sections of the organisation
• include timeframes by which objectives and targets will be achieved
• be developed in the planning and design stages of new projects or during
initial business establishment
• include a process for reviewing the system
• directly respond or take account of identified OHS hazards and risk levels
• be considered in relation to the ongoing operations of the organisation
• be updated to reflect changes to the activities, products or services of the
organisation (eg. introduction of a new product) or significant changes in
operating conditions (eg. change of location).
Safety Matters A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives
SECTION TWO
RAIL
TRAM AND BUS
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Monitoring OHS Programs and Procedures
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