Annual Report 2009-10

Development Manager SSE. The appointees brought experience and expertisefrom mining, construction and engineering as well as the rail industry.Completion of a new Safety and Risk Management System Framework has beena significant achievement. Whilst all the elements have been adhered to in thepast, the new framework consolidates the requirements and minimum standardswith reference to the Rail Safety Act (2007), the Occupational Health Safety andWelfare Act (1986) and the WorkCover Self Insurance Performance Standards.Besides the development of systems and procedures, great steps havecontinued to be taken with the promotion of a strong safety culture. This hasbeen achieved through a rigorous induction program which includes moreOH&S content for new employees, regular meetings to identify worksite hazardsand to then provide solutions, as well as ubiquitous safety messages in staffcommunications.14 | TransAdelaide Annual Report 2009-10The welfare of our people is vitally important. It is the driver behind our focuson health and safety as we continue to target Zero Harm. OH&S raining has thehighest priority with managers and supervisors completing programs throughoutthe year. Our Manual Handling and Fitness for Work program, developed inconjunction with the Corporate Health Group is also given great credit forachieving zero reportable injuries over the past year which reached targets setby the government’s initiative, Safety in the Public Sector (SIPS) 2007-2010.