Safety Management Plan - NPC Consulting

1 Safety Management plan D i e b a c k M a p p i n g a n d M a n a g e m e n t C o n s u l t a n t s T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Safety Management 3 OUR OH&S OH&S Management OUR CONSULTATION HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT WORKERS COMPENSATION INDUCTION & REHABILITATION SYSTEM OUR OH&S OBJECTIVE WORKPLACE OUR Safety AND HEALTH OH&S RESPONSIBILITIES ..10 VISITORS/ EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT INDUCTION AND 13 OH&S SENIOR Management RESOLUTION OF Safety AND HEALTH HEALTH AND Safety HAZARD HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK REGULAR HAZARD PURCHASING & DESIGN (JSA'S / JHA'S) JOB Safety SAFE WORK PROCEDURES - JOB Safety SYSTEM INCIDENT REPORTING AND REHABILITATION POLICY.

2 25 W ORKERS COMPENSATION & REHABILITATION W ORKERS COMPENSATION & REHABILITATION Safety PERFORMANCE RELEVANT DOCUMENTS, FORMS AND 29 Page 3 of 29 Sa fe ty Ma n a g e me n t Pl a n Safety Management plan INTRODUCTION N PC C o n su l ti n g is committed to Occupational Health and Safety . We believe that having sound OH&S systems in place is good business practice. The Occupational Health and Safety policy, plan and procedures have been developed with the aim of providing and maintaining a safe work environment for all our employees and clients.

3 This Safety Management plan introduction describes the policies and procedures that we will use to implement Occupational Health and Safety at our various sites and locations. We are totally committed to Occupational Health and Safety . We will ensure that we comply with all OH&S Legislative requirements, and our Client s Safety procedures. This plan is intended as a practical document for reference by Management , employees and our clients to understand and achieve our company Safety objectives. OUR COMPANY OH&S OBJECTIVES N PC C o n su l ti n g aim to: Provide and maintain a safe work environment and systems of work.

4 Identify and manage the risks to our employee s and encourage behaviour that reduces accidents /injury in the workplace. OUR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND Safety POLICY: is signed-off by Management ; outlines strong and active commitment from our Management ; will be reviewed annually; and explains the responsibilities of all employees within our Company. Page 4 of 29 Sa fe ty Ma n a g e me n t Pl a n S A F E T Y M A N A G E M E N T P LA N OUR OH&S Management plan The business Occupational Health and Safety Management plan has been designed: with input from all staff; as a guideline for our work processes; to ensure we comply with the relevant legislative OH&S requirements; to ensure that we comply to relevant Australian Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidance Notes.

5 And in line with core elements of AS4801 OUR CONSULTATION PROCESS Consultation with all parties is the key to successful Management . We believe in working closely with both our clients and employees. Our aim is to continually improve communication with our clients and increase OH&S awareness at all levels in our own organisation. N PC C o n su l ti n g believes having a shared vision and common goals can improve Occupational Health and Safety performance. We believe this approach will provide the Management , employees, and clients of N PC C o n su l ti n g the opportunity to work together to improve Safety and health.

6 To promote consultation and communication, the following will be undertaken: N PC C o n su l ti n g senior Management will conduct regular Safety performance reviews; Our Supervisors will conduct Safety and toolbox meetings; Information will be developed to assist in keeping all employees informed of N PC C o n su l ti n g Safety performance and any changes or improvements to our Safety Management System. Page 5 of 29 Sa fe ty Ma n a g e me n t Pl a n S A F E T Y M A N A G E M E N T P LA N N PC C o n su l ti n g will address all Safety issues raised by employees, or clients.

7 A nominated person will be given the responsibility to follow up any outstanding issues and to undertake agreed actions. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION and RISK ASSESSMENTS N PC C o n su l ti n g believes the identification of workplace hazards and assessing the risks to employees are essential steps in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. Risk Assessments and Hazard inspections of work areas are carried out prior to any employee commencing work with us. Safe work procedures and Job Safety Analysis minimise potential risks to employees.

8 N PC C o n su l ti n g supports their use in the workplace. All employees are familiarised with the principles during induction. ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT REPORTING Accidents and incidents involving N PC C o n su l ti n g employees are all reported to line & senior Management . Incident Investigation report forms are completed by the Supervisor & Manager. Incident investigations are undertaken, with recommendations tabled to assist in preventing a recurrence. All Lost time injuries, medical treatments or first aid treatment received by employees are recorded.

9 Our system has been designed so that the relevant statutory authorities are informed of all reportable accidents/incidents as per the state legislation. Page 6 of 29 Sa fe ty Ma n a g e me n t Pl a n S A F E T Y MA N A G E M E N T P L A N WORKERS COMPENSATION Management N PC C o n su l ti n g has a comprehensive Workers Compensation Management process. We use the Injury Mgt Pack System to manage all Injuries, Claims and Rehabilitation cases. All compensatable injuries are managed by us. INDUCTION TRAINING A Safety Induction is provided for new employees going into a new work environment.

10 N PC C o n su l ti n g supports the Induction process as a way of familiarising employees in site-specific risks and procedures. Our Supervisors induct all our employees in site-specific risks and procedures. As part of the induction process, N PC C o n su l ti n g issues a Safety Manual to all employees. The site Supervisor explains all relevant company specific Safety information to ensure all employees understand the company requirements. All employees sign a declaration (Induction Verification Form) stating that they have received and understood the induction-training program; these records are kept on the employees file.