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OHS Management System: Management Responsibility |
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Management Responsibility
> Introduction
> Legislation Flow Chart
Introduction
Effective occupational health and safety (OHS) management systems can lead to reduced workplace accidents and greater workplace efficiency. Successful management of OHS begins with management commitment and requires:
- A commitment by your whole organisation to work together for a workplace that is safe and without risks to health. This commitment is demonstrated by giving OHS issues priority in all decisions.
- Regular consultation with staff and residents about OHS.
- Clearly defining OHS responsibilities of all staff.
- A comprehensive OHS program.
- The provision of adequate resources.
- An OHS Plan which details how OHS will be achieved.
- Regular evaluation of OHS.
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Legislation Flow Chart
OHS legislation in NSW is structured as follows:
OHS Act 2000The Act provides the general "duty of care" framework. It places responsibility on facilities to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and all others at your "workplace". |
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OHS Regulations 2001These provide the detail of how the employer must implement OHS with the emphasis on compliance. |
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Codes of PracticeCodes of Practice provide practical guidance. They should be followed unless there is an alternative course of action which achieves the same or better result. |
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Australian StandardsAustralian Standards have authority when directly referred to in the Regulations. |
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Guides / AlertsGuides or Alerts are released on specific significant hazards and are generally incorporated into Codes of Practice later. |
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