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Occupational Health and Safety

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Background

Our Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Policy is based on the conviction that the wellbeing of our employees
is one of the major considerations in our business. It is a shared responsibility and all of us must not only take
responsibility for our own safety, but also for the safety of others. A good safety record is a clear indicator of
good management.

Obligations
As the employer we must ensure our responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic),
the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017 and
the Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013 are met.
These include our responsibilities to:

 take reasonable steps to provide and maintain a safe working environment, plant and substances in
a safe condition, and facilities for the welfare of all workers
 provide ways to consult with our workers to be informed about and involved in health and safety
issues at work
 provide information, instruction, training and supervision needed to make sure that all workers are
safe from injury and risks to their health and safety
 conduct regular workplace inspections.
 Workplace health and safety legislation applies equally to physical and mental health.

This policy is intended for general use only and may not be applicable in every circumstance. You should always check any applicable legislation and make your own
judgement about what action you may need to take to ensure you have complied with the law. Accordingly, WorkSafe cannot be held responsible and extends no
warranties as to the suitability of the information for any particular purpose; or actions taken by third parties as a result of information contained in the policy.
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Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Our Commitments
We are committed to all our work activities being carried out safely, and with all possible measures taken to
remove (or at least reduce) risks to the health and safety of workers, contractors, visitors, and anyone else
who may be affected by our operations. We are committed to ensuring we comply with the relevant legislation,
regulations, and applicable Codes of Practice and Australian Standards.

We will provide a workplace that is free from risks to health and safety by implementing the highest possible
standards to protect our workers’ physical and mental health, safety, and wellbeing.
We will engage and consult with all workers and others involved with our business to ensure hazards are
identified and the risks associated with them removed or reduced to the greatest degree.
We have a workplace environment where workers and others involved with our business are encouraged and
supported to raise health and safety issues and help reduce and manage them.

Responsibilities
All managers will:

 be accountable for maintaining a workplace that is safe and without risk to physical and mental health
 implement health and safety policies and procedures
 undertake training so that you are knowledgeable about your OHS obligations and responsibilities
 provide necessary supervision with regard to employee health and safety
 consult with employees about any matter that affects health and safety
 <ADD ANY OTHER SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES THAT MANAGEMENT HAS>.

All employees will:

 take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of their workmates
 observe health and safety procedures
 undertake training so that they know about their OHS obligations and responsibilities
 comply with any reasonable directions (such as safe work procedures, wearing personal protective
equipment) given by management for health and safety
 co-operate with their supervisors and managers to achieve a workplace that promotes health, safety
and wellbeing
 <ADD ANY OTHER SPECIFIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DUTIES THAT WORKERS HAVE>.

Our visitors and contractors must:

• not put themselves or any other person at the workplace at risk

This policy is intended for general use only and may not be applicable in every circumstance. You should always check any applicable legislation and make your own
judgement about what action you may need to take to ensure you have complied with the law. Accordingly, WorkSafe cannot be held responsible and extends no
warranties as to the suitability of the information for any particular purpose; or actions taken by third parties as a result of information contained in the policy.
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Occupational Health and Safety Policy

This policy is intended for general use only and may not be applicable in every circumstance. You should always check any applicable legislation and make your own
judgement about what action you may need to take to ensure you have complied with the law. Accordingly, WorkSafe cannot be held responsible and extends no
warranties as to the suitability of the information for any particular purpose; or actions taken by third parties as a result of information contained in the policy.
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Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Policy authorised by:

References:
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 and Equipment (Public Safety) Regulations 2017
Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013

Kasperczyk, R and Cotton, P, 2018

This policy is intended for general use only and may not be applicable in every circumstance. You should always check any applicable legislation and make your own
judgement about what action you may need to take to ensure you have complied with the law. Accordingly, WorkSafe cannot be held responsible and extends no
warranties as to the suitability of the information for any particular purpose; or actions taken by third parties as a result of information contained in the policy.