OHS Management System
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An OHSMS is a set of plans, actions and procedures to systematically manage health and safety in the workplace that is actively endorsed by a committed employer to achieve:- Provision of a safe and health workplace and the prevention/reduction of illness and injury equally for employees and contractors.
- Identification of workplace hazards, assessment and control of all risks.
- Active involvement in health and safety matters by managers, supervisors and employees and their representatives.
- Provision of information and training for employees at all levels so they can work safely.
- Audit and review of the OHSMS.
Our system uses AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques, as it's framework and has 6 key elements.
- Commitment
- Planning
- Consultation
- Implementation
- Measurement
- Review
The OHSMS shall be reviewed by UNSW@ADFA Senior Management at regular intervals to ensure compliance with OHS system requirements, relevance and currency. Where the review identifies system gaps they shall be documented and used to implement reform to ensure continuous improvement.