What are the 3 requirements of a health and safety policy?
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What are the 3 requirements of a health and safety policy?
Well, the Health and Safety at Work etc Act (HSWA) 1974 says that a Health & Safety Policy should contain three separate parts:
- A ‘Health and Safety Policy Statement of Intent’ (your aims and objectives);
- The organisation of health and safety (who has responsibility for what); and.
Why are health and safety policies important?
By protecting your workers, you reduce absences, ensuring that your workplace is more efficient and productive. Research shows that workers are more productive in workplaces that are committed to health and safety. Reducing down-time caused by illness and accidents means less disruption – and saves your business money.
What are the components of a health and safety policy?
The health and safety policy statement can be brief, but it should mention:
- a description of the organisation.
- recognize the need to comply with minumum standard legislation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- recognize the priority of safety in relation to other organizational goals and policies.
Who is responsible for WHS policy?
All workers are responsible for the WHS impact of their own actions. They also have a duty to make sure their work is carried out in line with WHS Management Procedures and any applicable legislation. More specifically, workers must: take reasonable care for their own health and safety.
How is WHS policy implemented?
Let’s get started.
- Step 1: Inform your workers about WHS Policies.
- Step 2: Implement and monitor collaborations to manage WHS policies.
- Step 3: Provide WHS Training and monitor its procedures.
- Step 4: Implement procedures for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control.
- Step 5: Maintain and update WHS Records.
What is safety policy and procedures?
The purpose of the Health and Safety policies and procedures is to guide and direct all employees to work safely and prevent injury, to themselves and others. It is company policy that all employees be given a copy of the policies manual and be familiar with its contents.
What is the purpose of a WHS policy in the workplace?
WHS Acts A general overview of how to make workplaces safe and healthy. They outline the legal responsibilities and duties for employers and officers. Regulations The standards that need to be met for specific hazards and risks, such as noise, machinery, and manual handling.
What is the role of health and safety in the workplace?
The purpose of health and safety is to protect your workers, sub-contractors, customers and members of the public when they are involved with your business. You have a duty of care under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 but more than that, it’s good business practice to adhere to health and safety laws.