Occupational Health & Safety

Safety Management Policies

A Safety Management Policy is a document designed to help you to systematically manage Workplace Health and Safety. The systems and procedures within this document address your responsibilities as an employer under the Tasmanian Workplace Health & Safety Act and help you achieve the following outcomes:

Prevention/reduction of illness and injury equally for employees and contractors;

• Identification of workplace hazards, assessment and control of risks
• Active involvement in health and safety matters by managers, supervisors and employees and their representatives and
• Provision for OH&S information and training for employees at all levels.

An effective Safety Management Policy requires;

• Demonstrated commitment by all stakeholders, but in particular the commitment of owners and senior management
• Demonstrated commitment to control and reduce incidents by monitoring hazards and continually reviewing the process
• Demonstrated commitment to ensure the safety of employees, contractors and visitors
• Demonstrated commitment to promote health and safety in the workplace and
• A demonstrated commitment to provide training and appropriate supervision

MBT can provide members with a fee-for-service assistance in formulating a Safety Management Policy and implementing it in your workplace.

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