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Hazard Reporting
Hazard reporting protocols are designated in position descriptions and included in company induction. The following
protocols shall apply:
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All personnel have a responsibility to identify hazards and to report these to either the Health and
Safety Representative or the Supervisor
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Health and Safety Representative [Site Representative] shall identify hazards in consultation with
workplace employees and company stakeholder representative/s.
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Health and Safety Representatives shall report hazards to the Supervisor immediately and seek
appropriate assessment and risk controls.
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Health and Safety Representatives shall report on risk management activities at the monthly
meeting with Manager, Supervisor and company representative
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Supervisors shall be responsible for ongoing hazard management in consultation with the Health
and Safety Representative
Accountability and Responsibility
Directors
Overall accountability for meeting this policy statement and for compliance to the OH&S Act 2004 and associated
regulations lies with the Managing Director.
Such accountability includes, but is not limited to:
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Undertaking workplace consultation in relation to workplace safety
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Providing the human resources sufficient and competent to undertake the assigned duties as
described in position descriptions
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Providing and maintaining the appropriate equipment and chemicals fit for purpose
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Ensuring systems of work safe and without risk to health
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Managing and monitoring systems for safe use, handling and storage of chemicals
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Maintaining the workplace in a safe and healthy condition
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Providing information, training, competency assessment and supervision for all employees
enabling them to work in a safe and healthy environment.
Managers
Managers are accountable for site delivery of this policy and its support systems including hazard identification, risk
assessment and control, worksite inspections, operational procedures, work instructions, training and competencies
and other relevant processes. Managers are responsible for communication strategies and supervision of
Supervisors and Health and Safety Representatives at each site under their management.