BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Presentation 2

Purpose of this presentation At the end of this session, you should know how to:

 communicate WHS policy and commitment requirements to implement a WHSMS

 develop and implement an initial WHS review

 develop WHS policy in consultation with stakeholders to meet organisational needs

 document WHS policy and communicate it to individuals and parties.

Communicate WHS policy requirements

Culture Compliance Accountability Consultation Capacity

Undertake initial review To determine the design of the WHSMS, you will need to review:

 workplace factors, such as hazards, particular workplace environment, history of safety

 internal and external requirements, such as compliance

 existing elements of safety systems

 gaps between existing safety conditions and requirements.

Workplace factors

Workplace review

Activities and associated risk

Documentation

History

Resources

Responsibilities

Organisational structure

Consultative structures

The WHS legislative framework

Legislation and you  What legislation and

components of the legislative framework applies to your workplace or industry?

 Who is the relevant authority?

Identify WHS duty holders

Duty holders include:

 PCBUs

 officers

 workers

 volunteers

 WHS professionals.

WHS consultation requirement Consultation roles under the WHS Act include:

 workers and work groups

 health and safety representatives (HSRs)

 health and safety committees (HSCs).

Why consult?  Beyond compliance, why might you

want to consult widely on the design of your WHSMS and WHS policy?

 What are some useful methods of consultation and communication?

 What are some important consultation and communication skills?

Document policy Policy documents should include:

 purpose statement

 scope

 resources

 roles and responsibilities

 references to legislation.

Document procedures Procedures can include the following:

 step-by-step instructions for carrying out tasks

 training requirements

 process for monitoring, reviewing and reporting

 requirements for documentation and record- keeping.

The next steps You should now:

 complete the self-paced activities in Section 2 of your Student Workbook

 read Section 3 of your Student Workbook before the next session.