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    This document is Health and Safety Policy and Procedures Template.

    It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 2

    Office Help

    Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

    Purpose

    This policy applies to all employees, contractors, visitors, and guests at Blue
    Healer. Its purpose is to ensure a safe and healthy workplace by identifying
    risks, controlling hazards, complying with WHS legislation, and fostering a
    culture of safety through ongoing communication, collaboration, and
    continuous improvement.

    Definitions

     Hazard: A potential source of harm or adverse health effect.


     Incident: An occurrence that could result in injury, illness, or property damage.
     Injury: Physical or psychological harm caused by an accident, impact, or unsafe
    conditions.
     WHS Communication and Consultation: The process of sharing WHS matters with
    staff, encouraging input and collaboration in decision-making.
     PCBU: Person conducting a business or undertaking, responsible for ensuring workplace
    safety and legislative compliance.
     WHS Officer: The individual overseeing WHS activities, compliance, and risk
    management.
     Workers: All employees, contractors, and volunteers at Blue Healer.

    Policy

    1. Compliance with Legislation

    Blue Healer adheres to all relevant WHS legislation, including the WHS Act
    2011 and WHS Regulations 2017, to ensure a safe workplace. Employees are
    expected to be familiar with these requirements and how they apply to their
    roles.

    2. Organisational Responsibility and Commitment

    The CEO (PCBU) ensures that a comprehensive WHS policy is in place, risks are
    assessed, and resources are allocated for safety improvements. Department
    managers oversee WHS in their areas, ensuring that staff have access to
    necessary resources and training. Update: Managers are now required to
    include WHS updates during monthly departmental meetings to
    maintain a focus on safety.

    3. Staff Responsibility
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    All staff must report hazards, follow WHS procedures, use safety equipment,
    and actively participate in WHS consultations. They must complete mandatory
    WHS training and refresher courses to maintain awareness of safety protocols.
    Update: Staff are now required to participate in quarterly safety drills
    to enhance emergency preparedness.

    4. Reporting

    All incidents, including near misses, must be reported immediately. The WHS
    Officer will investigate and implement corrective actions. Failure to report
    incidents, including near misses, will result in mandatory WHS
    refresher training in addition to any necessary disciplinary action.

    5. Records

    WHS records, including incident reports, hazard logs, and safety audits, will be
    maintained by the WHS Officer and reviewed annually. All records must be
    updated within 12 hours of any incident to ensure timely responses. Update:
    A new digital record system will be implemented to ensure real-time
    updates and easier access to incident logs.

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    It is part of the supporting assessment resources for Assessment Task 2

    Procedures

    1. Workplace health and safety inspections


    Steps Responsibility
    1.1 Conduct annual inspections
     -Employees are now encouraged to actively WHS Officer
    participate in the inspection process.
    1.2 Pre-operation workplace inspections
    Department
     Include a checklist template for high-risk operations to
    Managers
    ensure consistency in inspections.
    1.3 Regular workplace inspections
    Department
     -A monthly feedback session will be included for
    Managers
    departments to discuss inspection results.
    1.4 Home office inspections.
    Remote
     -The WHS Officer will now review and validate home
    Workers
    office checklists for safety compliance.
    1.5 Control hazards
    Department
     - Introduce weekly hazard control reviews to ensure
    Managers,
    timely implementation and effectiveness.
    WHS Officer

    2. Identify and control hazards


    Steps Responsibility
    2.1
    Identify hazards All Employees

    Hazard identification training will be mandatory for all


    All Employees
    employees, improving awareness.

    2.2
    Assess risks WHS Officer

    A risk matrix will now be used to standardize risk


    WHS Officer
    assessment levels.

    2.3
    Department
    Implement controls
    Managers

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    Steps Responsibility

    Control measures must prioritize elimination where


    Department
    possible, and personal protective equipment should be Managers
    the last resort.

    2.4
    WHS Officer,
    Monitor and review controls Department
    Managers

    WHS Officer,
    Add a quarterly review meeting to assess the
    Department
    effectiveness of long-term control measures. Managers

    3. Workplace incidents
    Steps Responsibility
    3.1
    Report incidents All Employees

    A new digital incident reporting tool will be introduced for


    All Employees
    faster and easier reporting.

    3.2
    Investigate incidents WHS Officer

    Investigations will now include a peer review to ensure


    WHS Officer
    thoroughness and objectivity.

    3.3
    WHS Officer,
    Implement corrective actions Department
    Managers

    Corrective actions will now be shared with the entire team WHS Officer,
    Department
    to promote learning and prevention. Managers

    4. Health and safety consultation and communication


    Steps Responsibility
    4.1
    4.1 Regular consultations WHS Officer,
    Department

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    Steps Responsibility

    Managers

    WHS Officer,
    A rotating safety representative from each department
    Department
    will be included to ensure diverse input. Managers

    4.2
    Feedback collection All Employees

    Feedback will now be collected anonymously to


    All Employees
    encourage more honest and open participation.

    4.3
    Information dissemination WHS Officer

    Safety updates will now be shared via email and


    WHS Officer
    displayed on noticeboards for better reach.

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