Work Health and Safety Policy
This policy shows the commitment of the management and workers in this workplace to health and safety and:
• aims to remove or reduce risks to the health and safety of all workers, contractors and visitors to this workplace and anyone else who may be affected by our operations
• aims to ensure all work activities are done safely
• recognises that health and safety is most effective when a collaborative approach is used to identify and solve problems
• commits to continuously improving work health and safety by addressing hazards and reviewing outcomes.
The Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must:
• ensure their responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 (SA) are met
• take reasonable steps to provide and maintain a safe working environment, plant and substances in a safe condition, and facilities for the welfare of all workers
• provide ways for workers to be informed about and involved in health and safety issues at work
• provide information, instruction, training and supervision needed to make sure that all workers are safe from injury and risks to their health and safety
• conduct regular workplace inspections
• ensure this policy and all safe work procedures are kept up-to-date.
Workers must:
• take reasonable care for their own health and safety, and ensure that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others in the workplace
• follow reasonable instructions given by the PCBU to protect their health and safety
• identify and report any workplace incidents or hazards to their supervisor
• not wilfully interfere with or misuse items or facilities provided.
Visitors and contractors must:
• not put themselves or any other person at the workplace at risk
• comply with our safety policy.
Policy authorised by
Name
Signature
Date
Review date