E.04 Hazard Management (National Procedure)

Policy Standard

• A safe and healthy work environment is created by people working together to improve practices and conditions by monitoring and evaluating their work activities

Performance Standards

1. Workplace health and safety practices and requirements comply with appropriate Acts and Regulations.
2. All existing, new and potential significant hazards are recorded in a H&S 09 Hazard Register.
3. Hazards are prioritised by degree of risk, probability, and whether injury or illness could result, using the Accident Potential Matrix.
4. Significant hazards are eliminated if practicable.
5. Significant hazards are isolated where elimination is not practicable.
6. Significant hazards are minimised where elimination or isolation is not practicable.
7. Any person exposed to a hazard is made aware of its existence and provided with information on correct procedures on how to deal with the hazard.
8. People are trained and involved in the identification of hazards and the development and maintenance of health and safety practices.
9. Required safety equipment is provided and maintained.
10. Every person using plant, objects, substances, protective clothing, and equipment is trained in its safe use.