Safety Policy
Introduction
Core Contracting Group P/L Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan is intended to be used as a master framework to guide and advise Management through the Systems (Procedures, Instructions, Forms etc) applicable to staff, employees and sub-contractors working as part of the Core Contracting Group P/L operations.
It defines and explains the procedures by which Core Contracting Group P/L will ensure that the work place, practices & activities are safe for employees, uses environmentally sound work practices, and delivers customer requirements right, first time, every time. By placing all these requirements in a single document, it is intended that the methods by which these objectives are delivered are readily accessible, available and applied. The procedures, forms and attendant documentation are tools and aids to complete the daily tasks undertaken by personnel.
The OH&S Management Plan and Systems shall be adopted and fully implemented by all Core Contracting Group P/L personnel. Implementation of the Plan and Systems will be verified by scheduled; periodic audits / inspections performed by suitably qualified company personnel and external agencies.
The OH&S Management Plan and Systems has a focus to ensure that consistent service is delivered to all customers and clients, regardless of location. Site specific documentation and systems may only be developed following consultation with Core Contracting Group P/L Quality Assurance representative, who will review the request for other implications prior to authorising. It is anticipated that very few systems will be applicable to a specific site or project only.
Local site knowledge and experience are recognised as the main source of identifying opportunities for improvement to the system. If it is considered that changes are required to either the OH&S Management Plan, any of the Systems contained within, or that additional Systems are required, individuals are required to bring this to the attention of the Quality Assurance Management by way of a Document Issue/Change Request.
The OH&S Management Plan and Systems Master Copies are held at Core Contracting Group P/L offices. Each individual responsible person will be issued with and trained in the use and applications of a “hard” controlled complete copy of the OH&S Management Plan and all applicable Systems. Additionally, relevant management and supervisors will be issued with and trained in the use of “hard” controlled copies of the sections applicable to their respective positions.
Recognising that some personnel may need additional sections of “hard” controlled copies, Core Contracting Group P/L Document Controller (normally Supervisor) will be authorised to issue extra copies required in their respective areas of responsibility.
If not a designated holder of a controlled copy of a document, the Core Contracting Group P/L document controller must be contacted to issue additional controlled copies.
1. Scope
The OH&S Management Plan covers the scope of work, activities and areas of responsibility conducted by Core Contracting Group P/L.
This OH&S Management Plan is in accordance with the requirements of the following standards:
- AS/NZS ISO 9000 (Series) - Quality Management System
- AS/NZS ISO 14001 (Series) - Environmental Management System
- AS/NZS 4804 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- AS/NZS 4801 - OH&S Systems Guidelines
- AS/NZS 4581 - Management System Integration
- AS/NZS 4360 - Risk Management
- Core Contracting Group P/L OH&S Systems and Procedures, Manuals and Requirements; and
- Core Contracting Group P/L Occupational Health and Safety Requirements.
The OH&S Management Plan will also address and fully comply with:
- The current Occupational Health and Safety Act and subordinate legislation relating to the health and safety of all people affected by the legislation.
- The Accident Compensation Act and other relevant subordinate legislation,
- The current Electricity Safety Act, Regulations and relevant subordinate legislation;
- The current Environmental Act, Regulations and relevant subordinate legislation;
- Local Authorities Ordinances
- (Where Applicable) Relevant Commonwealth Occupational Health & Safety, Rehabilitation and Environmental Legislation;
- Client and/or Customers specific requirements provided there is no compromise of any of the above legislation.
Where no such legislation or standards exist, Core Contracting Group P/L will apply “world’s best practice” principles.
2 Leadership and Commitment
2.1 Management Commitment
Core Contracting Group P/L has committed the company to standards and requirements that are clearly reflected in its Policies that give guidance and direction. Management has set a clear message in these Policies that define the responsibilities in all levels of the Company in terms of how Core Contracting Group P/L will conduct its business & activities.
The definitive intent is to demonstrate that Core Contracting Group P/L has a vision and commitment that is to be applied throughout the whole Company. The terms “Management Responsibility”, “Obligations and Duty of Care”, and “Due Diligence” are synonymous throughout this document. Core Contracting Group P/L expects and demands that these terms are applied in all the Company’s activities without exception.
Core Contracting Group P/L has clearly indicated that the Company will demonstrate effective leadership in the areas of:
- Determining, reviewing and improving the Company’s position on Quality, Occupational Health, Safety, Rehabilitation and Environment,
- Ensuring adequate resource allocation including setting of realistic budgets, responsibilities, authority and accountability,
- Compliance to all statutory and applicable legislation,
- Coordinated management planning and agreed objectives,
- Decisions implemented and reviewed for effectiveness,
- Communication of the values, visions, expectations, and policies throughout the Company’s area of activities, operations and influence.
- Management demonstration of their commitment by their own actions,
- Regular review of the Company’s Quality, Occupational Health, Safety, Rehabilitation and Environmental documentation and performance to ensure Continuous Improvement.
2.2 Requirements and Systems
The Twelve Requirements (Figure 1.) are the principles on which these systems are built, ensuring that Core Contracting Group P/L achieves legal compliance, due diligence can be demonstrated and Company’s vision and aspirations to achieve “best practice” come to fruition.
Core Contracting Group P/L subscribes to the above and, in fulfilling the assigned responsibilities will ensure that all personnel are made aware of these requirements and their rights and responsibilities in respect of Quality, Occupational Health, Safety, Rehabilitation and Environment.
This will be achieved by carrying out:
- inductions,
- regular training, (Legislative, Prescribed, Company and Client Specific)
- toolbox meetings and-
- workplace inspections and audits dealing specifically with-
- Quality Assurance,
- Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Compliance, and-
- Environmental Management principles, and-
Regular reviews of the Company’s activities, processes, and supportive documentation to ensure that continuous improvement is a reality, not just a phrase.
The active participation of all employees will be sought through Core Contracting Group P/L Safety Improvement/Management and other related internal bodies.
2.3 OH&S System Overview
Core Contracting Group P/L Requirements
| 1. Commitment & policy | 2. Improvement plans |
| 3. Communication, consultation | 4. Responsibility & reporting |
| 5. Hazard identification & control | 6. Corrective action |
| 7. Training | 8. Administration |
| 9. Audit and measure | 10. Design, purchasing, supply, contracting |
| 11. Product responsibility | 12. Operations |