2012 SA Local Government

Roads & Works Conference

‘One System’ OHS Model

Implementation

Presented By:Lucy Perpetua

August 2012

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WHAT IS OHS ?

‘It is a question of basic and absolute social justice –

a person who goes to work is entitled to walk out

and come home. It is an absolutely basic human

right to live and not be killed in the pursuit of

getting an income.’

Joe Riordan – Chairperson Worksafe Australia (1995)

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WHAT IS LG’s OHS Model?

All Self Insured Employers must be compliant with

• The OHS&W Legislation

and

• The Performance Standards for Self Insurers

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How can the LGAWCS assist Councils to meet the requirement of the OHSW Legislation and the Performance Standards?

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KEY STEPS

• The LGAWCS has developed a number of key steps (program of activities) to assist Councils move forward to compliance with the legislation and the standards

• The LGAWCS have shared this approach with the WorkCover SA who have expressed support for this direction if effectively implemented

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ONE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMME

• The Essential Safety Platform (ESP) Program ( approx. 5 days over 3 weeks program)

• The “One System” Implementation Program(OSIP) ( approx. 15 days over 6 weeks program)

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Key pointsSenior Management participation in the planning,

implementation, monitoring and review of the OHSW Management System

OUTCOMES

• An OHSW Plan and Programs with objectives, targets and key performance indicators

• A gap analysis of the Council OHSMS against the core components of the One System Policies and Procedures

• An organisation Hazard profile

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Key points

The planning process is only the first step, without significant and genuine commitment from you it will not be implemented effectively.

If you have this commitment, we can help you with the practical application to make it work.

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Why take unnecessary risks at work Trevor?

There is only one way forward…Join the OSIP Program NOW!