Health and Safety Management System
What is an OHSMS?
"As part of the UNSW - OHS Management System we have included "Consultation" into the model."
An OHSMS is a set of plans, actions and procedures to systematically manage health and safety in the workplace that is actively endorsed by a committed employer to achieve
- Provision of a safe and health workplace and the prevention/reduction of illness and injury equally for employees and contractors.
- Identification of workplace hazards, assessment and control of all risks.
- Active involvement in health and safety matters by managers, supervisors and employees and their representatives.
- Provision of information and training for employees at all levels so they can work safely.
- Audit and review of the OHSMS.
Our system has 6 key elements:
- Commitment
- Planning
- Consultation
- Implementation
- Measurement
- Review
The OHSMS follows a simple WHY, WHAT, HOW format i.e.
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Why are we required to do this?
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What has the University put in place to meet this requirement?
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How do you implement this requirement?
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UNSW's OHSMS uses AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques, as it's framework.
It also incorporates guidance from AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - Specifications with guidance for use.