13/05/2017
Occupational Health and Safety
Human life is precious and safety of personnel and interested parties is the responsibility of an organization. ISO 18001 is a globally recognized standard for occupational health and safety management system which defines the health (Includes Psychological Health) and labor protection system of an organization.
Roles Of Employer
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of workers and those not in his/her employ.
• Ensure workers are aware of potential hazards including psychological hazards bullying, stress and fatigue.
• Maintain a healthy and safe workplace, systems, equipment, tools.
• Provide information, instruction, training, and supervision, including requirements by the OH&S Act and Regulations and other associated legislation.
Workers’ Duties:
• Protect his/her health & safety and that of co-workers and others at or near the workplace.
• Co-operate with employer, co-workers, OH&S committee/worker health and safety representative/workplace health and safety designate, and anyone exercising a duty imposed under OH&S legislation.
• Follow instructions and training.
• Report hazardous conditions.
• Properly use all safety equipment/devices/clothing.
Workers' Rights:
• Know about workplace hazards.
• Participate and assist in identifying and resolving OH&S issues.
• Refuse unsafe work.