OH&S Policy - AS 4801:2001

Commitment

Kent Transport Industries recognises its moral and legal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, customers and visitors.  This commitment extends to ensuring that the organisation's operations do not place the local community at risk of injury, illness or property damage.

Communication of the Policy

This policy is communicated to all staff through an electronic controlled copy placed on the company intranet with other relevant management system manuals, and placed on common area noticeboard/s.

This policy is made available to the public via the company website.

Objectives

Kent Transport Industries Pty Ltd will:

• Provide safe equipment and systems of work
• Provide written procedures and instructions to ensure safe systems of work
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements and current industry standards
• Provide information, instruction, training and supervision to employees, contractors, visitors and customers to ensure their safety
• Provide support and assistance to employees

Responsibilities

Each management representative is accountable for implementing this policy in their area of responsibility.  This will be measured via their annual performance reviews.  Management is responsible for:

• The provision and maintenance of the workplace in a safe and secure condition
• Active involvement in the development, promotion and implementation of health and safety polices and procedures
• Training employees in the safe performance of their assigned tasks
• The provision of resources to meet the health and safety commitment

Employees are to:

• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures
• Report all known or observed hazards to their immediate supervisor or manager

Application of the Policy

This policy is applicable to Kent Transport Industries in all its operations and functions including those situations where employees are required to work off site.

Consultation

Kent is committed to consultation and cooperation between management and employees.  Kent will consult with elected employee health and safety representatives and employees in any workplace change that will affect the health and safety of any of its employees.

Implementing the Policy

This policy will be carried out through an OH&S program, which includes:

1. Active involvement and commitment of managers
2. Identification and control of hazards.
3. Investigation and reporting of all accidents and dangerous incidents.
4. Participation of and consultation with, workers on safety matters of significance.
5. Provision of first aid and emergency procedures.
6. Provision of information, training and supervision as necessary for safety.

Review

This Policy will be reviewed when required by changes in legislation, or when company operations require it.  If altered, workers will be consulted and notified of changes.