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Annual Review
Assess the effectiveness of your system
Safety
System Design
Individually designed Safety Systems
Training
Training in the application of workplace Health and Safety
Accident
Investigation
Professional accident investigation service
Your
Business
Organising safety for your business
Management and Administration
Management and Administration of health and safety in your organisation.
Hazard Identification
Identification, Risk Assessment, Control and monitoring
Packages
Health and Safety packages for farms and small businesses
Common Misconceptions
Misconceptions about safety in businesses
Contact
Details
Contact
Health and Safety Systems Ltd
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A Fire Evacuation
Plan is all I need.
WRONG
A Fire Evacuation Plan forms part of a Safety System. It must comply
with Fire Service requirements and be tested regularly. It is only
one of five essential elements of a Safety System.
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I don't need a Safety System. My business is not rated as high risk.
WRONG
All employers are required by law to comply. The Health and Safety
in Employment Act 1992 clearly sets out your responsibilities. The
level of risk is not a factor.
Even so, the chances of an OSH inspection are remote.
MAYBE
But if they do, look out. The Amendment Act to the Health and Safety
Act has now been passed and takes effect on the 5th May 2003. It gives
OSH inspectors the power to impose instant fines for non- compliance.
The levels of fines are prescribed in this Act. It could cost you
$4000.00.
I've never had a work related accident and I'm not likely to.
MAYBE
But if you do, you may face prosecution. Prevention is better than
cure. A good Safety System will go a long way towards reducing your
level of exposure.
The five essential elements of a Safety System are:
1. A Policy Statement outlining your commitment to workplace Health
& Safety.
2. An Accident Register.
3. A Hazard Register.
4. A Fire Evacuation and Disaster Management Plan.
5. Training. |
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