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What sort of OHS management plan is required?
What sort of OHS management plan is required?
Any type of reasonable plan that is site specific, appropriate for the scope of the work and follows the basic principles of identification, assessment, control and review.
Clause 226(3) of the OHS Regulation 2001 states that the plan must include:
- statement of responsibilities listing names, positions and responsibilities of all persons who will have specific OHS responsibilities on the site;
- details of arrangements for ensuring compliance with OHS induction training;
- details of arrangements for managing OHS incidents;
- any site safety rules and details for ensuring all persons at the place of work are informed of the rules;
- safe work method statements for all work activities assessed as having risk.
Relevant WorkCover guidance material is available from the WorkCover website or Publications Order Hotline. Other useful information includes:
- S - Pack, the subcontractor pack (available from the Construction Principal Contractors Safety Alliance);
- OHS&R Management Systems (available from Department of Public Works, Construction Steering Policy Committee).