Management of OHS
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Health and Safety Management arrangements
This is a guide that provides information on how to develop health and safety management arrangements (HSMAs) under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the Act). It includes guidance on consultation arrangements, a summary of the mandatory requirements for HSMAs, as well as suggestions regarding additional elements which could be included in HSMAs. This guide can be utilised in conjunction with other Comcare guides, particularly OHS Workplace Consultative Arrangements – A guide to Commonwealth Legislative Provisions.
What is a contractor under the OHS Act?
The purpose of this information is to provide guidance about the meaning of the term ‘contractor’ in the context of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1991 (the Act). Guidance is also provided to determine whether a relationship is one of employment or independent contractor.
A brief guide for employers to their duties and the responsibilities of Comcare and state and territory occupational health and safety authorities
Last Updated: March 2007
A guide to Commonwealth legislative provisions.
Last Updated: November 2007
This guidance provides advice to employers on the prevention of bullying in the workplace. It gives advice on what bullying is, managers' responsibilities, how to take a proactive approach to prevention and a checklist of actions for senior management.
Last Updated: 30 Aug 2006 | hardcopy available
This publication sets out the key elements of the legislation relating to employers, employees and manufacturers and suppliers. It also incorporates the recent amendments to the enforcement provisions of the Commonwealth legislation.
It is a practical tool which will aid employers to comply with the legislation and therefore achieve safe and healthy workplaces.
Last Updated: April 2008
A fact sheet relating to PUB10 (see below).
Last Updated: 1 Nov 2004
Guidance for employers to integrate occupational health and safety and risk management into corporate planning during times of organisational change.
Last Updated: Aug 2008 | hardcopy available
Positive Performance Indicators (PPI’s) measure the actions an organisation takes to achieve targets. They complement outcome indicators by measuring how an organisation is performing. This brochure explains the benefits of using PPI’s to measure safety, compensation and rehabilitation performance, and provides advice about how to develop indicators.
Last Updated: 8 Sep 2004 | hardcopy available
An increase in the incidence of occupational injuries, such as psychological injury and occupational overuse syndrome, can result from poorly managed change. This brochure outlines key steps to successful change management to avoid negative OH&S outcomes.
Last Updated: 7 Feb 2005 (HTML) 30 Jun 2006 (PDF) | hardcopy available
Provides practical guidance to assist workplaces develop, implement and evaluate an action plan to improve health and productivity.
Last Updated: 10 Aug 2004 (PDF)
Each section explains one of the principles, their benefits, and how they can be achieved.
Last Updated: 11 Jan 2006
Uses practical examples to show how each principle can be applied in the workplace. Companion to SRC Commission Risk Management Model (OHS30)
Last Updated: 19 Aug 2005 (PDF)
To help program managers and supervisors to understand risk management principles, and practise effective risk management in the workplace. A structured risk management program can lead to better OHS practice and performance.
Last Updated: 12 Oct 2004 (HTML) 16 May 2005 (PDF) | hardcopy available
For supervisors who have new staff in their workplace. Explains responsibilities under the OHS Act 1991, with suggestions for overcoming problems that may occur.
Last Updated: 20 Dec 2007 (HTML) 21 Dec 2007 (PDF)
Workplace agreements can provide organisations with an opportunity to build commitment to injury prevention and rehabilitation objectives, develop management accountability, and promote a quality work environment. This brochure provides some examples of clauses and approaches that may be useful in achieving these objectives.
Last Updated: 15 Jun 2004
A guide to help meet your responsibilities, as an employer under the Act. To enable you to establish or maintain effective OHS Management Systems in your workplace, and to provide practical advice on how to integrate OHS Management Systems into every aspect of your organisation’s core business.
Currently under review
Last Updated: 10 Aug 2007 (HTML)
This guide provides practical assistance to help you understand the notification process and to decide which incidents are notifiable.
Under review late 2007
Last Updated: March 2007
Last Updated: 7 Feb 2005
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