BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
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BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
Presentation 1
Purpose of this presentation At the end of this session, you should know how to:
determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS appropriate to the organisation and its WHS risks
consult effectively with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation
facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS.
What is a WHSMS? Standards Australia defines a WHSMS as:
That part of the overall management system which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing, and maintaining the OHS policy, and so managing the risks of the organisation.
Organisational needs and motivations External motivators Internal motivators
legal obligations
securing compliance to secure contracts
maintaining a positive reputation
minimising risk of fines or legal sanction.
industrial relations
illness and injury prevention
absenteeism and presenteeism
financial impacts
professional ethics.
Principles The principles of WHS management systems are:
• Culture, compliance, accountability, consultation, capacity
1. WHS policy and commitment
• Hazard identification and control, contingency planning, setting targets and performance indicators 2. Planning
• Resourcing, integration with other management systems work schedules, assigning responsibilities, training, documentation and reporting
3. Implementation
• Safety monitoring and auditing, reporting breeches 4. Measurement and evaluation
• Management reporting, continuous improvement 5. Review and improvement
Build support for the WHSMS To effectively implement and maintain the WHS management system you will need to:
communicate benefits
consult regularly to involve as many people as possible.
The next steps You should now:
complete the self-paced activities in Section 1 of your Student Workbook
read Section 2 of your Student Workbook before the next session.