Wk 1 - Readings

Question 1

What are the 4 key elements to sucessfully promoting safe behaviour of workers

Answer 1

1. Management commitment and leaedership
2. everyone acepting there responsibility (duty of care)
3. involving and informing the workforce
4. understanding that we are human and we will make mistakes

Question 2

What are the ten elements to the safety and maturity model

Answer 2

1. management commitment and visibility
2. trust
3. communication
4. participation
5. productivity versus safety
6. learning organisation
7. safety resources
8. shared perceptions about safety
9. industrial relation and job satisfaction
10. training

Question 3

what are the two Australian standards that explicitly deal with OH&S

Answer 3

1. AS/NZS 4801:2001 OH&S management systems - specification with guidance for use
2. AS/NZS 4801:2001 OH&S management systems - general guidelines on priciples, systems and supporting techniques