Having trouble with OHS terminology?
SWMS (Safe Work Method Statements) - A comprehensive step by step work procedure and document, essential in the Building & Construction Industry. These should be developed in consultation with affected staff.
ITP (inspection and test plans) – A document that records all inspections and testing requirements relevant to a specific work process or equipment.
Why do I need to ensure work practices and procedures are designed specifically for young people in the workplace?
New research shows young people's brains are still developing until well into their 20's and this, combined with inexperience, can impact on workplace safety. Decision making, risk taking, communication and even fatigue are affected by a still maturing brain. In NSW in 2003, nine young workers aged 15 to 24 years died due to injuries in the workplace and a further 7,026 were compensated for work-related injuries.
How do I know which construction sites (NSW) need an OHS management plan?
An OHS management plan is required when:
- Construction work is undertaken and the cost of the work exceeds $250,000 (clause 226 of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001) or at any time when high risk work is being undertaken by an employer.
- Demolition work or asbestos removal work (for which a licence is required) is undertaken regardless of the cost of the work (clause 317of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 outlines definitions of licensed work).
GTSS can assist you in the development of site specific safety plans to ensure your compliance with the NSW OHS Reg 2001
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I do not believe that the Buildcorp Group would be in the same position with regards to our Health, Safety and Environmental performance without the continued support and guidance from GTSS.
Josephine Fahey, HSE Manager, Buildcorp Group
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