Contribute to the Implementation of a Systematic Approach to Managing Ohs

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Big Buildings Inc

Big Buildings Inc

Systems Evaluation Procedure

Systems Evaluation Procedure

1 Purpose

2.1 This procedure covers the requirements associated with measuring, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of OHS at Big Buildings Inc.

2.2 The process for reporting incidents, where necessary, to Government authorities

2 Scope

3.3 This procedure applies to all Big Buildings Inc employees and sub-contractors.

3.4 Four systems of hazard identification, risk assessment and control have been adopted:

* HSE Inspections

* Safe Behaviour Observation

* Hazard Cards

* Take 5

3.5 Evaluating the effectiveness of OHS will be completed by comparing:

* LTI’s and MTI’s

* Incident Rates

* Severity Rates

* Cost of Claims

* Near Misses

* Incident Reports

3.6 Where a non-conformance or incident has occurred all information shall be entered into RISC or RAMS.

3 Responsibilities

4.7 Head of Management

* Ensure systems are in place to identify health and safety hazards

* Ensure that adequate financial support is in place to implement corrective/ preventative actions identified

4.8 Managers

* Ensure that all employees and sub-contractors are trained in hazard identification, risk assessment control processes

* Ensure that all injuries and incidents are reported and investigated

* Ensuring that timely corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence are implemented

* Consult with health and safety representatives as required

4.9 HSEQS Coordinator

* Coordinating corrective actions as identified in HSE Inspections

* Reviewing and tracking of Hazard Cards to identify trends

* Compare KPI’s against Industry, State and National statistics

* Ensure that all non-conformances are entered into RAMS for internal tracking

* Ensuring that incidents are entered into RISC, outstanding...