Module Two - Nuts and bolts - Processes for health and safety at work

Nuts and bolts - Processes for health and safety at work

This module was reviewed by senior lawyers from Simpson Grierson and published for use on (date to be inserted).

The scope of this module includes 19 processes for the management of workplace health and safety. These are divided in to core processes and cross-cutting processes.

Core processes

These are the four processes that make up the General approach to managing workplace health and safety risks also known as the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle. This is discussed in Part 2 under Managing Risks and Hazards (Overview). In addition, there are health and safety processes to address some mandatory general duties.

Identifying hazards and assessing risks
Eliminating or minimising risks
Monitoring controls
Reviewing for continuous improvement

These process flowcharts are now available.

Mandatory processes

In addition to those four processes, there are 10 health and safety processes to address some mandatory general duties.

Conducting exposure monitoring
Conducting health monitoring
Managing and reporting injuries, illnesses and incidents
Providing information, training, supervision and instruction.
Implementing emergency procedures
Providing first aid and general workplace facilities
Providing personal protective equipment
Enabling rehabilitation
Managing contractors for health and safety
Managing procurement of goods for health and safety

These process flowcharts are not yet available.

Cross-cutting processes

These are 5 processes that form an integrated part of all the core processes and mandatory duties. These are included because they invoke legal requirements and must be addressed for successful workplace safety and health risk management.

Assigning roles and duties
Engaging with workers
Consulting, co-operating and co-ordinating activities with other duty holders
Fostering a workplace safety culture
Keeping written records

These process flowcharts are not yet available.