Certificate IV in Frontline Management-Significance of an Effective Consultative Mechanism

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Certificate IV in

Frontline ManagementSignificance of an Effective Consultative Mechanism



Occupational Health and Safety

topics such as the importance of aneffective consultative mechanism arebeing emphasized in Intellitrain’s

Certificate IV in FrontlineManagement.

http://www.intellitrain.com.au/courses/management/certificate-iv-in-frontline-management







Committees are a requirement bylaw in NSW for companies thatemploy over 20 staff, where amajority of employees haverequested a committee beestablished.



There are different regulations thatapply within each State in Australiaand as a manager you need toinvestigate and be aware of the

legislation that applies to you, yourcompany and your industry.



Information on the latest laws canbe checked by visiting the NSWlegislation website(www.legislation.nsw.gov.au).

The following information has beensourced fromwww.workcover.nsw.gov.au and is

correct at time of publication(January 2011).

http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/



You can view the fact sheet at thisURL:

http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/formspublications/publications/Documents/

ohs_training_manual_insert_factsheet4_2704.pdf

http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/formspublications/publications/Documents/ohs_training_manual_insert_factsheet4_2704.pdf










Fact Sheet – How to set up an OHS(Occupational Health and Safety)Committee

An OHS Committee is establishedwhen:

◦ there are 20 or more employees and themajority of employees request that an

OHS Committee be established, or



◦ WorkCover NSW directs that an OHS

Committee be established, or

◦ the employer, in consultation with theiremployees, establishes an OHS

Committee



4 phases to establishing an OHSCommittee:

1. Lay the groundwork

2. Determine the OHS Committeemembership

3. Form an OHS Committee

4. Evaluation



PHASE 1: LAY THE GROUNDWORK

Become familiar with the OccupationalHealth and Safety Act 2000 (The Act),


Regulation 2001 (the Regulation) andthe OHS Consultation Code of Practice2001



Consider whether an OHSCommittee is the most appropriateconsultation arrangement for healthand safety matters in your workplace

Determine the composition of theOHS Committee, ensure thatdifferent workgroups are adequately

represented





Consult and educate managers andemployees to let them know theOHS Committee’s purpose, startdate and their role in supporting the

Committee



PHASE 2: DETERMINE OHS

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Determine, through consultation, thenumber of employer and employeerepresentatives on the OHSCommittee



It is beneficial to consider invitingsub-contractors and their employeesto observe Committee meetings,

particularly when common OHSissues arise.



Committee members should beallowed to invite a delegate from atrade union or employer associationto a Committee meeting. The

delegate may address the meeting if the Chairperson agrees.



There are no formal qualificationsrequired of Committee members,however the following characteristicswould be beneficial in Committeerepresentatives:

◦ ability to effectively represent membersof the workgroup

◦ ability to see other viewpoints



◦ commitment to improving themanagement of OHS

◦ communication skills



Explain to employees what is involved

in being on an OHS Committee andwhat training will be provided if theyare elected or appointed

Appoint and notify employerrepresentatives





Decide on an election process foremployee representatives andconduct an election

Inform all employees and

management of the names of OHSCommittee representatives



Provide representatives with a copyof the Code of Practice and any otherrelevant information (including

existing OHS procedures)





PHASE 3: FORM OHS COMMITTEE

All members of the OHS Committeemust undertake OHS Consultation

training



Convene the first meeting as soon aspracticable

◦ elect a Chairperson

◦ establish arrangements for OHS

Committee meetings◦ determine frequency of meetings

◦ discuss the purpose of the Committee

◦ review the Code of Practice



The initial meeting could also:

◦ clarify the roles and responsibilities of Committee members

◦ develop an OHS Consultation Statementif not already established and have itsupported by management



PHASE 4: EVALUATION

Periodically review the OHS Committeeand its consultation arrangements in line

with the Code of Practice



When managing health and safety risks,managers need to be aware of andunderstand the importance of communicating with all staff any

applicable processes and procedures thatare required, that are going to ensureeveryone is safe in the workplace, andthat require follow up.



There should be an appointment of Healthand Safety Representatives within anorganisation that can also monitor andreport back any findings and act as the

point of liaison between management, staff,OHS Committee members and themselves.



Having support and buy-in fromemployees helps to maintain theprocesses and creates an inclusiveworking environment where staff

members and team members feel valuedand appreciated.



This in turn creates more loyalty towardskeeping everyone safe in the workplaceand assists in achievement of organisational goals.



Team members should be given adequateresponsibility and opportunity to takeownership for decisions that relate to the

health and safety procedures in theworkplace.



This can include decisions that relate to:

Training and development of staff members in safety

matters Training in use of new equipment and technology General working conditions Reporting procedures

General OHS procedures



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