Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

506: Develop health and safety policy

The OHS professional should be able to develop an OHS policy that integrates with the business strategy, drivers, and culture, and that supports productivity and success. The policy must describe the intent of the organization and its approach to OHS and specific objectives. Accountabilities, responsibilities and arrangements for delivering a safe operation must be described in the policy or associated documents.

Prerequisite

None

References in Other Frameworks

BCRSP: HSM5; IOSH: TC1

Understand and Remember

– Relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards that pertain to workplace safety policies
– OHS Policy goals and objectives, such as:
– Preventing injuries
– Mitigating risk
– Adhering to legislation and regulations
– Facilitating continuous improvement
– How to interpret OHS policy documents

Apply and Analyze

– Provide training in the adherence to OHS policy
– Implement continuous improvement procedures through OHS policy review
– Effectively communicate policies to workers

Evaluate and Create

– Evaluate existing OHS policy
– Identify areas of excellence
– Identify opportunities for improvement
– Develop new OHS policy or adapt in response to changes in the workplace context

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Related Units of Competency

501 Demonstrate
Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
502 Demonstrate
Understanding of quality management processes and their integration with OHS

Prerequisites:
503 Use
And maintain an OHS Document Management System

Prerequisites:
504 Monitor
Occupational health and safety performance

Prerequisites: