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1.
The Health and Safety
policy and manuals we have prepared indicate the ways in which Officeworks
intends to meet with legal requirements.
2.
Legislation requires that, as an employer
we prepare a statement of general policy with respect to the health and
safety of our employees, together with details of the organisation and
arrangements that we have set up to carry out that policy.
Therefore, we provide, so far as is
reasonably practicable:
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a safe system of work |
| b. |
to maintain safe plant and equipment
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| c. |
safe handling and use of substances |
| d. |
provide
information, instruction and adequate training for employees |
| e. |
ensure all
employees are capable of carrying out their tasks safely |
| f. |
prevent accidents and cases of work related ill health |
| g. |
safe means of handling, transporting articles, substances and
personnel |
| h. |
a safe and healthy environment |
| i. |
maintain and review this policy as necessary at regular intervals |
3.
Officeworks Contract
Cleaning Company believes that one of its most important functions is the
prevention of accidents or ill health. We do not wish any of our
employees or any other person to suffer as a result of activities of work
processes. To this we intend to comply rigorously with all
health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice and best guidance and
work methods available.
4.
We also ensure, so far as is reasonably
practicable, that the way we carry out our work does not affect the health
and safety of persons who are not our employees, for example, visitors and
contractors.
5.
We remind you, our employees, of your duty
to look after your own health and safety and ensure that you do not
endanger others and that you must co-operate with the management of
Officeworks as your employer, in meeting our legal obligations.
A FULL AND DETAILED REPORT OF OUR HEALTH
AND SAFETY POLICY CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST, ALONG WITH OUR EMPLOYER
AND PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE DOCUMENTS.
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