Common use of Objectives Clause in Contracts

Objectives. The parties to this Agreement are committed to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards through the implementation of an organizational framework which involves all parties in protecting workers’ health and safety. In meeting these objectives, the parties have agreed to consider a broad agenda through the consultative processes established by this agreement. Such an agenda will include: o Measures designed to include the safe operation of plant and equipment; o Training issues including specific hazards, health and safety systems, and site induction; o Management of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive approach, which aims to control hazards at source, reduce the incidence and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses. Operation of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice The parties to this Agreement shall in addition to ensuring compliance with OH&S legislation (including Regulations, Code of Practice and Industry Standards), implement the best achievable level of health and safety. Particular emphasis will be placed on the establishment of consultative mechanisms which will include: o The election of health and safety representatives who will represent fellow workers in negotiations on health and safety matters; o an occupational health and safety committee. In the event that changes to occupational health and safety practices are deemed necessary by either party the issue shall be referred to a consultative mechanism.

Objectives. The parties to this Agreement are committed to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards through the implementation of an organizational framework which involves involv es all parties in protecting workers’ health and safety. In meeting these objectives, the parties have agreed to consider a broad agenda through the consultative processes established by this agreement. Such an agenda will include: o Measures designed to include the safe operation of plant and equipment; o Training issues including specific hazards, health and safety systems, and site induction; o Management of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive approach, which aims to control hazards at source, reduce the incidence and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses. Operation of Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Codes of Practice The parties to this Agreement shall in addition to ensuring compliance with OH&S legislation (including Regulations, Code of Practice and Industry Standards), implement the best achievable level of health and safety. Particular emphasis will be placed on the establishment of consultative mechanisms which will include: o The election of health and safety representatives who will represent fellow workers in negotiations on health and safety matters; o an occupational health and safety committee. In the event that changes to occupational health and safety practices are deemed necessary by either party the issue shall be referred to a consultative mechanism.