Common use of Safety Objectives Clause in Contracts

Safety Objectives. 56.1 The Parties recognise the potentially hazardous nature of the construction industry. To this end, the Parties to the Agreement are committed to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards through the implementation of an organisational framework which involves all Parties in protecting Employees’ health and safety. 56.2 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: (a) measures designed to include the safe operation of plant and equipment; (b) training issues including specific hazards, health and safety systems, and site induction; (c) management of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive approach which aims to control hazards at their source, reduce the incidence and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses; and (d) risk of fatigue (see clauses 39.5 and 39.6). 56.3 The Employer will comply with all relevant work health and safety legislation, including the OHS Act, workers compensation legislation, regulations, codes of practice and relevant and appropriate Australian and Industry Standards produced or recognised by WorkSafe Victoria. 57.1 Prior to first attending the site, all Employees shall have successfully completed the Basic Site Induction (Construction Induction Card) course conducted by a RTO. Employees shall provide proof evidencing same if requested. 57.2 All new Employees who have not obtained a Construction Induction Card will be required to undertake an attendance based course within 28 days where reasonably practicable. 57.3 In addition, all new Employees of the Employer will be properly informed by Management of: (a) the Rights and Obligations of this Agreement including its disputes/grievance resolution procedures; (b) the appropriate issue of work clothing and safety equipment as per this Agreement; and (c) Employer Safety Rules and Procedures including relevant legislation. 57.4 Furthermore, all new entrants to a particular Project will receive an induction to the particulars and peculiarities of that site. In order to achieve this it is recommended that, all persons performing or supervising work who are new to the site shall be given an explanation of the following by Site Management: (a) site safety rules and procedures including relevant legislation; (b) site-specific matters such as security procedures etc. (c) Employees must complete site inductions whilst on-site, during ordinary hours of work. 57.5 The induction presentation and material shall have regard to the language skills of the employee/employer.

Safety Objectives. 56.1 The Parties recognise the potentially hazardous nature of the construction industry. To this end, the Parties to the Agreement are committed to continuous improvement in occupational health and safety standards through the implementation of an organisational framework which involves all Parties in protecting Employees’ Employees health and safety. 56.2 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: (a) measures designed to include the safe operation of plant and equipment; (b) training issues including specific hazards, health and safety systems, and site induction; (c) management of occupational health and safety through a comprehensive approach which aims to control hazards at their source, reduce the incidence and costs of occupational injuries and illnesses; and (d) risk of fatigue (see clauses 39.5 and 39.6). 56.3 The Employer will comply with all relevant work health and safety legislation, including the OHS Act, workers compensation legislation, regulations, codes of practice and relevant and appropriate Australian and Industry Standards produced or recognised by WorkSafe Victoria. 57.1 Prior to first attending the site, all Employees shall have successfully completed the Basic Site Induction (Construction Induction Card) course conducted by a RTO. Employees shall provide proof evidencing same if requested. 57.2 All new Employees who have not obtained a Construction Induction Card will be required to undertake an attendance based course within 28 days where reasonably practicable. 57.3 In addition, all new Employees of the Employer will be properly informed by Management of: (a) the Rights and Obligations of this Agreement including its disputes/grievance resolution procedures; (b) the appropriate issue of work clothing and safety equipment as per this Agreement; and (c) Employer Safety Rules and Procedures including relevant legislation. 57.4 Furthermore, all new entrants to a particular Project will receive an induction to the particulars and peculiarities of that site. In order to achieve this it is recommended that, all persons performing or supervising work who are new to the site shall be given an explanation of the following by Site Management: (a) site safety rules and procedures including relevant legislation; (b) site-specific matters such as security procedures etc. (c) Employees must complete site inductions whilst on-site, during ordinary hours of work. 57.5 The induction presentation and material shall have regard to the language skills of the employee/employer.