Annual Health & Safety Plan

An official plan updated annually with key health and safety objectives detailed with appropriate priority and completion dates.

Annual Objectives

Health and safety objectives detailed as part of the Annual Health and safety Plan with appropriate priority and completion dates.

Experience Rating

On 1st April 2011 the NZ Government brought back the system of Experience Rating. This works in 2 ways: Companies with good safety practices and less injuries receive ACC Levy discounts. Those with poor safety practices and higher injury rates are penalised.

More details at http://www.hrsystems.co.nz/experience-rating.html

Hazard Identification

Hazard Identification involves many stages: The Accident Incident Register is the central point. Documented employee participation with Hazard Identification and suggestions for improvements are vital.

Hazard Register

All hazards identified during the course of a hazard task analysis are recorded on the Hazard Register and an action plan is implemented that will take all practical steps to eliminate, isolate or minimise that hazard.

Hazard Task Analysis

Hazard task analysis is a health and safety assessment of the hazards associated with a particular task or job. A hazard task analysis systematically breaks down a job into its basic component tasks. This allows the hazards at each step to be reviewed and documented and leads to recommendations and procedures which aim to eliminate or control these hazards.

Health & Safety Committee

Health and Safety Committee work with the Health & Safety Officer meeting at least once annually or sooner if required. They are involved in the development of Health and Safety policy and procedures and assist with hazard identification in the work place. They are required to record and investigate all incidents, providing information, training and regular workplace inspections.

Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officers monitor and advise managers and workers on how to reduce or eliminate workplace dangers. They are current with latest government legislation and are responsible for ensuring that the workplace is safe for all staff and visitors.

Monthly Inspections

Monthly Inspections are a way of systematically checking that the working environment and procedures are meeting the required standards. An inspection should identify hazards and be the first step in introducing measures to improve conditions.

OSH

Occupational Safety and Health, New Zealand Department of Labour

More details at http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/

Policy

Document describing your companies official plans and guidlines which each employee should know and follow

Procedures

Documents which detail your company's official process in relation to specific events or situations

WSMP

ACC Workplace Safety Management Practices programme rewards employers who build safer workplaces. In exchange for putting in place systems and processes that promote injury prevention, the programme gives employers discounts on their standard ACC WorkPlace Cover levies.

More details at http://www.hrsystems.co.nz/wsmp.html