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Last updated: 18 October 2006
Occupational health and safety
Appendix D
Occupational health and safety policy
The current Occupational Health and Safety Agreement, between the Commission and the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU), was developed and signed in December 2003 and is currently under review, with a view to signing a new agreement with the CPSU shortly. The purpose of the agreement is to set a framework for the prevention of workplace injuries and exposure to hazards in the workplace.
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee, a joint management–union body established under the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1991, administers the Agreement.
The committee met four times during 2005–06. The Commission continues its commitment to the National Occupational Health and Safety Strategy which involves a ten year commitment to reducing injuries and risk in the workplace and improving rehabilitation intervention.
Measures taken during the year
The Commission continued to promote activities to enhance the health and wellbeing of its employees. In 2005–06 the Commission conducted an annual health awareness programme, held a dedicated Health Week (see Part 4: Management and Accountability) provided staff with the opportunity to receive an influenza vaccination at the workplace, conducted regular health and lifestyle sessions, provided all staff with occupational health and safety training opportunities, continued to provide a programme of regular workstation assessments and provided staff and their families with access to a confidential employee assistance programme.
The Commission participated in a portfolio wide tender for the provision of Occupational Health and Safety and Rehabilitation case management services in 2005–06. SRC Solutions Pty Ltd was the successful tenderer and commenced service provision in May 2006.
Accident statistics
During the year there were no incidents that required the giving of notice under section 68 of the OH&S Act. No directions were given to the Commission under section 45 ( Power to direct in writing that workplace etc. not be disturbed ) and no notices were given under sections 29 (Provisional improvement notices), 46 (Power to issue prohibition notices) or 47 (Power to issue improvement notices) of the OH&S Act.
No investigations were conducted during the year.
