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Work, Health and Safety Policy
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Intent
The Work Health and Safety (WHS) policy articulates the University’s obligations and commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to continually improve its WHS performance. The WHS policy provides direction, as well as a framework for JCU to achieve the intended outcomes of the WHS management system.
Scope
The policy applies to all staff, students (including higher degree by research candidates), affiliates, contractors, suppliers, visitors and members of the public performing authorised work, study or research in connection with or on behalf of the University.
This policy excludes James Cook University (JCU) Controlled Entities.
Definitions
Except as otherwise specified in this policy, the meaning of terms used in this policy are as per the Policy Glossary.
Policy
JCU is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in or affected by its work, study or research activities.
This will be achieved through:
- Safety leadership at all levels that is demonstrated through actions, accountability and commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people;
- Compliance with relevant work health and safety legislation, codes of practice and standards;
- Continuous improvement of the work health and safety management system to ensure it is practical and captures emerging hazards and risks;
- Proactively managing ill and injured employees to safely remain or return to work following a work or non-work related injury / illness;
- Ensuring health and safety risks are identified, managed and mitigated;
- Ensuring healthy and safe facilities and environments in which our people carry out work, study or research;
- Embracing innovation and technologies to minimise health and safety risks for our people;
- Consulting, cooperating and coordinating with our key stakeholders to achieve JCU health and safety goals;
- Equipping our people with information, training and resources to empower them to manage risks; and
- Fostering a culture where health and safety is integrated into work, study and research in a positive way.
Responsibilities
WHS-PRO-001 WHS Responsibilities Procedure defines the work health and safety responsibilities for all roles at all levels within JCU.
Schedules/Appendices
Schedule A – Work, Health and Safety Policy defines the PCBUs, the Work Health and Safety Officers and the Senior Officers of the University.
Related documents and legislation
JCU Work Health and Safety web page
Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation 2011
Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Regulation 2014
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Requirements with Guidance for Use
WHS-PRO-001 WHS Responsibilities Procedure
Administration
NOTE: Printed copies of this policy are uncontrolled, and currency can only be assured at the time of printing.
Approval Details
Policy Domain | Corporate Governance |
Policy Sub-domain | WHS Governance |
Policy Custodian | Vice Chancellor |
Approval Authority | Work Health and Safety Committee |
Date for next Major Review | 12/08/2027 |
Revision History
Version | Approval date | Approval authority | Implementation date | Details | Author |
22-1 | 12/08/2022 | WHS Committee | 29/08/2022 | Major review found the Policy is currently fit for purpose. Amendments to template only. | WHS Unit |
19-1 | 06/09/2019 | HSE Sub-committee | 16/10/2019 | Major review following release of ISO45001:2018 OHS Systems and legislative updates. Policy name changed from Health, Safety and Environment to Work, Health and Safety Policy. | Principal Technical Advisor, HSE Unit |
16-1 | 24/03/2016 | 24/03/2016 | Minor amendments: Reference to ‘Standards’ replaced with the word ‘Procedures’; Deletion of Head, HSE Unit from Schedule A Clause 1.2 (HSE Officers); and HSE Glossary added to Related policy instruments. | HSE Training & Communications Advisor | |
14-2 | 21/01/2015 | 28/01/2015 | Minor amendment – removal of GRW Industries Pty Ltd (subsidiary of NQCC) - GRW Industries (JCU Controlled Entity) has been deregistered. Approved by Acting DVC S&R | ||
14-1 | 24/10/2014 | 19/11/2014 | Work Health and Safety Policy revised, streamlined and title changed to current title; amendments to Schedule A - Schedule of PCBUs and HSE (formerly WHS) Officers to reflect changes resulting from the University restructure, to ensure currency and to reflect the situation in controlled entities. Refer to WH&S Committee minutes (2/14). | ||
12-2 | 06/12/2012 | 09/01/2013 | Amendments approved by Council (refer to item 13 of 07/12/2012 Council minutes for details) | ||
12-1 | 01/12/2011 | 01/01/2012 | Approved by Vice-Chancellor and Council | ||
11-1 | 31/12/2012 | 01/01/2013 | Approved by Council |
Keywords | Health, safety environment, PCBU’s |
Contact Person | Manager, Work Health and Safety |