If further escalation is required to resolve the matter, it should be referred to the Board. previous consultation has not produced a satisfactory resolution to the issue, one or all parties may refer to Workcover NSW. Any party who requests Workcover NSW to mediate on an issue are required to notify the other parties of their intention either in person or in writing prior to doing so. All parties will be bound by any directions handed down by Workcover NSW Forms: Incident Report Form Responsibilities for Implementing Workplace Health and Safety Executive Director The Executive Director/CEO of the FFFC is responsible for ensuring that: Adequate budgetary provision is made to comply with WHS standards to meet policy objectives; and WHS implications of all new work processes and building alterations are fully assessed prior to implementation. Technical Manager The Technical Manager is responsible to the Executive Director/CEO, for planning, implementing and maintaining workplace health and safety standards and practices in all areas and activities under their control, including activities conducted on sites other than FFFC Headquarters at 605 Hovell Street, Albury NSW. The Technical Managers’ responsibilities include the need consider the welfare of and to provide a healthy and safe environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors and to ensure that the standards and practices adopted conform to statutory requirements and the provisions of FFFC policy. In particular, it is their role to: Consult with to develop, WHS policies and procedures reflecting and extending on the FFFC WHS policy as it pertains to their areas of responsibility. Familiarise themselves with the current New South Wales Workplace Health and Safety Act and in particular with those sections relating to employer responsibilities and the powers and rights of health and safety representatives, by attendance at relevant WHS training courses or by other means. Deal with health and safety issues raised by employees in accordance with the procedures set out in the FFFC WHS Policy Issue Resolution. – Consult with the relevant health and safety representatives, where practicable, on all changes that may affect the workplace health and safety of staff, students, visitors or contractors.
If further escalation is required to resolve the matter, it should be referred to the Board. previous consultation has not produced a satisfactory resolution to the issue, one or all parties may refer to Workcover NSW. Any party who requests Workcover NSW to mediate on an issue are required to notify the other parties of their intention either in person or in writing prior to doing so. All parties will be bound by any directions handed down by Workcover NSW Forms: Incident Report Form Responsibilities for Implementing Workplace Health and Safety Executive Director The Executive Director/CEO of the FFFC is responsible for ensuring that: Adequate budgetary provision is made to comply with WHS standards to meet policy objectives; and WHS implications of all new work processes and building alterations are fully assessed prior to implementation. Technical Manager The Technical Manager is responsible to the Executive Director/CEO, for planning, implementing and maintaining workplace health and safety standards and practices in all areas and activities under their control, including activities conducted on sites other than FFFC Headquarters at 605 Hovell Street, Albury NSW. The Technical Managers’ responsibilities include the need consider the welfare of and to provide a healthy and safe environment for staff, students, visitors and contractors and to ensure that the standards and practices adopted conform to statutory requirements and the provisions of FFFC policy. In particular, it is their role to: Consult with to develop, WHS policies and procedures reflecting and extending on the FFFC WHS policy as it pertains to their areas of responsibility. Familiarise themselves with the current New South Wales Workplace Health and Safety Act and in particular with those sections relating to employer responsibilities and the powers and rights of health and safety representatives, by attendance at relevant WHS training courses or by other means. Deal with health and safety issues raised by employees in accordance with the procedures set out in the FFFC WHS Policy – Issue Resolution. Consult with the relevant health and safety representatives, where practicable, on all changes that may affect the workplace health and safety of staff, students, visitors or contractors.
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