In response to specific requests, 155 ergonomic assessments were conducted for new and existing staff. This will continue to be an area of focus for 2014–2015. Home visiting The Commission developed the Visiting Procedures’ that aim to ensure the safety and health of staff while on community home ‘Home visits. A working party, comprising directorate and health and safety representatives, contributed to the development of the procedure. Safety Management System Audit The Commission’s Occupational Safety and Health Management System was assessed in May 2014 and audited in line with AS/NZS4801:2001. The Commission obtained the following scores for its safety management systems: management commitment 76 per cent – planning 80 per cent – consultation and reporting 80 per cent – hazard management 80 per cent – training and supervision 77 per cent – The next assessment is scheduled for May 2017. Training analysis The Commission undertook its three yearly OSH Training Needs Analysis. The recommendations will be a key area of focus for Review of recruitment medicals The Commission reviewed its recruitment medicals by engaging occupational physicians, rehabilitation providers, general practitioners, safety and health representatives and recruitment personnel to arrive at the best model of assessing medicals for people providing services to people with disability. Injury management key performance indicators
In response to specific requests, 155 ergonomic assessments were conducted for new and existing staff. This will continue to be an area of focus for 2014–2015. Home visiting The Commission developed the ‘Home Visiting Procedures’ that aim to ensure the safety and health of staff while on community home visits. A working party, comprising directorate and health and safety representatives, contributed to the development of the procedure. Safety Management System Audit The Commission’s Occupational Safety and Health Management System was assessed in May 2014 and audited in line with AS/NZS4801:2001. The Commission obtained the following scores for its safety management systems: management commitment – 76 per cent planning – 80 per cent consultation and reporting – 80 per cent hazard management – 80 per cent training and supervision – 77 per cent The next assessment is scheduled for May 2017. Training analysis The Commission undertook its three yearly OSH Training Needs Analysis. The recommendations will be a key area of focus for Review of recruitment medicals The Commission reviewed its recruitment medicals by engaging occupational physicians, rehabilitation providers, general practitioners, safety and health representatives and recruitment personnel to arrive at the best model of assessing medicals for people providing services to people with disability. Injury management key performance indicators
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