Workplace Safety and Health Framework Development and Implementation
Develop Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) frameworks and implement procedures and practices to ensure a safe and reliable workplace environment
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Health, Safety and Environment Management
Levels
Identify Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies, procedures and practices in the planning, preparation and execution of work activities
Comply with WSH system in the workplace
Perform routine housekeeping duties
Access WSH documents, policies and procedures
Identify and select appropriate personal protective equipment
Apply Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) procedures and practices in the planning, preparation and execution of work activities
Comply with WSH system in the workplace
Maintain good housekeeping standards
Ensure correct selection of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ensure contractors comply with WSH policies and procedures
Contribute WSH improvement ideas
Interpret Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) policies, standards, procedures and practices to ensure compliance with the WSH system
Comply with WSH legislations, guidelines and Codes of Practice and provide input for risk assessments
Identify hazards and control measures
Comply with safety and health management systems
Implement a Permit-to- Work system
Conduct safety and health inspections
Conduct incident investigations
Facilitate the development and implementation of Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) frameworks and procedures
Develop and implement WSH standards and practices
Ensure compliance with WSH policies and procedures within team and areas of accountabilities
Ensure WSH roles and responsibilities are defined, rolled out, understood and monitored
Ensure compliance with workplace procedures for risk control measures
Communicate WSH procedures and risk control measures to staff and contractors and provide training if required
Ensure signages are in line with framework requirements
Supervise programmes to ensure emergency equipment is identified, available and maintained
Recommend improvements to WSH framework procedures to enhance the organisation’s ability to comply with regulatory
requirements
Set direction for Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) frameworks and systems
Audit WSH system in accordance with legal and system requirements
Recommend continuous improvement of WSH policies and procedures
Communicate WSH performance across the organisation
Drive WSH strategic plans
Endorse WSH policies and frameworks
Liaise with external governing bodies on standards and legal compliance issues
Integrate WSH elements into the organisation’s systems holistically
Drive WSH audits
Communicate WSH performance both internal and externally
Drive WSH continuous improvement activities and projects
Drive an effective and responsible WSH culture