Meeting papers

     Work Health
     and Safety
     Council has a proactive approach with a strong focus on
     work health and safety in everyday work. Our procedures
     and programs outline safety duties, responsibilities, and
     guidelines for managers, supervisors and all other
     workers to create and support a positive safety culture.


     Work Health and Safety Management System Plan               Council is committed to
                                                                 achieving ‘Zero Harm’
     On 15 September 2022, the Executive Team approved the
     Work Health and Safety Management System Plan 2022 –
     2024. This Plan sets out a strategic framework to support
     Council’s work health and safety management system
                                                                 for our employees,




                                                                                                        Noosa Council Annual Report 2022 - 2023
     and to ensure that Council:


     — Provides a safe and healthy workplace
     — Complies with applicable health and safety legislation,
                                                                 volunteers, labour-hire
       such as the Queensland Work Health and Safety Act 2011
     — Meets the requirements of the Local Government
       Workcare “Mutual Risk Obligations” program, and
                                                                 workers, contractors,
                                                                 visitors, and the
     — Follows the framework set out by the National Audit
       Tool for Self-Insurers.


     The Plan comprises of five key elements as outlined
     below. The Plan applies for a period of two years and is    community whenever our
     supported by a Monthly Action Plan.


     — Health and Safety Policy
                                                                 work is conducted.
     — Planning
     — Implementation
     — Measurement and evaluation
     — Management review


     Council regards its work health and safety obligations
     with the utmost importance and as such, resources will
     continue to be made available to allow Council to comply
     with relevant legislation, implement and continually
     improve its work health and safety management system
     and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.



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