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conduct an OHS committee meeting
Definition:
An OHS Committee is a representative
group of employer and employee representatives who meet in a cooperative
way to improve systems for managing health and safety in the workplace.
Effective meetings rely
on:
- planning
- agreed procedures
- agreed agenda
- participation
- control
- clarity
- responsibility
At the first meeting:
Before the meeting:
- prepare a draft agenda
- review previous minutes
- check outstanding issues
- ask for agenda items
- prioritise agenda items
- give notice of meeting
- display agenda in the
workplace
At the meeting:
- start and finish on time
- record absences and apologies
- review agenda
- review and approve or
amend previous minutes
- review previous matters
listed for action
- confine discussion to
agenda items
- focus on resolving issues
- ensure clear outcomes
- confirm next meeting
date and time
After the meeting:
- write up minutes
- action all items
- display minutes in workplace
Further reading:
Code of Practice: Occupational
Health and Safety Consultation. WorkCover NSW Calaogue No. 311. |
