| Occupational
Health & Safety |
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Service Station Association’s Occupational
Health and Safety services are designed to provide
a comprehensive solution focused on measurable
objectives. Our approach is to empower your company
to manage its own health, safety and risk management
strategies on an ongoing basis. In this way, the
benefits are delivered directly to where they
count most – your bottom line.
As the SSA is now part of the MTA NSW, members can tap into such services. |
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| Key
Services |
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MTA has access to a team of highly qualified experts
to work with your company to identify any deficiencies
and, with the required combination of advice,
consulting, expertise and training, can help you
to implement cost-efficient and effective OHS
and risk management solutions. |
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| Strategic
Planning |
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MTA team will work with you to develop a strategic
occupational health and safety plan customised
to your company’s needs. In establishing
your goals and objectives, the planning process
involves analysis of current legislation, the
review of current workplace practice and systems,
policies and procedures, assessment of the skills
and resources available, along with the needs
and expectations of all stakeholders. |
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| Safety
Management Systems |
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a comprehensive strategic plan has been formalised,
OH&S specialists will help to implement a
solution that meets your company’s specific
requirements. For businesses of every size, strategic
plans can be integrated into any business system. |
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| Safety
Inspections & Audits |
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visual site inspection or a comprehensive audit
of the workplace, systems and practices provides
a practical benchmark against current industry
practices and legal requirements. MTA experts
will identify any deficiencies that may need to
be addressed and make recommendations to ensure
practical and legal compliance. |
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| Specific
safety inspections are also available in the areas
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hazardous
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manual handling
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workplace
lighting |
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| Prompt
and Reliable Telephone Advice |
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can call for fast and accurate information, interpretation
or advice on all issues of OH&S as well as
other valuable advice. Advice on the legislation
can help reduce the complexities of running a
business. Access to the Advice Line is inclusive
in the membership package and is available Monday
to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. on
02 9213 4222.
Additionally, members can also access continually
updated information on topical issues of OH&S
through the MTA NSW website and/or by subscribing to ERIS (Employee Relations Information System). |
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| Policy
and Procedures |
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| Drawing
on our extensive experience, the SSA can provide
assistance in drafting policies and procedures
and preparing OH&S manuals and contractor
safety management plans. This service may also
include integration of OH&S procedures, competencies
and accountabilities into other business procedures. |
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| Accident
and Incident Investigation |
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MTA can assist you in identifying why accidents
have occurred and how to instigate investigations
to minimise the potential for these accidents or
incidents to reoccur. One of the key elements in
workplace safety is the identification and investigation
of hazardous practices. Your attention to these
issues is an important element in the overall control
of what occurs in the working environment. |
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| Rehabilitation
and Workers Compensation |
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advice in these areas can help minimise cost and
reduce exposure to liability. In claims cases,
the MTA can help you manage the processes from
the time of the injury right through to the closing
of the case including notification, claims management
and representation in claims review meetings.
The provision of qualified and expert assistance
can potentially reduce the cost of your Workers
Compensation premium by a significant amount. |
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| Defence
of WorkCover Prosecutions |
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| Industrial
legal specialists can provide defence services
for service station operators being prosecuted
by WorkCover, particularly after a company has
had a major accident. The MTA is able to assist
with an independent investigation to put you in
a stronger position to defend charges which may
be brought by WorkCover. |
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| Training |
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SSA in conjunction with MTA NSW can identify training needs and develop
and implement an ongoing training program for
employees and managers. The Occupational Health
and Safety training services include: |
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Rehabilitation
co-ordinator training |
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OHS Safety
Committee training |
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Manual handling |
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Worksite inspections |
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Risk management
and hazard control |
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Handling hazardous
substances |
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Roles and responsibilities |
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Legislative
compliance training |
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| For
further information about the Service Station Association’s
MTA Occupational Health and Safety services please contact us on (02) 9213-4290. |
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