PlantMaintenance.pptVIP

OHS Plant Regulations makeGood Business Sense Robert Enchelmaier Capability By Design OHS Plant Regulations Are in place for a reason Represent good engineering practice Make good business sense OHS Plant Regulations - in place for a reason What are OHS Plant Regulations What is Plant Why did the Regulations come about When did they come into effect How do they work How do I find out more about them What are they designed to achieve What are OHS Plant Regulations? National Standard for Plant NOHSC:1010 (1994) Uniform code for the use of plant Performance-based (not prescriptive) Responsibilities of designers through to employees Process requiring demonstrable outcomes Signing of a “Safe To Use” Certificate Associated State Acts and Regulations Variations in licensing Some States altered the responsibilities Referenced Standards What is Plant? Machinery Equipment Appliances Implements Tools Furniture Why did the Regulations come about? Over 200 plant-related fatalities each year 65,000 - 70,000 plant-related compensation claims each year $350 million in compensation payments Growth in OHS regulation in OECD countries Need for a national standard OHS Plant Regulations in effect How do the Regulations work? Workplace OHS responsibility structure Plant Designers, Manufacturers, Importers, Suppliers, Installers, Plant Users (Owners) and OHS regulators Outcomes Hazard identification and risk assessment Risk control Training Record keeping How do I find out more about the Regulations? .au .au .au .au .au .au/hs/hs.htm .au .au/wha .au What are the Regulations designed to achieve? A demonstrably safe work environment 24% reduction in fatalities accidents $900 million reduction in compensation payouts Improved business efficiency Indirect savings of $7.8b over 10 years OHS Plant Regulations - good engineering practice What do the regulations require? How do these requirements differ from good engineering practice? What do the Regulations require? Hazard identification and