❓ Question on Notice regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and consultation with volunteers within the Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA). The answer outlines existing programs, ongoing support, and planned enhancements to consultative processes.
AnsweredQoN 8772Legislative Assembly
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(1) What current arrangements exist for implementing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies within the Fire and Emergency Services Authority volunteer ranks?
(2) What consultations have taken place with volunteers on OHS?
(3) As a result of any such consultations, what additional measures have been taken or are proposed to be taken?
(2) What consultations have taken place with volunteers on OHS?
(3) As a result of any such consultations, what additional measures have been taken or are proposed to be taken?
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Answered
6 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
41 days
The
Fire and Emergency Services Authority
advises:
(1) FESA volunteers are able to access a range of Occupational Health and Safety programs and services. There is also ongoing support provided through Health and Safety Services to assist volunteers.
(2) As part of its review of safety management practices FESA is currently refining and enhancing consultative committee based arrangements for both volunteers and career staff to provide greater opportunity for direct input. Volunteers continue to be included on individual projects involving OHS matters on a case by case basis.
(3) FESA continues to consult with volunteers as needed with feedback incorporated into enhanced procedures, guidelines and risk assessments.
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Fire and Emergency Services Authority
advises:
(1) FESA volunteers are able to access a range of Occupational Health and Safety programs and services. There is also ongoing support provided through Health and Safety Services to assist volunteers.
(2) As part of its review of safety management practices FESA is currently refining and enhancing consultative committee based arrangements for both volunteers and career staff to provide greater opportunity for direct input. Volunteers continue to be included on individual projects involving OHS matters on a case by case basis.
(3) FESA continues to consult with volunteers as needed with feedback incorporated into enhanced procedures, guidelines and risk assessments.
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