CHAPTER 11: OPERATIONAL CONTROLS (CLAUSE 4.4.6)
Summary of requirements
- Identify operations and activities which are associated with hazards, and where controls must be applied to minimise hazards and manage OH&S risks.
- Operational controls include documented procedures and operating criteria for the safe functioning of processes, activities and equipment.
- OH&S controls must also be implemented over contractors, visitors, purchased goods, equipment and services.
How can these requirements be met by an organisation?
Operational controls may be defined as all those measures, methods and precautions taken to manage OH&S risks of an organisation’s activities and operations. The organisation must plan these activities to ensure that they are carried ...
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