Work Health and Safety
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The Work Health and Safety Policy Framework outlines the mandatory requirements for WA health entities (Health Service Providers and Department of Health) to ensure an effective and consistent approach to work health and safety (WHS) management across the WA health system.
These mandatory requirements outline the minimum standards and expectations to be maintained in the identification of WHS risks and its management, to support safety and wellbeing in the WA health system, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Mandatory requirements
The following are mandatory requirements pursuant to this Policy Framework:
The Department of Health, on behalf of the System Manager, is responsible for monitoring and ensuring WA health entities comply with the requirements set out in each mandatory policy.
Approval
This Policy Framework has been approved and issued by the Director General of the Department of Health as the System Manager.
| Approval by | Dr Shirly Bowen, Director General, Department of Health |
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| Approval date | 28 August 2023 |
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| Date published | 06 September 2023 |
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