AS/NZS 4801
OHSAS 18001
OHS20309
SAI Global
MONASH UNIVERSITY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &
SAFETY STRATEGIC PLAN: 2015–2017
December 2014
2015-2017 Strategic OHS Objectives
Monash University is committed to making the following improvements to Occupational Health and
Safety:
1. Foster collaborative relationships/partnerships with staff and students and empower people to
make a positive and enduring contribution to health and safety culture;
2. Lead the Australian university sector in the application of risk management strategies that
support education and research including the emerging risks of new research activities
3. Use quality-based health and safety management systems with a focus on continuous
improvement
4. Apply innovative technological solutions to assist in the reporting, measuring and managing of
Occupational Health and Safety
5. Make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of staff and students.
To achieve these strategic OHS objectives the Senior Management Team, in partnership with
health and safety personnel, OHS committees, the university community and OH&S, will focus on
delivering the following strategic OHS priorities for 2015–2017:
Strategic Priority 1: Collaborative Relationships/Partnerships
 Develop initiatives to encourage collaboration within the Monash OHS network;
 Apply positive customer service principles to ensure stakeholder satisfaction
Strategic Priority 2: Risk Management
 Proactively identify leading causes of injury and implement targeted programs to mitigate their
impact;
 Evaluate the effectiveness and suitability of existing risk management methodology;
 Improve the risk management framework by adopting a streamline approach
Strategic Priority 3: OHS Management Systems
 Maintain OHS Management system certification to OHSAS 18001 and AS/NZS 4801;
 Improve the provision and quality of OHS information and reports;
 Simplify and streamline OHS management processes to ensure an appropriate level of system
maturity is achieved across the University.
Strategic Priority 4: Technological Innovation
 Utilise technological solutions to reduce the burden of compliance
 Migrate OHS systems and processes to electronic platforms
Strategic Priority 5: Health and Wellbeing at Work
 Promote, encourage participation and support initiatives that enhance physical, mental,
occupational health and wellbeing.
 Maintain Monash University’s reputation as leaders in Health and Wellbeing in the workplace.
OHS Strategic Plan: 2015- 2017
Date of first issue: December 2014
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
For the latest version of this document please go to: http://www.monash.edu.au/ohs/
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