Work Health and Safety in Sydney City Council

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REPORT ON WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY IN SYDNEY CITY COUNCIL
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Executive Summary
Sydney is a vibrant modern, cosmopolitan city with a diverse population featuring a rich
history, internationally-recognised tourist attractions and an exciting calendar of events. The city
is under the care of Sydney City Council which is responsible for keeping the city environment
to the best standards possible. The council not only contributes to the physical environment, but
also to the fostering Sydney economy, society, and culture.
The Council is regulated by WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2017. The organization
is committed to creating a working environment where workers are comfortable free from any
form of risks and injuries. This report highlights the following with regard to Sydney City
Council: Compliance with WHS Regulations, Potential work hazards in Sydney City Council,
Recommendations on risk management steps, Review of the existing WHS consultation process
and Recommendations on the consultation process.

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Contents
Executive Summary.........................................................................................................................2
Sydney City Council........................................................................................................................4
Compliance with WHS legislation..................................................................................................5
Obligations of the Council...........................................................................................................5
Legal duties of WHS Representative...........................................................................................6
Potential Work Hazard in Sydney City Council..............................................................................6
Recommendation on Risk Management Steps................................................................................8
Review of the Existing WHS Consulting Process...........................................................................9
Recommendations on the Consultation Process............................................................................10
References......................................................................................................................................11

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Sydney City Council
According to safework.nsw.gov.au (2017), Sydney City Council is responsible for
keeping the city of Sydney the glory by keeping it clean, safe and beautiful. The council is
responsible for providing local services such as:
 Cleaning the street
 Road maintenance
 Assessing development application
 Collecting waste and recycling
 Providing network libraries
 Maintaining parks, playground, and gardens, sports venues, and community centers.
The organization is guided by Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and Work Health and
Safety Regulation 2017. It is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of all the workers,
volunteers and visitors to the Council’s workplace. The organization considers work, health and
safety responsibilities as the essential practice for protecting the workers and the public and as
such, the needed resources are made available to in compliance with the act and regulations. We
endeavour to have the best working environment for our workers free from health risks.
Key features of the WHS policy (Legislation.nsw.gov.au, 2017):
 Developing safe systems for work
 Achieving a safe working environment
 Promoting good health within the workplace
 Providing work, health and safety advice, information, education, and training to workers
and others in the workplace