Developing a Workplace Sustainability Policy for Victoria Transport Association

This report outlines a detailed workplace sustainability policy framework that can be used whenever required by the Victoria Transport Association in order to ensure efficient rendition of its services while looking into the wellbeing of the local communities and also the environment in Melbourne and other parts of Victoria.

C5369 Diploma of Logistics
Assessment Document3– Written Report
TLIU5006 Conduct environmental audits
TLIU0001 Develop workplace policy and procedures for
sustainability
Course Contact: Ian Burns
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Semester 2 2018
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Table of Contents
Student Instructions..............................................................................................................................5
Section 1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................6
Develop workplace sustainability policy................................................................................................6
Aim of the Policy................................................................................................................................6
Objectives..........................................................................................................................................7
Section 2 Sustainability Practices...........................................................................................................8
Resource Usage.....................................................................................................................................8
Strategies...........................................................................................................................................8
Recommendation..............................................................................................................................8
Toxic Material and Hazardous Chemicals..........................................................................................8
Strategies...........................................................................................................................................8
Recommendation..............................................................................................................................8
OH&S and Environmental Compliance..............................................................................................9
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance....................................................................................9
Section 3 Policy Implementation.........................................................................................................10
Implement the policy...........................................................................................................................10
Stakeholders....................................................................................................................................10
Life Cycle Management (LCM).........................................................................................................10
Training Requirements....................................................................................................................10
Review policy implementation............................................................................................................11
Evaluation and Continuous Improvement.......................................................................................11
Marking criteria...........................................................................................................................12
Performance Evidence.................................................................................................................12
Knowledge Evidence....................................................................................................................12
Elements of Performance............................................................................................................14

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Executive Summary
Following a workplace sustainability policy is absolutely imperative for any company or organization
in Australia that believes in conserving the environment while doing good for the society and for the
public at the same time. Workplace sustainability policies require a lot of planning and organization
prior to execution and and there is a lot of monitoring and supervision that needs to be put into
place in order to make sure that such a policy runs successfully for the long term. This report
outlines a detailed workplace sustainability policy framework that can be used whenever required by
the Victoria Transport Association in order to ensure efficient rendition of its services while looking
into the wellbeing of the local communities and also the environment in Melbourne and other parts
of Victoria.
Section 1 Introduction
Develop workplace sustainability policy
Aim of the Policy
1.1 Scope of sustainability policy is defined
The purpose of this policy is to establish the objectives and aims for developing an efficient
effective and sustainable transportation system in the state of Victoria in Australia. It is required for
supporting the logistics industry and also for ensuring that the industry is equipped with all the
infrastructure, investment and plans that it needs in order to maintain the integrity and reputation
of the transportation system well into the year 2025 and beyond. It is necessary for the logistics
industry to have quick and easy access to investment and infrastructure in order for it to survive as
well as to thrive. Both private and government investment is required in large proportions if the
logistics industry is to grow as well as deliver all of its important and essential services to a
community that is global in its shape and character, for both the immediate as well as the long term.
The policy, it is hoped will ensure the smooth and hassle free rendition of efficient transportation
services for the Victorian public all through the year without causing any damage or adverse impact
on the surrounding environment. The policy will incorporate all the latest waste management and
environmental sustainability strategies and techniques to make sure that this is the case.
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1.2 Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development
process
In order to achieve all the desired regulatory outcomes for workplace sustainability, the Victoria
Transport Association will maintain strong and long term key stakeholder relationships with many
Victorian as well as other jurisdictional organizationsT (Ball et al. 2014). hey are as follows:
 Vic-Roads
 Coroners Court in Victoria
 Parks Victoria
 Minister for Ports
 Minister for Public Transport
 Department of Environment, Land and Water Planning
 Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources
 Office of the Chief Investigator
 Public Transport Ombudsman
 Work-Safe Victoria
 Victoria Police
 Victorian government
 Bus Association Victoria
 Yachting Victoria
 Western Coastal Board
 Sea Pilots in Port Philip
 Portland Port
 Geelong Port
 Life-Saving Victoria
 Gippslong Ports
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 Central Coastal Board
 Victoria Boating Industry Association
 Australian Maritime Safety Authority
 Gippsland Coastal Board
 Office of National Rail Safety Regulatory
 Road Transport Authority
 New South Wales Maritime
 Transport for NSW
 Maritime Safety Queensland
 Marine and Safety Tasmania
 Department of State Growth
 Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure
 Department of Transport
 Department for Planning and Infrastructure
 Australian Transport Safety Association
1.3 Strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical
use, and employing life cycle management approaches at all stages of work are included
in sustainability policy 200 words
A number of strategic tools will be utilized by the Victoria Transport Association for the purpose of
waste minimization. These include modelling and data, education and engagement, product
stewardship, the use of regulatory tools, establishing partnerships between the government and the
industry, funding and support (Benn et al. 2014). Some of the waste management techniques that
will specifically be put in place in order to ensure that solid and liquid wastes are adequately
eliminated are re-use, recycling, recovery of energy, treatment, containment and disposal. An
elaborate management system shall be put in place in order to supervise all of these waste
management techniques and processes and ensure that these are being well executed. There will
also be two different types of waste management plans that will be put in place by the Victoria
Transport Association for the purpose of waste minimization (Berry 2013). The first of these is a solid
waste management program that will cover waste management strategies and techniques to be
implemented for the transport and logistics industry in Victoria as a whole. The second will be the
metropolitan waste as well as resource recovery plan that will focus on waste removal for the
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transport and logistics industry operating specifically in the capital city of Melbourne (Block et al.
2015).
Section 2 Sustainability Practices
Communicate the policy
2.1 The policy, including its expected outcome, is promoted to key stakeholders
Resource Usage
Strategies
Traffic ban is an effective strategy that can be put in place in order to minimize resource
usage by the Victoria Transport Association, and in keeping with the best practices in the transport
and logistics industry in the state. By imposing a traffic ban in collaboration with municipal and
regional institutions, direct control can be exerted over allowable limits of vehicles in given urban
areas, as well as along specific corridors (Carneli et al. 2017). This will of course depend on the
measure of transport demand and supply functions as well as an arbitrary estimate of any carrying
capacity. Transport supply can also be improved upon by implementing a strategy known as context
appropriate transport. This means that transportation infrastructure and modes of transport shall be
developed as well as used in a context that is most appropriate (Carroll and Bucholtz 2014).
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2.2 Those involved in implementing the policy are informed of outcomes expected and
activities to be undertaken, and responsibilities are assigned
Toxic Material and Hazardous Chemicals
Strategies
Some of the effective strategies that can be put in place by the Victoria Transport
Association in order to reduce fuel consumption and use and thus prevent the emanation of toxic
and hazardous chemicals into the environment are the exploration of fuel purchase agreement and
by reducing the amount of time that is spent by vehicles on the road(Crane and Matten 2016).
Efforts can be made to collaborate with a fuel management company, which provides customizable
price cap on the purchase of fuel (Dunphy 2014). By setting a cap on the price of fuel, a lot of
expenditure can be curbed both on the purchase as well as the use of fuel. The Victoria Transport
Association will also look into the number of hours for which vehicles are operating on the road and
bring about a reduction in this respect by at least two to three hours. By immediately reducing the
time spent by vehicles on the road by two to three hours, the Victoria Transport Association can
significantly bring about a massive reduction in fuel consumption and use. This is something that will
be greatly beneficial for the environment and will also go a long way in helping the Victoria
Transportation Association control its spending (Jain et al. 2013).
Recommendation
There are a number of strategies that the Victoria Transport Association should put in place in order
to bring about a reduction in waste in its supply chain activities. It ought to examine the design of all
the products that are put to use in its operations to decide on how expensive materials could be
replaced and how the use of certain raw materials can be curtailed (Kamoche et al. 2015). The
production process is one that must be examined by the Victoria Transport Association very
thoroughly indeed in order to make sure that raw material wastes are minimized as quickly and as
easily as possible (Kim et al. 2017). The use of scrap material should ideally be kept as limited as
possible as the use of scrap material is known to be highly polluting for the environment. A quality
assurance system should also be put in place in order to ensure that the products that are being
used to run the operations of the Victoria Transport Association are those that are of high quality
and which are not harmful for the environment in some or the other way(Wiernik et al. 2013). Those
serving on the quality assurance team will be well qualified individuals with every potential,
knowledge and expertise to make sure that the work done by the Victoria Transport Association is
top notch.
OH&S and Environmental Compliance
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There are quite a few audits that are going to be carried out by the Victoria Transport Association in
order to ensure that OH& S and environmental compliance standards are met. These include
compliance to the WHS act, compliance to the internal systems, reviewing and developing risk
assessments that are specific to the company, carrying out physical hazard audits, engaging in
contractor compliance and complying to all the PPE standards.
Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance
The Victoria Transport Association is one that will ensure that people of all sections of society are
recruited for employment. There will be no discrimination made against employees on grounds of
race, religion, sex and age and every effort will be made to incorporate diverse segments of the
Australian population into the employee database. People will be recruited to work for the company
on the basis of their merit and distinction. They will not be disqualified on grounds of race and caste
or community. Every attempt will be made also to recruit people of color and people from ethnic
backgrounds different from that of mainstream Australians. Such workers will also be treated at par
with colleagues in the office, and on no occasion will they be made to feel left out or different from
their white counterparts. The Victoria Transport Association will stand out from other related
companies in the transport and logistics industry in not only the state of Victoria but in Australia as a
whole by virtue of its policy to recruit people from all possible economic, social and ethnic
backgrounds into its service holding ranks.
The company will particularly be on the lookout for members of minority communities in Australia
when recruiting employees and will do everything that it takes to make them feel that they are being
adequately represented in the company. Their special needs and requirements if any will be looked
into and they will be given the same opportunities to grow and develop by working for the company
in the same way that members of the Australian mainstream who work for the company are also
allowed to do so. The Victoria Transport Association will do everything it can to ensure that minority
communities living in Victoria feel encouraged to apply for jobs at the company because of the
inclusiveness that is shown by the company in its recruitment policies. Minority communities
employed by the Victoria Transport Association will be treated on an equal footing with members of
the majoritarian Australian population. They will not in any way be made to feel left out.
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Section 3 Policy Implementation
Implement the policy
3.1 Procedures to help implement the policy are developed and communicated
Stakeholders
The key stake holders of the policy will be kept informed of all the policy decisions and strategies
through email communication and through video conferencing. An outline of the strategies being
proposed for implementation will be sent to all the stakeholders over email. It is only after a full and
final approval is secured from all the stakeholders via email that the policy will actually be put into
place (Norton et al. 2014).
3.2 Strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency for the transport industry are
implemented
Life Cycle Management (LCM)
The life cycle management or LCM approach will be used by the Victoria Transport Association to
make sure that its services are rendered with efficiency and accuracy. Such an approach is very
useful for assessing economic, social and environmental impact (McGain and Naylor 2014). The life
cycle management approach is one that is characterized by a number of important stages such as
communication, stake holder engagement, eco labelling, certification, sustainable procurement,
environmental management systems, sustainability design, dematerialization and environmental
impact assessment (Myerson 2014). The biggest benefit for the Victoria Transport Association in
using the life cycle management approach to carry out its work place sustainability policy is that it
will help the company in making the right choices. It implies that every stage of the policy from start
to finish has an important role to play in its implementation, and that all these stages have to be
considered comprehensively for the successful implementation of the policy (Ma 2017). What the
life cycle management approach essentially helps the Victoria Transport Association in doing is to
make sure that the sustainability policy framework is one that is implemented stage by stage in a
detailed and organized manner with no disruptions occurring in the process. Implementing a short
term or a long term policy is not an easy thing to do and following a step by step approach like the
life cycle management approach definitely helps in ensuring that all the essential aspects associated
with the policy are well looked into at the time of implementation, so as to generate a positive
impact.
3.3 Provision for staff training to incorporate resource efficiency procedures is made
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Training Requirements
The people working at the Victoria Transport Association will be made to undergo rigorous training
procedures to understand how to implement the work place sustainability policy. A week long
training session shall take place in which employees will be educated and informed about the
different components of the policy, why such a policy is important in the first place nd the manner in
which the policy should be executed all round the year (Neal 2013).
Efforts will be made in particular to guide employees about how the workplace sustainability policy
is to be carried out. While the training will be made available to the employees for free, they will be
made to understand the importance of adhering to the rules and regulations associated with the
implementation and they will even be made to understand that they could be penalized if the policy
is not being implemented in the manner that it should be (Staddon et al. 2016). Training sessions
shall be conducted by experts in order to get the employees at the Victoria Transport Association to
well understand what the policy is all about and why it is being implemented. Employees will be
grilled in the basics of the policy so that they are able to comprehend exactly what they are assigned
to do as part of the policy implementation (Oke 2015). Apart from conducting training sessions that
are quite rigorous in nature, employees will also be made to undergo an evaluation process in order
for the trainers to understand how well versed they are with the new policy and its proposed
implementation process (Shaw et al. 2013).
Review policy implementation
4. Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
The workplace sustainability policy will be monitored and evaluated every couple of weeks. Efforts
will be made by the management of the Victoria Transport Association to ensure that the policy is
being implemented fully and that the budget is not being exceeded or exhausted in any way. The
effectiveness of the policy will be ensured by keeping a watch on employee behaviour and penalizing
them if necessary if certain aspects of the policy are not rendered efficiently by them. All the
outcomes of the workplace sustainability policy will be documented properly and feedback shall be
provided in detail to all the primary stakeholders and personnel at the Victoria Transport Association
(Swaim et al. 2014). The success or the failure of the policy shall be investigated every now and then
and in the case of failure, remedial measures shall be put in place. The records associated with policy
implementation will be monitored in particular for the purpose of identifying the trends that may be
requiring remedial action and which may also be put to use in the future to ensure continuous
improvement in terms of performance(Thomson et al. 2014). he workplace sustainability policy will
also be modified if necessary to make sure of the fact that the improvements that are required in
order for the policy to be effective are those that are being put in place. The modifications will be
kept as pragmatic in nature as possible in order to make sure that the implementation of the policy
takes place with efficiency (Yun et al. 2015). Any changes being made to the workplace sustainability
policy are those that shall be discussed in detail with all the key stakeholders prior to
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implementation. A majority vote or consenus will be necessary in order to approve of and sanction
changes to be made to the policy. Without a majority vote no changes shall be made to the policy
even if such changes are much desired or required (Young et al. 2015).
If changes are introduced in the policy framework, then the actual implementation of the policy will
be kept on hold for a few weeks or even a few months until and unless all the changes that have
been proposed are incorporated into the policy framework on paper. It is only after the entire
paperwork is carried out and approved of by all the key stakeholders in the workplace sustainability
process that all the policy changes that have been suggested will then be put into execution. If the
changes that have been proposed do not generate positive consequences, then they will be done
away with or eliminated from the policy framework immediately.
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MARKING CRITERIA
Performance Evidence
Performance Evidence Ass 1 Ass 2 Ass 3
1 Prepare for environmental audit ☒ ☒ ☐
2 Schedule internal audit ☒ ☒ ☐
3 Conduct environmental audit and
document findings
☒ ☒ ☐
4 Report environmental audit results ☒ ☒ ☐
1 Develop workplace sustainability policy ☒ ☒ ☒
2 Communicate the policy ☒ ☐ ☒
3 Implement the policy ☐ ☐ ☒
4 Review policy implementation ☐ ☐ ☒
Knowledge Evidence
Evidence of the ability to: Ass 1 Ass 2 Ass 3
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 Relevant OH&S and environmental
protection procedures and regulations,
including the ADG Code where
applicable
☒ ☐ ☐
 Workplace processes for the conduct of
an environmental audit
☒ ☐ ☐
 Problems that may occur during the
conduct of an environmental audit and
action that can be taken to report or
resolve the problems
☒ ☐ ☒
 Hazards that may exist in the conduct of
an environmental audit and ways of
controlling the risks involved
☒ ☐ ☒
 Focus of operation of workplace in
relation to potential environmental risks
and control/prevention measures
☒ ☐ ☐
 Environmental risk management and
control procedures
☒ ☒ ☐
 Audit procedures and compliance
implementation strategies
☒ ☒ ☐
 Regulatory and guidance material on
environmental safety
☒ ☒ ☐
 Workplace business policies and plans
including procedures for identification of
non-compliance and best practice
☒ ☒ ☐
 Equipment applications, capacities,
configurations, safety hazards and control
☒ ☐ ☐
 Application of relevant Australian
Standards and associated certification
requirements
☒ ☐ ☐
 Resource availability including the
competencies of individuals in the team
or group
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 Relevant workplace documentation
procedures
☒ ☐ ☐
• Environmental issues relating to:
• life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and
recycle
• relevant environmental regulations
• renewable energy
• Features required for an environmental
management strategy:
• contract requirements
• energy efficiency systems and
procedures
• training outline
• waste minimisation
• waste prevention
• work procedures
• environmental education
☒ ☒ ☒
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• past and future reviews and audits
relating to environmental management
• recycling requirements
• internal and external audit
• monitoring personnel performance
following training
• quality control checks relating to
environmental management
• review of effectiveness of new
procedures and processes
• targets, such as:
• carbon emissions reduction
• cleaner production
• lean management
• Occupational health and safety (OH&S)
requirements relating to:
• dangerous goods and hazardous
substances
• OH&S hierarchy of control
• Service requirements for transport and
logistics, including:
• company requirements and structure,
including workplace communication channels
and procedures
• provision for staff training
• legislation, regulations and codes of
practice applicable to specific transport and
logistics management functions
• quality assurance systems relevant to
transport and logistics
• transport and logistics options and best
practices
• supply chain procedures
• knowledge of environmental and
resource hazards/risks and inefficiencies
associated with enterprise
• other relevant enterprise policies,
procedures and protocols
• material recovery opportunities and
market availability
• market principles
• stakeholder identification
• planning and related approval processes
• resource recovery infrastructure needs
• relevant competency
• duty of care
• Policy development processes and
practices
• Principles, practices and available tools
and techniques of sustainability management
relevant to the transport and logistics industry
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context, such as :
• the correct use of equipment and
vehicles according to environmental protection
regulations and guidelines
• minimising fuel consumption
• maintenance and servicing
• equal employment opportunity, equity
and diversity principles and occupational health
and safety implications of policy/s being
developed
Required skills:
• Analytical skills to:
• develop diagnostic techniques
• conduct feasibility analysis
• research, plan and evaluate
• list options through procedures, such as
brainstorming
• develop strategies for eco-driving, and
efficiency
• devise solutions
• reflect on approaches taken
• Critical thinking skills to develop
performance measurements in all aspects of
transport and logistics including:
Elements of Performance
Elements of performance articulate the activities, actions and understanding that you will be
required to demonstrate through your assessment.
National Code and Title Ass 1 Ass 2 Ass 3
Relevant legislation, authority and enterprise
requirements pertinent to the operations of the
workplace are identified and followed
☒ ☒ ☒
Practices and facilities required to be audited are
identified and implications of non-conformance
established
☒ ☒ ☒
Technical and/or calibration requirements for
audits are noted and, where necessary,
appropriate support personnel are identified
☒ ☐ ☒
Work schedules are investigated to identify
appropriate schedule for audit
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Audit timings are planned to ensure that
relevant procedures are conducted within
workplace agreed time intervals and
timeframes
☒ ☒ ☐
Audit frequency is adjusted to ensure minimal
disruption to the workplace
☒ ☒ ☐
Contact is made with appropriate personnel and
appointments for the audit are made
☒ ☒ ☐
Operational procedures and assessment
methods for the environmental audit are
confirmed with affected personnel
☒ ☒ ☐
Observations and interviews are conducted with
(any) required approved third party
☒ ☒ ☐
Documentation of observations and interview
responses is completed
☒ ☐ ☐
Outcomes of the audit process are compared to
workplace procedures
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Audit results are discussed with relevant
personnel
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Reports of non-compliance are documented
including options for environmental system
improvements
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Reports are forwarded to appropriate personnel
for action
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Scope of sustainability policy is defined ☒ ☐ ☒
Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a
key component of the policy development
process
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Strategies for minimising resource use, reducing
toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and
employing life cycle management approaches at
all stages of work are included in sustainability
policy
☐ ☐ ☒
Recommendations are made for policy options
based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and
cost
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Policy developed reflects the organisation's
commitment to sustainability as an integral part
of business planning and as a business
opportunity
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Appropriate methods of implementation are
agreed
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The policy, including its expected outcome, is
promoted to key stakeholders
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Those involved in implementing the policy are
informed of outcomes expected and activities to
be undertaken, and responsibilities are assigned
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Procedures to help implement the policy are
developed and communicated
☐ ☐ ☒
Strategies for continuous improvement in
resource efficiency for the transport industry are
implemented
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Provision for staff training to incorporate
resource efficiency procedures is made
☐ ☐ ☒
Record systems for tracking continuous
improvements in sustainability approaches are
established and responsibilities are assigned
☐ ☐ ☒
Outcomes are documented and feedback is
provided to key personnel and stakeholders
☐ ☐ ☒
Success or otherwise of policy is investigated ☐ ☐ ☒
Records are monitored to identify trends that
may require remedial action, and are used to
promote continuous improvement of
performance
☐ ☐ ☒
Policy and or procedures are modified as
required to ensure improvements are made
☐ ☐ ☒
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