Business Organisations need policies and procedures in relation to work health and safety. Employees within the organisation need to informed and aware of relevant WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice. WHS policies and programs must be readily accessible to all prevent or minimise risk from hazards. They have to have procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks, Actions to identify and correct hazards are to reported and communicated in accordance with their organisations procedures. …show more content…
So that if and when an audit or review is carried out. It shows that staff and managers are following the organisations policies and procedures.
It is necessary for a business to have policies and procedures so that everyone working in the organisation knows what is required of them and how the organisation runs. The policies and procedures state what is considered correct behaviour and what standard the organisation holds dear to the overall image. It also allows staff to understand procedures in which the organisation has and allows staff to follow procedures which helps staff in the day to day running of the