Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) : Management System Manual

Health, Safety
& Environment (HSE)

Management System Manual
Hydro Tasmania document
Revision # Release date Revision description Owner(s) Approver
1.0 1 July 2012 Original release Systems & Quality Team Executive Leadership
Team
Governance
This document is approved by the Hydro Tasmania Executive Leadership Team, comprising the
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and all Level 1 Managers.
This document is reviewed at least every three years, or when significant structural changes
are made to the Hydro Tasmania Group, and is issued and controlled in accordance with
Element 8 (Document & Record Management) and Element 16 (Management Review) of the
HSE Management System.
Message from the CEO

At Hydro Tasmania, we are committed to ensuring our staff and contractors have a safe place to
work and strive to achieve positive outcomes for the environment and our community. We operate
a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Management System that describes the processes that
Hydro Tasmania Group staff and contractors are required to follow in order to achieve our HSE
objectives. This system enables us to manage our HSE risks and to drive improvements. In particular,
this management system enables us to implement our safety and environmental policies.
Our HSE system is most effective when we consider it to be part of our daily approach to work.
Roy Adair
Purpose of the manual

This manual sets the context of the HSE Management System, and provides a description of
the sixteen management system elements. These elements describe what the management
system aims to achieve in each element, rather than how it is achieved. The procedures, reference
documents, forms and registers that sit below each element provide the detail of how Hydro
Tasmania Group intends to achieve the element outcomes.
Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................2
HSE Management System scope..................................................................................7
The HSE Management System a risk management approach.................................8
1. Policy & commitment ..................................................................................................13
2. Legal & other requirements........................................................................................14
3. Hazard identification & risk management.................................................................15
4. Planning & objectives..................................................................................................16
5. Accountability & leadership........................................................................................17
6. Awareness, training & competency...........................................................................18
7. Communication, consultation & involvement...........................................................19
8. Document & record management..............................................................................20
9. Assets & operations.....................................................................................................21
10. Project management...................................................................................................22
11. Management of contractors & suppliers....................................................................23
12. Emergency preparedness...........................................................................................24
13. Monitoring & measuring..............................................................................................25
14. Incident management.................................................................................................26
15. Audit..............................................................................................................................27
16. Management review....................................................................................................28

Glossary................................................................................................................................29
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management System Manual Hydro Tasmania 1
Introduction
We conduct ourselves and our business with due care and in compliance with relevant laws
and regulations. We have an overriding duty to ensure the health and safety of our employees
and to minimise the HSE risks to our customers and the communities in which we operate.
Sustainability for Hydro Tasmania involves the transparent and balanced application of
economic, environmental and social considerations to business decisions and activities.
Hydro Tasmania believes that these considerations enable the business to address community
and stakeholder expectations and ensure long-term business success.
Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating a sustainable future. Our sustainability code
identifies the seven principles that guide our business through articulating what it means for us
to be sustainable. Each of the seven principles has a vision statement and attributes to measure
our performance. Throughout the business, our Strategy On A Page (SOAP) is aligned to the
principles of the sustainability code.
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The sustainability code applies to all operations of the Hydro Tasmania Group
Hydro Tasmania group

Sustainability Code
Hydro Tasmania is Australias leading clean energy business.
We generate power from clean sources of energy and trade electricity
and energy-related environmental products in the Australian market.
Our vision is to be Australias leading clean energy business, inspiring pride

and building value for our owners, our customers and our people.
Our consulting business, Entura, offers power engineering, renewable energy,

water and environmental solutions internationally. Our electricity retailer,
Momentum enables the Hydro Tasmania business to operate as an integrated
energy provider, specialising in serving industrial and business customers.
Our sustainability vision

Sustainability is one of our core values expressed through our commitment to create
a sustainable future. We believe that making a commitment to sustainability makes good business sense.
Our sustainability principles

Governance Community
We make our decisions within comprehensive governance We understand that we have the potential to impact on people
and risk management frameworks while seeking to continually through our activities. We:
improve our business processes. aim to have regular, open and transparent dialogue with our
community;
We make ethical decisions by applying our values, sustainability
principles and Code of Ethics, complying with relevant legislation aim to make a genuine difference in the communities in
and delivering on the commitments we make. which we operate; and
work with our customers, stakeholders, suppliers and
Infrastructure and Resources
partners to contribute to a sustainable future.
We manage our infrastructure and resources optimally for present
and future reliability and with the highest standards of safety. Our people
We will continue to:
Economic offer opportunities for our employees to grow and develop;
We make sound commercial and investment decisions in our
reward, recognise and value employee contribution;
chosen markets, to deliver long-term business value and meet
shareholder expectations. listen and engage with our employees and maintain sound
employment relations;
We leverage our low carbon generation and competitive customer
focus to create value for our shareholders, the people of Tasmania. ensure a diverse and equitable workplace; and
provide a safe and healthy working environment.
Customers
We know that our customers have a choice. We aim to be the Environment
first choice through understanding, responding and delivering We aim to minimise our impact on the environment and
sustainable solutions to our customers. seek opportunities to enhance environmental, cultural and
heritage values.
We are innovative and creative in developing new products and
services in response to the needs of our customers and in order to As climate change has significant implications for our business we
retain our competitive edge in the marketplace. are committed to being part of a sustainable solution.
For Hydro Tasmania, being sustainable involves the application

of economic, social and environmental considerations to
business decisions and activities. Hydro Tasmania believes
that these considerations will help drive long-term business
success and allow successive generations to enjoy the
benefits of a clean energy future.
For further information on how we apply our sustainability code Signed by Roy Adair CEO
to our business please see www.hydro.com.au/sustainability. for review in 2014
This code may not be the latest version. Please refer to MyHydro for the current copy.
The HSE policies are derived from these sustainability principles, and consideration of all
principles is given in the underlying HSE Management System procedures.
In addition to the sustainability principles, HSE Management System procedures also adhere
to Hydro Tasmania Group Cardinal Rules, Values and Code of Conduct.
The HSE system is underpinned by the Hydro Tasmania Group OH&S commitment
Occupational Health &

Safety Commitment
Our safety vision of 'No harm to anyone at any time' underpins this commitment
Commitment Responsibilities
We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and The Executive Leadership Team has overall
healthy work environment for our people, contractors, responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
customers, and visitors. Line managers and other accountable persons are
Our responsibility extends to ensuring Hydro Tasmania's responsible for the implementation of this
operations do not place the local community at risk. commitment. This encompasses:
ensuring effective controls are in place to manage

Objectives hazards
To fulfil our commitment we will: procedures and systems are in place to ensure the

workplace is maintained in a safe condition
ensure compliance with all legislative requirements

health and safety procedures are implemented and

provide and maintain a safe working environment and
feedback is provided to continuously improve these
safe systems of work procedures
maintain and communicate written procedures and
resources are available to meet health and safety

instructions to ensure safe systems of work commitments.
provide measurable objectives and targets, ensuring
Our people have a duty to:
continuous improvement to our safety performance
take reasonable care for their own health and safety

provide appropriate information, training and supervision
and for the health and safety of other persons
to our people, contractors and visitors
maintain the workplace in a safe condition and

encourage and support our people to manage their
encourage others to undertake safe work practices
mental and physical health through initiatives offered
follow all health and safety procedures and

under our fitness for work program
participate in scheduled training and information
ensure timely rehabilitation and return to work plans for
sessions
work and non-work related injury and illness.
proactively rectify and/or report hazards and near

misses
promptly report any injury, accidents or incidents.

Consultation
Hydro Tasmania is committed to regularly consult with our people and contractors to ensure that this commitment and
associated procedures operate effectively and that health and safety issues are regularly reviewed.
Review and authorisation

This commitment will be reviewed periodically, but no later than three years from date of last review.
Approved as at October 2009.
Roy Adair
Chief Executive Officer
This commitment may not be the latest version. Please refer to MyHydro for the current copy.
The HSE system is underpinned by the Hydro Tasmania Environmental Policy
Hydro Tasmania
EnvironmentalPolicy
A Sustainable Future through Responsible Management
We want current and future generations to enjoy the benefits of a clean and healthy
environment. We endeavour to operate our existing assets, and provide services and
solutions to our clients, in an environmentally responsible manner.
Environmental Commitments Compliance with Regulatory

We are committed to: Requirements
leadership in environmental management, We ensure our activities, products and services comply
careful management of natural resources with environmental legislation as well as relevant
and preventing pollution, environmental commitments and agreements.
encouraging efficient use of energy,
a cooperative approach to catchment Open and Effective Relationships
management, and We work cooperatively with our customers, stakeholders
supporting sustainable developments. and the community to find practical solutions to
environmental management issues. We are open and
We do this by:
honest in our provision of environmental information
continual improvement in environmental
and ensure that we have processes for listening to
management practices,
our customers and stakeholders. Our environmental
implementing objectives and targets that support performance is publicly reported.
our environmental policy and strategic directions,
offering environmentally responsible products Reviews of Environmental
and services, Performance
integrating environmental considerations into We conduct regular reviews of our environmental
research and development, planning, new projects, performance to ensure that we are meeting our
investments and operations, and objectives and targets.
ensuring our staff and contractors have the necessary
expertise to fulfil their environmental responsibilities.
Roy Adair
1 September 2010
This policy may not be the latest version. Please refer to MyHydro for the current copy.
HSE Management System scope
This document and the associated HSE Management System applies to the Hydro Tasmania
Group, including Momentum Energy (Victoria) and Entura (all Australian offices).
The HSE Management System is designed to address:
Hydro Tasmania
o The design, construction, operation, and maintenance of electricity generation
infrastructure, including power stations (hydro-electric, gas-fired thermal, diesel,
and wind)
o Management of associated roads, buildings, land, lakes and waterways
o Activities associated with electricity generation
o Operation of attractions, which may include museums, visitors centres
and display centres
Entura
o Engineering and environmental consulting services for power, energy,
and water activities in the areas of:
- renewable energy
- power transmission
- hydro power
- water management
- water infrastructure
- dams
- environmental management and planning
Momentum Energy
o The promotion and sale of energy products for all jurisdictions in which
Momentum Energy Pty Ltd is licensed to retail electricity
o The provision of assistance and advice to customers to become more sustainable
o Resource use, waste production, and travel associated with the energy retail business
The Hydro Tasmania Group is referred to as Hydro Tasmania for the remainder of
this document.
The HSE Management System
a risk management approach
Safety and environmental risks are managed to an acceptable level for activities
undertaken by Hydro Tasmania employees and contractors. The management system aligns
with the Plan, Do, Check, Act approach. The following diagram illustrates how the
Hydro Tasmania HSE elements fit this model.
PLAN
ACT CONTINUAL DO
IMPROVEMENT
CHECK
PLAN
1. Policy & commitment
2. Legal & other requirements
3. Hazard identification & risk management
4. Planning & objectives
DO
5. Accountability & leadership
6. Awareness, training & competency
7. Communication, consultation & involvement
8. Document & record management
9. Assets & operations
10. Project management
11. Management of contractors & suppliers
12. Emergency preparedness
CHECK
13. Monitoring & measuring
14. Incident management
15. Audit
ACT
16. Management review
The 16 elements of the HSE Management System align with the Plan, Do, Check, Act approach.
The HSE Management System elements
The elements are consistent with Hydro Tasmanias Occupational Health and Safety policy,
environmental policy, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001. The objectives of the management system
are to provide:
ocumented processes to cover situations where their absence could lead to deviations
d
from HSE policy and objectives
auditable criteria against which the HSE Management System is measured
a basis from which to drive continual improvement
The elements define what must be achieved rather than how to achieve it.
The elements describe requirements in the areas of HSE with the following aims:
Health
o Protect, promote, and improve the health and wellbeing of our employees
o Minimise and manage occupational exposures to our staff and contractors
Safety
o Provide a work environment where people are able to work safely
and understand their rights and obligations towards a safe workplace
Environment and community

o Protect environmental and heritage values
o Promote the reduction and prevention of pollution, efficient use of resources and
energy, and biodiversity protection
o Consider the environment and social impact of the resources, products,
and services we use or provide to others
Document hierarchy
The HSE manual forms a key part of the HSE Management System, guiding the
structure of HSE procedures and associated documents.
Purpose
and Vision
Codes,
Principles and
Values
HSE Policies
HSE Elements
HSE Procedures, Reference Documents,

Forms, Registers, Plans and Manuals
Lines of Business Processes managing

HSE risks Work Instructions, Operating Rules, Operating Manuals
Hydro Tasmania Occupational Health &
EnvironmentalPolicy Safety Commitment
A Sustainable Future through Responsible Management
We want current and future generations to enjoy the benefits of a clean and healthy
environment. We endeavour to operate our existing assets, and provide services and
solutions to our clients, in an environmentally responsible manner. Our safety vision of 'No harm to anyone at any time' underpins this commitment
Environmental Commitments Compliance with Regulatory

Commitment Responsibilities
We are committed to: Requirements
We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe and The Executive Leadership Team has overall
leadership in environmental management, We ensure our activities, products and services comply healthy work environment for our people, contractors, responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
careful management of natural resources with environmental legislation as well as relevant customers, and visitors. Line managers and other accountable persons are
and preventing pollution, environmental commitments and agreements. Our responsibility extends to ensuring Hydro Tasmania's responsible for the implementation of this
encouraging efficient use of energy, operations do not place the local community at risk. commitment. This encompasses:
a cooperative approach to catchment Open and Effective Relationships ensuring effective controls are in place to manage

management, and We work cooperatively with our customers, stakeholders Objectives hazards
supporting sustainable developments. and the community to find practical solutions to procedures and systems are in place to ensure the
environmental management issues. We are open and
To fulfil our commitment we will:
We do this by: workplace is maintained in a safe condition

honest in our provision of environmental information ensure compliance with all legislative requirements

health and safety procedures are implemented and
continual improvement in environmental
and ensure that we have processes for listening to provide and maintain a safe working environment and feedback is provided to continuously improve these
management practices,
our customers and stakeholders. Our environmental safe systems of work procedures
implementing objectives and targets that support performance is publicly reported. maintain and communicate written procedures and
resources are available to meet health and safety

our environmental policy and strategic directions, instructions to ensure safe systems of work commitments.
offering environmentally responsible products Reviews of Environmental provide measurable objectives and targets, ensuring Our people have a duty to:
Performance

and services, continuous improvement to our safety performance
take reasonable care for their own health and safety

integrating environmental considerations into We conduct regular reviews of our environmental provide appropriate information, training and supervision
and for the health and safety of other persons
research and development, planning, new projects, performance to ensure that we are meeting our to our people, contractors and visitors
maintain the workplace in a safe condition and
investments and operations, and objectives and targets.

encourage and support our people to manage their
encourage others to undertake safe work practices
ensuring our staff and contractors have the necessary mental and physical health through initiatives offered
follow all health and safety procedures and

expertise to fulfil their environmental responsibilities. under our fitness for work program
participate in scheduled training and information
ensure timely rehabilitation and return to work plans for
sessions
work and non-work related injury and illness.
proactively rectify and/or report hazards and near

misses
promptly report any injury, accidents or incidents.

Consultation
Hydro Tasmania is committed to regularly consult with our people and contractors to ensure that this commitment and
associated procedures operate effectively and that health and safety issues are regularly reviewed.
Review and authorisation

This commitment will be reviewed periodically, but no later than three years from date of last review.
Approved as at October 2009.
Roy Adair
Roy Adair
1 September 2010 Chief Executive Officer
Health, Safety
& Environment (HSE)
02
Legal
& Other
Management System Manual Requirements
Understanding
our legal and other
of Hydro Tasmania, obligations allows
our contractors, management to
and visitors comply ensure the activities
The HSE Management 2.1. with business HSE
System, including requirements.
must deliver compliance our policies,
with the legal requirements elements, procedures, and plans
activities and place that are relevant
of operation. to the particular
2.2. In order to ensure
compliance with
legal and other requirements,
2.2.a. identifies Hydro Tasmania:
and accesses applicable
agreements and laws, regulations,
permits; approvals, licences,
2.2.b. has a process
for tracking them
for currency and
Introduction
2.2.c. ensures relevance;
they are covered
by the HSE management
2.2.d. implement system; and
processes to check
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businessHydro
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due care and are being met.
recognises
in compliance
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and regulations. We have an overriding members duty of care to our
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2.4.
Sustainability for Hydro Tasmania In addition of Care principles.
involves to these and balanced application
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economic, environmental, and social Hydro Tasmania laws, regulations, approvals,oflicences,
considerations torequires
business decisions
that agreements, and
Hydro Tasmania believes that these considerations
Values, Code ofenable all workand activities.
aligns with Hydro Tasmanias permits,
Conduct,
theand
business to address community
Sustainability Cardinal Rules,
and stakeholder expectations and ensure Code.
long-term business success.
Hydro Tasmania is committed to creating
a sustainable future. Our Sustainability
identifies the seven principles that guide Code
our business through articulating what
to be sustainable. Each of the seven principles it means for us
has a vision statement, and attributes
our performance. Throughout the business, to measure
our Strategy On A Page (SOAP) is aligned
principles of the Sustainability Code. to the
Health, Safety
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References Procedures Handbooks

Health, Safety & Environment - HSEP0601 HSE Awareness, Training & Revision 0
Environment
Competency

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Handbook

become more detailed and tailored to the individuals requirements as

they progress. These induction sessions are carried out/arranged by the
line manager responsible for the individuals. Additional information is
provided through formal and informal channels, including through
training sessions and competency assessments, as it becomes available.
2.3 Competency
A practical guide to
2.3.1 Competency A2. Competency requirements apply for each work activity undertaken P0601

Requirements HSE
with potential HSE risks or impacts. Risks are determined through the risk
assessment process (see HSEP0301 Hazard ID & risk management) and
HSE Awareness, Training &

risk assessment* competency requirements are determined that effectively manage the
risks associated with individual tasks or work activities.
Competency
Safe work practices

to

Persons are deemed competent to perform that task prior
How principles-based risk assessment enables commencing the work activity.

organizations to take the right risks Line managers are responsible for identifying the competency
Table of Content

requirements for their staff.
Health safety and environment (HSE) 2.3.2 Identification of A3. Employees or contractors performing tasks hold the a1ppropriate
OBJECTIVES.......................................................................................................................
HSE 2

2 STANDARD DETAIL............................................................................................................ 2 Issued: November 2011 Revision: 1.0
induction guide task/work
competency
competencies before starting the work.
In order to determine the competencies required to compete 2.1 Introduction
a task the 2

(level 2) following factors are considered: 2.2 Awareness 2

2.3 Competency 3
Roles and responsibilities in the workplace (including qualifications
required to do the work, e.g. licensed electrician, qualified 2.4 Training
engineer) 5
Date: May 2011 3 and PROCESS A Ensuring competency.................................................................................. 7
Complexity and requirements of operating procedures instructions
4 PROCESS B Managing training ....................................................................................... 8

Results from incident investigations
5 PROCESS C Selecting training providers ........................................................................ 9
Legal requirements and other compliance obligations
6 PROCESS D HSE awareness .......................................................................................... 10
Potential HSE impacts of the task 7 BREACHES ....................................................................................................................... 13
Individual capability (literacy, language, etc.)

8 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................. 11
Where possible, competencies associated with particular positions 8.1 Officer
or (Level 1 Managers) 12

roles are identified in the position / role description. 8.2 HSE Manager(s) 12
Where competencies are not associated with specific positions, 8.3a Managers 12
competency and training register may be established and maintained 8.4 Project by Managers 12

individual business divisions. This register is used to determine
8.5persons
All Employees and contractors 12
with suitable competencies to undertake specific tasks. 8.6 Health, Safety and Environment Team 12
For new positions, Line Managers work with Human Resources 8.7 to Human Resources Team 12
document the associated HSE training and competency r9equirements AUDITING........................................................................................................................
in 13
the position description. 10 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................... 13

Competency requirements are also identified through: 10.1 Hydro Tasmania 13
contract development 10.2 Competency 13
work planning 10.3 Competent Person 13
project planning 10.4 Awareness 13
10.5
A7. Note that training to develop competency is viable only where work
Training 13
timeframes and budgets are sufficient to meet the associated 10.6 High risk work
costs and 14
10.7 High risk licence 14
11 RELATED DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES............................................................................ 14
Hydro Tasmania Standard 12 REVISION HISTORY.......................................................................................................... 14
*connectedthinking pwc
Title: Health safety and environment (HSE)
induction guide
Version 1
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Document Owner: Safety team
Date Created: March 2011
Approver: Mick Cuppari Date Approved: March 2011
Date Effective: March 2011

Hydro Tasmania Document

Owner(s): OH&S Manager; Revision 0
Environment Manager

Approver: Manager Sustainability and Safety Revision Date:
HSE Forms HSE Registers

Health, Safety & Environment Revision 0
HSEF0801 HSE Change/Variance Request & Approval Form
Health, Safety & Environment Revision 0

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HSE Change/Variance Request & Approval Form
HSE Change/Variance Request & Approval Form SECTION A: INITIATION (To be completed by the initiator and/or manager)
Date of request: Initiator:

SECTION A: INITIATION (To be completed by the initiator and/or manager)
Type of change Permanent Nature of change Equipment
Date of request: Initiator:
Temporary Operations
Type of change Permanent Nature of change Equipment People
Emergency Legal
Temporary Operations
People Urgent Documentation
Routine Other
Emergency Legal
Proposed change request details: Include Doc ID & Title for document revision
Urgent Documentation

Routine Other

Proposed change request details: Include Doc ID & Title for document revision
Reason for change:

Reason for change: Implications of change: E.g. Training, documentation, SOPs, Incident/event. Legal, other

Communications: who needs to know of change? i.e. stakeholders, contractors
Implications of change: E.g. Training, documentation, SOPs, Incident/event. Legal, other
Risk mitigation measures: refer to the HSEP0301 - Hazard Id & Risk Management Procedure

Communications: who needs to know of change? i.e. stakeholders, contractors

Risk level after the change: Apply JHA Matrix and attach JHA and other supporting
documentation when forwarding this form to HSE Group
Risk mitigation measures: refer to the HSEP0301 - Hazard Id & Risk Management Procedure
Low Medium High

Line Manager signoff / approval
Name: Date: Approved: Y/N
Risk level after the change: Apply JHA Matrix and attach JHA and other supporting
documentation when forwarding this form to HSE Group (If change not approved Line Manager to discuss with Initiator)
Low Medium High Email to HSE Group for processing if approved.
Line Manager signoff / approval

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Name: Date: Approved: Y/N
(If change not approved Line Manager to discuss with Initiator)
Email to HSE Group for processing if approved.
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Application of the HSE Management System
The HSE Management System applies to HSE-related matters arising out of activities and
operations controlled by Hydro Tasmania, and the impact of those activities and operations
on employees, contractors, the environment and the communities in which we operate.
Hydro Tasmanias lines of business are required to provide appropriate information and to take
actions as required by the HSE Management System to ensure conformance with the criteria
established in the HSE elements.
The HSE Management System incorporates HSE requirements for the company. Individual
areas of Hydro Tasmania establish the necessary HSE plans to comply with this HSE
Management System, and have the discretion to establish procedures where company-wide
HSE protocols and procedures do not cover issues specific to that area.
Accountability and responsibility

Hydro Tasmanias HSE Management System is based on the premise that HSE
is everyones responsibility.
The management hierarchy is:
CEO
Level 1 Management (Line of Business Management)

e.g. MD Entura; Director, Corporate Services (Hydro Tasmania);
CO Technical & Operations (Hydro Tasmania)
Level 2 Management (Group/Team Managers)
Level 3 Team Manager/Employee
Policy
& commitment 01
The OH&S and environmental policies outline overall HSE direction and objectives and
demonstrate Hydro Tasmanias commitment to improving HSE performance.
1.1. Hydro Tasmania maintains HSE policies that reflect the nature, scale and potential
HSE impacts of our activities, products, and services. They describe Hydro Tasmanias
commitment to:
1.1.a. the prevention of incidents that may lead to injuries, illnesses, pollution,
and damage to property and the environment;
1.1.b. compliance with legal and other requirements, including international accords
and external requirements to which Hydro Tasmania subscribes;
1.1.c. aspiring to leading practice in key HSE areas through continual improvement;
1.1.d. providing the resources needed to meet our HSE performance objectives; and
1.1.e. the effective management of HSE risks.
1.2. SE-related policies are reviewed at least every three years, or at times of significant
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structural change within Hydro Tasmania, and are approved by the Board and signed
by the CEO. This review ensures these policies reflect the needs and priorities
of the business.
1.3. he Hydro Tasmania Board of Directors seeks assurance of conformance with the HSE
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policies and systems, and regularly reviews HSE performance and risks.
1.4. HSE management plans, programs, procedures, and practices, which are in
conformance with the HSE elements, are implemented and supported by those
working for Hydro Tasmania.
1.5. ctivities conducted by Hydro Tasmania, including those conducted by contractors
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or by other companies on behalf of Hydro Tasmania, conform to the HSE policies.
1.6. ny changes to organisation structure, activities, processes, or requirements are
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reviewed for HSE implications, and necessary system changes are implemented.
1.7. HSE policy is communicated to all staff and contractors working for Hydro Tasmania.
HSE policy is also made available to the public via our external web sites.
02
Legal
& other
requirements
Understanding our legal and other obligations allows management to ensure the activities
of Hydro Tasmania, our contractors and visitors comply with business HSE requirements.
2.1. The HSE Management System, including our policies, elements, procedures, and plans
must deliver compliance with the legal requirements that are relevant to the particular
activities and place of operation.
2.2. In order to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements, Hydro Tasmania:
2.2.a. identifies and accesses applicable laws, regulations, approvals, licences,
agreements and permits;
2.2.b. has a process for tracking them for currency and relevance;
2.2.c. ensures they are covered by the HSE Management System; and
2.2.d. implements processes to check that requirements are being met.
2.3. ydro Tasmania recognises a fundamental duty of care to our employees and
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members of the community who may be impacted by our operations. Our OH&S
Commitment statement underpins our Duty of Care principles.
2.4. In addition to these laws, regulations, approvals, licences, agreements, and permits,
Hydro Tasmania requires that all work aligns with Hydro Tasmanias Cardinal Rules,
Values, Code of Conduct, and Sustainability Code.
03
Hazard
identification
& risk
management
Hydro Tasmania establishes, implements, and maintains procedures for ongoing

identification of HSE hazards, assessment of risks, and determination and
implementation of necessary controls.
3.1. SE risk management processes are applied to activities that Hydro Tasmania
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controls or can influence at both the broader business level and at the level of specific
operational activities.
3.2. HSE hazard identification and risk assessment, including development and
implementation of applicable controls, is completed by each line of business within
Hydro Tasmania (strategic assessments), and for operational activities (operational
assessments). This includes assessment, prioritisation and management, as
appropriate, of the nature, scale and potential HSE impacts of activities.
3.3. Hydro Tasmanias methods for HSE hazard identification and risk assessment:
3.3.a. are proactive;
3.3.b. provide the identification, prioritisation, assessment,
and documentation of risks; and
3.3.c. determine the controls appropriate to manage assessed risks.
3.4. The HSE hazard identification and risk assessment process and identification and
implementation of suitable controls, involve people with relevant competence,
including employees, contractors and other stakeholders as appropriate.
3.5. Risk management decisions are documented and the implementation of resulting
actions tracked. Implemented risk controls are reviewed to ensure that the:
3.5.a. risk has been reduced to an acceptable level;
3.5.b. controls have not introduced new, unintended hazards; and
3.5.c. controls are effective in achieving objectives.
04 Planning
& objectives
Hydro Tasmania sets objectives and targets, and derives control actions from risk
assessment, to drive and measure continual improvement in managing HSE hazards.
4.1. ydro Tasmania carries out its planning and activities in a manner consistent with
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its values. Key features of these values are defined in Hydro Tasmanias OH&S Policy,
Environment Policy, and Sustainability Code.
4.2. Planning activities at all levels of Hydro Tasmania include HSE considerations.
4.3. S trategic planning sets objectives for a number of HSE measures including both
proactive (lead) and reactive (lag) measures. These performance indicators are
measurable, documented, communicated, monitored and reviewed. They are
consistent with the HSE-related policies and consider the interests of stakeholders.
4.4. Strategic HSE plans and programs are developed and maintained. The plans identify
specific objectives and the detailed process to achieve objectives.
4.5. rograms are developed and implemented where there is a need to coordinate
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a set of related activities or projects in order to achieve Hydro Tasmanias strategic
objectives.
4.6. Operational objectives and targets are established in line with Hydro Tasmania
strategy.
4.7. Plans are developed and implemented to achieve the operational HSE objectives
and targets.
4.8. SE programs and improvement plans are regularly monitored and updated
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to ensure that appropriate progress is achieved.
Accountability
& leadership 05
Throughout Hydro Tasmania, accountabilities, roles, responsibilities and authorities
relating to HSE are clearly defined, documented, communicated and understood.
5.1. The CEO of Hydro Tasmania is ultimately responsible for the HSE performance
of the business, including the effective implementation of HSE policy.
5.2. At every level of the organisation, line managers are responsible for implementing
and monitoring the HSE Management System.
5.3. The role of Level 1 Managers includes responsibilities as Officers (as defined by
Workplace Health & Safety model legislation) for their respective areas.
5.4. Those working for Hydro Tasmania are responsible for the HSE implications of
their own actions, and have a duty to carry out their work in a manner which
does not create a risk to themselves, others, or the environment.
5.5. HSE risks are assessed and managed where there are changes to organisational
structure and roles and responsibilities, including temporary assignments.
5.6. Personal HSE objectives are set as a component of the performance review process.
5.7. Anyone has the right and the responsibility to stop work or refuse to work in
situations that may cause HSE harm, and bring these situations to the attention
of those at imminent risk and to the attention of management.
06
Awareness,
training
& competency
Hydro Tasmania ensures that any person under its control who performs tasks that may
impact on HSE, is competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, or experience.
6.1. Hydro Tasmania identifies training and competency requirements associated with its HSE
risks and the HSE Management System.
6.2. Position descriptions define a snapshot of qualifications and required experience at the
point of entry to Hydro Tasmania. These position descriptions are based on the activities
undertaken and the relevant competencies to perform them. Revised competencies and
training needs are identified during the performance review process and captured in individual
performance development plans.
6.3. Hydro Tasmania establishes, implements and maintains procedures to ensure awareness of:
6.3.a. expected HSE behaviours (for employees, contractors, and visitors);
6.3.b. the actual or potential HSE consequences of their work activities, their behaviour,
and the HSE benefits of improved personal performance;
6.3.c. roles and responsibilities and importance in achieving conformance to HSE policies and
procedures, and to the requirements of the HSE management system; and
6.3.d. the potential consequences of departure from specified procedures.
6.4. HSE training programs are developed and maintained. The programs:
6.4.a. are based on training needs analysis of HSE requirements;
6.4.b. provide appropriate delivery methods to cater to varying work situations;
6.4.c. cover employees and contractors, as indicated by need;
6.4.d. include evaluation of effectiveness of training; and
6.4.e. maintain records of training and competency.
6.5. Training programs take into account differing levels of authority, responsibility, ability,
language skills, literacy and risk.
6.6. Visitors to Hydro Tasmanias sites receive HSE induction appropriate to the nature of their visit and
the site hazards to which they may be exposed. Conformance with the HSE requirements included
in the induction constitutes a condition of entering or remaining on Hydro Tasmania property.
6.7. HSE training records are retained as per the requirements of Element 8: Document & Record
Management.
07
Communication,
consultation
& involvement
The involvement and active participation of management, employees, contractors

and stakeholders is essential in achieving Hydro Tasmanias HSE objectives.
7.1. Consultative arrangements are in place to provide employees, contractors and
external stakeholders with an opportunity to contribute to HSE decision-making.
7.2. With regard to its HSE Management System, Hydro Tasmania has established,
implemented and maintains procedures for:
7.2.a. internal communication among the various levels and functions of the
organisation;
7.2.b. communication with contractors and other visitors to the workplace; and
7.2.c. receiving, documenting and responding to relevant communications from
external interested parties including stakeholders.
7.3. Hydro Tasmania has established, implemented and maintains procedures and
programs for the participation of employees and contractors by their:
7.3.a. appropriate involvement in hazard identification, risk assessments,
and determination of controls;
7.3.b. appropriate involvement in incident investigation;
7.3.c. involvement in the development and review of HSE policies, objectives,
and work practices; and
7.3.d. consultation and representation on HSE matters.
7.4. Employees are informed about their participation arrangements, including who their
representatives are on HSE matters. Contractors are informed, and are consulted
where there are changes to the HSE Management System that affect them.
7.5. Hydro Tasmania endeavours to consult relevant internal and external stakeholders
on pertinent HSE matters.
7.6. HSE reporting is included in the Hydro Tasmania Annual Report and conforms
to GRI guidelines.
08
Document
& record
management
Hydro Tasmanias HSE Management System documentation is controlled and managed

to ensure currency and relevance. Record management requirements are set for the HSE
Management System.
8.1. Hydro Tasmania ensures documentation that outlines or describes HSE activities is in
place and kept up to date. Activities are identified through the hazard identification and
risk management process.
8.2. HSE Management System documentation includes policies, procedures, manuals,
reference documents, plans, registers and forms.
8.3. SE Management System documentation is identified, securely stored, readily
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retrievable, and has established associated retention review and archive periods.
Documentation may be stored electronically.
8.4.
HSE documents have a nominated custodian responsible for the management of
documents. This includes reviewing and updating of documents to ensure currency
of information.
8.5.
A process is implemented to manage changes affecting HSE Management System
documentation.
8.6. Hydro Tasmania ensures a system is in place which maintains relevant HSE records.
8.7. HSE records must be accurate, identifiable, legible and retrievable.
8.8. ecords are kept in accordance with the Hydro Tasmania Record Retention and
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Disposal Schedule.
Assets
& operations 09
Our asset operation, maintenance, inspection and testing is managed so that HSE risks are
identified, assessed, managed and controlled.
9.1. Hydro Tasmania identifies and controls those operations and activities that have
associated hazards in order to manage HSE risks.
9.2. Asset management processes ensure that when assets are modified, upgraded or
maintained (including when assets are acquired or sold) that may involve HSE risks,
these risks are identified and managed.
9.3. People operating and maintaining equipment are suitably competent and, where
applicable, hold relevant formal qualifications.
9.4. Systems are established, documented and maintained to ensure the ongoing
integrity and safety of plant and equipment. These:
9.4.a. include procedures for maintenance, inspection, testing, calibration and
certification of equipment; and
9.4.b. are applied at frequencies appropriate for the level of risk associated with the
equipment, and legal and/or manufacturers requirements.
9.5. Equipment that is newly installed, or is returned to service following maintenance
or modification, is subject to inspection and testing prior to being returned to service
to ensure that operational integrity is maintained.
9.6. The frequency of scheduled maintenance, inspections, checks, tests and calibration
is determined with consideration of the level of risk associated with the equipment
and recognised industry elements and/or manufacturers or other requirements.
10 Project
management
Assessment and management of HSE risks is an integral part of all phases of project work,
including design, construction and decommissioning.
10.1. Projects are activities with a predetermined time frame. Their unique character may
introduce new hazards and risks into the workplace, which requires planning to ensure
risks are controlled.
10.2. In order to identify the specific HSE hazards, as well as assess and control the HSE-
related risks, Hydro Tasmania ensures that its project management systems and
practices include consideration, consultation, documentation and communication
of HSE aspects in all phases of project work: business case; design; procurement;
site works; commissioning; decommissioning; finalisation; and close out.
10.3. Technical elements for design, construction and commissioning (including any
modifications) are compliant with legislation and relevant industry codes and
elements. Sound engineering practices and risk management principles are utilised
(e.g., quantified risk assessment, HAZOPS, and HSE reviews).
10.4. Project plans consider HSE issues and incorporate controls establishing technical
integrity and HSE specifications. HSE requirements are established, documented and
understood.
10.5. Design reviews for construction, operation and maintenance of plant, equipment,
and systems ensure that HSE risks are identified, addressed and documented.
10.6. Hydro Tasmania implements and maintains controls related to purchased goods,
equipment and services for project related work.
11
Management
of contractors
& suppliers
Contractors & suppliers to our workplace align their HSE culture to ours. Aligning with our
way of doing things is aimed at preventing harm to personnel, members of the public, the
environment and Hydro Tasmanias business interests and reputation.
11.1. Hydro Tasmania maintains criteria for contractors and suppliers to check that their HSE
systems, capability, experience, equipment, materials, products, plans, and/or services
align with Hydro Tasmanias HSE requirements.
11.2. Hydro Tasmania ensures appropriate consultation, communication and agreement
takes place regarding the identification and control of HSE risks from specification
through to completion of the works.
11.3. Hydro Tasmania ensures that the scope, specifications and site boundaries
for the work are clear and agreed.
11.4.
Hydro Tasmania ensures that actions to control HSE risks associated with the
work being done by contractors on Hydro Tasmania-controlled sites are
identified and agreed.
11.5. Hydro Tasmania ensures that work on plant and/or assets by contractors
meets contract requirements.
11.6. Contractors are not permitted to subcontract work to other contractors without
prior approval from Hydro Tasmania.
12 Emergency
preparedness
Plans and procedures are in place to respond to foreseeable emergencies in order to

minimise any adverse impact on the health or safety of people or the environment.
12.1. Hydro Tasmania maintains a system to identify potential emergency situations.
12.2. Emergency response priorities are considered in the following order:
12.2.a. health and safety of people; then
12.2.b. protection of the environment; then
12.2.c. preservation of reputation and operability of Hydro Tasmania; then
12.2.d.
financial risk.
12.3. Hydro Tasmania commits resources and funding necessary to develop and implement
appropriate emergency preparedness programs.
12.4. Specific emergency response plans are developed and maintained for Hydro Tasmania
operating sites and/or premises. These plans provide instructions to manage an
emergency, and establish roles and accountabilities for emergency response tasks.
Training is provided to staff and contractors.
12.5. Emergency response plans include management of incident communications,
notification and reporting to both internal and external stakeholders.
12.6. These plans are tested and reviewed. Plans incorporate improvements based
on findings from post-emergency events, exercises and drills.
12.7. Hydro Tasmania procures and maintains emergency plant and equipment and
establishes emergency control centres.
12.8. Hydro Tasmania establishes and maintains working relationships with outside agencies
identified in emergency response plans (e.g., Fire Service) and, where possible,
participates in external emergency planning exercises.
Monitoring
& measuring 13
Monitoring programs are established and maintained to measure aspects of our
activities that may impact HSE.
13.1. Hydro Tasmania establishes, implements and maintains procedures to monitor and
measure HSE performance on a planned basis. These procedures provide:
13.1.a. both qualitative and quantitative measures appropriate to the needs
of Hydro Tasmania;
13.1.b. monitoring of the effectiveness of HSE controls; and
13.1.c. the extent to which Hydro Tasmanias HSE objectives are achieved.
13.2. The monitoring and measuring programs to be implemented are risk-assessed to
determine whether new risks to Hydro Tasmania will be introduced as a result of
their implementation. Where risks are identified, appropriate control actions are
incorporated into the monitoring and measuring programs.
13.3. Measures are both reactive and proactive, with the primary focus on proactive
measures, in order to drive HSE performance improvement and injury and/or
environmental impact reduction.
13.4. Systems are in place to identify, report, respond to and manage non-conformances
and improvement opportunities.
13.5. Systems are established to ensure the appropriate reporting of HSE performance
to relevant authorities and other stakeholders as required by legislation or other
commitments.
13.6. Where equipment is required to monitor or measure HSE performance, Hydro
Tasmania establishes and maintains procedures for the checking, calibration and
maintenance of such equipment. Records of checking, calibration and maintenance
activities and results are retained.
14 Incident
management
HSE incidents, including near misses, are reported, investigated and analysed.
Management of incidents and near misses involves taking remedial and corrective actions
and identifying opportunities for HSE Management System improvement.
14.1. Systems are in place for timely reporting, investigation and appropriate
communication of HSE incidents, hazards and near-miss events.
14.2. HSE incidents include those with health, safety, regulatory, environment and/
or community impact. This includes improvement notices, fines, prosecutions,
community complaints and social or cultural heritage disturbance.
14.3. Hydro Tasmania promotes reporting near misses as a desired HSE behaviour.
14.4. Management clearly defines accountability for incident management and ensures it is
adequately resourced (including provision of relevant training for the required roles).
14.5. Hydro Tasmania establishes, implements and maintains procedures to:
14.5.a. record, investigate and analyse HSE incidents in a timely manner;
14.5.b. determine underlying HSE deficiencies and other factors that might
be causing or contributing to the occurrence of incidents;
14.5.c. identify the need for remedial/corrective and/or preventive action;
14.5.d. identify opportunities for continual improvement; and
14.5.e. communicate the results of such investigations.
14.6. An incident may have multiple HSE impacts. Each impact is assessed and investigated
independently. The most significant impact classification is recorded as the main
rating of the incident.
14.7. Hydro Tasmania ensures an injury management process is in place (i.e., Return to
Work program) to facilitate effective rehabilitation of injured employees and/or
environmental sites.
Audit 15
HSE systems, including plans, are monitored and evaluated to identify trends, measure
progress, assess conformance and drive continual improvement.
15.1. Audits provide a formal method of assessing our conformance with the HSE
Management System and plans, and compliance with legal and other requirements,
measured against Hydro Tasmanias objectives and key performance measures.
15.2. Audits are conducted with appropriate objectivity and impartiality. Auditors hold the
required competency to lead or participate in audits.
15.3. Procedures are in place to define the process to plan and conduct HSE audits and
evaluate HSE performance. This process gives consideration to the level of HSE risk,
the identification of non-conformances, hazards, compliance with legal and other
requirements, and previous audit and inspection results.
15.4. Audit plans are developed and prioritised on risk. Every element of the HSE
Management System is audited at least once over a three-year period.
15.5. Procedures are in place to identify report, respond to, and manage non-conformances
and improvement opportunities.
15.6. Non-conformances are investigated, then remedial, corrective, and/or preventive
actions implemented and their effectiveness reviewed.
15.7. Audits recognise good performance where appropriate.
15.8. Once appropriate initial responses have been taken, responsible managers issue
notifications and initiate investigation of non-conformances.
16 Management
review
The overall effectiveness of the HSE Management System is assessed by Hydro Tasmania
to ensure that its suitability, adequacy and effectiveness continue to meet our ongoing
HSE requirements.
16.1. There is an annual or event-based management review for the HSE Management
System. These reviews are conducted by the Executive Leadership Team to determine
the continuing adequacy, suitability and effectiveness of the system. This includes
review of audit results, incident reports, performance reports, and relevant input from
stakeholders, including annual staff survey results.
16.2. The review establishes performance against objectives and associated measures, and
establishes objectives and targets for the next year.
16.3. The review is documented. This includes observations, conclusions,
recommendations, actions and follow-up requirements. An action register is used
to manage the review outputs and to assign management responsibility.
16.4. Findings from the review are used to set Hydro Tasmanias HSE objectives to drive
continual improvement.
16.5. A monthly report of the HSE Management System encompasses a summary, including:
16.5.a. injury trend analysis;
16.5.b. high potential HSE incidents;
16.5.c. HSE audit findings;
16.5.d. non-conformance reports; and
16.5.e. awards and achievements.
This report is sent to and discussed at the executive level.
16.6. Information gathered from non-conformance and incident investigation is analysed to
identify lessons and monitor trends. This information is reviewed in order to improve
elements, systems and practices. Learnings are shared across Hydro Tasmania,
and with external stakeholders as appropriate.
16.7. Relevant messages from reviews and reports are made available for communication
throughout the business.
Glossary
Hydro Tasmania: Refers to the Hydro Tasmania Group, comprising Hydro
Tasmania, Entura and Momentum Energy.
Audit: Systematic, independent, and documented process for

obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine
the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled.
Communication: The flow of information between people.
Compliance: Ensuring that the requirements of laws, regulations, industry

codes and organisational standards are met.
Conformance: Ensuring the requirements of the HSE Management System

are met, including responsibilities to ensure health, safety and
environmentally acceptable outcomes and to meet legal
compliance requirements.
Continual improvement: Recurring process of enhancing the HSE Management

System in order to achieve improvements in overall HSE
performance, consistent with the organisations policy.
Contractor: Any individual or organisation, including suppliers, contract

staff and technical specialists, or any organisation or person
providing materials or services to the Hydro Tasmania Group,
who are not employees, and contribute to our service for a
client. Contractor also includes Entura staff in their capacity
as service providers.
Corrective action: Action to eliminate the cause of a detected non-

conformance.
Document: Information and its supporting medium (paper, electronic,

photograph, etc.) that may be subject to change.
Documentation: Combined set of documents and records.
Emergency response plan: Describes how a specific emergency at a particular site will
be combated. It includes specific information and detailed
procedures or guidelines for responding to damaging events.
Employee: A person employed directly by the organisation and on
Hydro Tasmania Groups staff payroll, on a full-time
permanent, full-time temporary, part-time, or casual basis.
Hydro Tasmania Group: The Hydro Tasmania corporation, including Hydro Tasmania,
Entura, Momentum and Hydro Tasmania Wind Operations.
ISO 14001: International Standard/Australian/New Zealand Standard:

Environment Management Systems requirements with
guidance for use.
Management system: A set of interrelated elements used to establish policy and

objectives and to achieve those objectives.
Non-conformance: Non-fulfilment of a requirement.
Objective: Overall goal, consistent with policy, that an organisation sets

itself to achieve.
OHSAS 18001: BSI British Standard Occupational Health and Safety

Management Systems.
Policy: Overall intentions and direction of an organisation related to

its performance as formally expressed by top management.
Preventive action: An action to eliminate the cause of a potential non-

conformance.
Procedure: A documented process.
Process: Specified way to carry out an activity or process.
Record: A document stating results achieved or providing evidence

of activities performed.
Regulatory requirements: The requirements of all binding laws, regulations, policies

and plans established by federal, state or local government
authorities, as interpreted through case law and as amended
from time to time.
Remedial action: Initial action to remedy a non-conformance.
Risk assessment: The overall process of risk identification, risk analysis and risk
evaluation.
Risk: The chance of something happening that will have an impact
on objectives. Risk may have a positive or negative impact
and is often specified in terms of an event or circumstances
and the consequences that may flow from it.
Stakeholder: An employee or external person or group of persons

who affect and/or could be affected by an organisations
activities, products or services and associated performance.
Stakeholders do not include all those who may have
knowledge of or views about the organisation.
Notes
Address:
4 Elizabeth Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
Australia
Post:
GPO Box 355
Hobart Tasmania 7001
Australia
Call:
1300 360 441
(Australia-wide, local call cost)
+ 61 3 6271 6221
(International)
Fax:
+ 61 3 6230 5823
Email:
[email protected]
www.hydro.com.au

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Message from the CEO

Purpose of the manual

1. Policy & commitment ..................................................................................................13

2. Legal & other requirements........................................................................................14

3. Hazard identification & risk management.................................................................15

4. Planning & objectives..................................................................................................16

5. Accountability & leadership........................................................................................17

6. Awareness, training & competency...........................................................................18

7. Communication, consultation & involvement...........................................................19

8. Document & record management..............................................................................20

9. Assets & operations.....................................................................................................21

10. Project management...................................................................................................22

11. Management of contractors & suppliers....................................................................23

12. Emergency preparedness...........................................................................................24

13. Monitoring & measuring..............................................................................................25

14. Incident management.................................................................................................26

16. Management review....................................................................................................28

Hydro Tasmania group

Our vision is to be Australias leading clean energy business, inspiring pride

Our consulting business, Entura, offers power engineering, renewable energy,

Our sustainability vision

Our sustainability principles

For Hydro Tasmania, being sustainable involves the application

Occupational Health &

Review and authorisation

Environmental Commitments Compliance with Regulatory

Environment and community

HSE Procedures, Reference Documents,

Lines of Business Processes managing

Environmental Commitments Compliance with Regulatory

We do this by: workplace is maintained in a safe condition

Review and authorisation

References Procedures Handbooks

become more detailed and tailored to the individuals requirements as

Safe work practices

Hydro Tasmania Document

HSE Forms HSE Registers

Date of request: Initiator:

Low Medium High Email to HSE Group for processing if approved.

Line Manager signoff / approval

(If change not approved Line Manager to discuss with Initiator)

Email to HSE Group for processing if approved.

Accountability and responsibility

Level 1 Management (Line of Business Management)

Level 2 Management (Group/Team Managers)

Level 3 Team Manager/Employee

Hydro Tasmania establishes, implements, and maintains procedures for ongoing

The involvement and active participation of management, employees, contractors

Hydro Tasmanias HSE Management System documentation is controlled and managed

Plans and procedures are in place to respond to foreseeable emergencies in order to

Audit: Systematic, independent, and documented process for

Communication: The flow of information between people.

Compliance: Ensuring that the requirements of laws, regulations, industry

Conformance: Ensuring the requirements of the HSE Management System

Continual improvement: Recurring process of enhancing the HSE Management

Contractor: Any individual or organisation, including suppliers, contract

Audit: Systematic, independent, and documented process for

Compliance: Ensuring that the requirements of laws, regulations, industry

Conformance: Ensuring the requirements of the HSE Management System

Continual improvement: Recurring process of enhancing the HSE Management

Contractor: Any individual or organisation, including suppliers, contract

Corrective action: Action to eliminate the cause of a detected non-

Document: Information and its supporting medium (paper, electronic,

Documentation: Combined set of documents and records.

ISO 14001: International Standard/Australian/New Zealand Standard:

Management system: A set of interrelated elements used to establish policy and

Non-conformance: Non-fulfilment of a requirement.

Objective: Overall goal, consistent with policy, that an organisation sets

OHSAS 18001: BSI British Standard Occupational Health and Safety

Policy: Overall intentions and direction of an organisation related to

Preventive action: An action to eliminate the cause of a potential non-

Procedure: A documented process.

Process: Specified way to carry out an activity or process.

Record: A document stating results achieved or providing evidence

Regulatory requirements: The requirements of all binding laws, regulations, policies

Remedial action: Initial action to remedy a non-conformance.

Stakeholder: An employee or external person or group of persons