City of Stirling - Work Health and Safety Strategy 2024 - 2027

Service Delivery and Programs

Action

Accountabilty

Timeline

Outcomes & Benefit

Create cross departmental health and safety education, consultation, and collaboration frameworks including WHS Inductions, continued support for managers and regular training for Workers Compensation requirements.

Effective injury management relies on the co-operation of all involved, particularly the employer, injured worker and treating medical practitioner. When everyone understands their responsibilities, active and full participation in the injury management process is much easier to achieve. Sharing lessons learned promotes collaboration and ensures that the information is accessible. By making lessons learned widely available, the City taps into the collective knowledge and experiences of teams, stakeholders, and departments, and ensure that the information is being effectively utilised. A WHS/Injury Management Plan is the foundation for establishing a positive awareness and commitment to injury management. Good programs not only set standards but establish a shared commitment to workers’ health and safety that is evident from the top down.

WHS Team

Sept 2024 – Dec 2024

Share the lessons from incidents with the City.

WHS Team

Continuous

Continue to develop an effective WHS/Injury Management action plan for early intervention, case management and workers compensation. Implement strategies to support the mental wellbeing of our employees, including mental health first aid. Removing stigma around mental health for our high risk workers with a focus on men’s mental health.

WHS Team

Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

By establishing a culture focused on employee health, wellness programs also help to increase productivity, boost morale and increase teamwork.

Wellness Officer

Mar 2024 – Dec 2024