2.1Work health and safety#
TIMS personnel, whether it be internal Transport and Main Roads (for example, RoadTek) or a contracted agent, must comply with all requirements with respect to work health and safety (WH&S). The TIMS personnel and agent must:
- abide by WH&S provisions as detailed in the Act and Regulation
- maintain appropriate WH&S standards and ensure a Quality and Safety System, compliant with the department's legal requirements, is implemented
- hold current certification to Quality Management System AS/NZS ISO 9001:2016 and Occupational Health and Safety Management System AS/NZS 4801:2001 (or an equivalent standard)
- develop and supply appropriate Safe Work Method Statements prior to the operation of the service that aligns and conforms to legislation and WH&S practices
- work towards a zero-harm policy
- report any injuries, illness or dangerous occurrence (including near-misses) in accordance with the reporting requirements of WH&S – these incidents should also to be reported to Transport and Main Roads if TIMS is delivered by contract
- inform itself, and keep its employees informed, of the requirements of all laws and ensure the TIMS provider and its employees comply with those laws and requirements
- ensure the conduct of their employees comply with the TIMS providers’ obligations, including in relation to conduct
- ensure all personnel have and use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) whilst performing the Service.