Division 2.1.1

Top management shall demonstrate leadership and commitment to the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the safety management system by:

1. (a)

   taking overall accountability and responsibility for safety;

2. (b)

   ensuring commitment to safety by management at different levels within the organisation through their activities and in their relationships with staff and contractors;

3. (c)

   ensuring that the safety policy and safety objectives are established, understood and are compatible with the strategic direction of the organisation;

4. (d)

   ensuring the integration of the safety management system requirements into the organisation's business processes;

5. (e)

   ensuring that the resources needed for the safety management system are available;

6. (f)

   ensuring that the safety management system is effective in controlling the safety risks posed by the organisation;

7. (g)

   encouraging staff to support compliance with the safety management system requirements;

8. (h)

   promoting continual improvement of the safety management system;

9. (i)

   ensuring that safety is considered when identifying and managing the organisation's business risks and explaining how conflict between safety and other business goals will be recognised and resolved;

10. (j)

    promoting a positive safety culture.