CFMEU FORESTRY AND FURNISHING PRODUCTS DIVISION NATIONAL POLICY ON CODE OF PRACTICE AND STANDARDS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE OF PRACTICE AND STANDARDS POLICY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CRITERIA The CFMEU FORESTRY AND FURNISHING PRODUCTS DIVISION encourages delegates to introduce a Code of Practice for Occupational Health and Safety based on the following criteria. The need to have all hazards identified clearly and all problems associated with work practice or usage to be avoided. That the workplace will be designed in such a way that will provide the safest work environment possible. That management in conjunction with the Union will be responsible to set down safe working procedures within each workplace. That all employees, supervisiors and management are made aware of their responsibilities within the workplace to ensure a safe environment. That all First Aid and emergency procedures are listed and responsibilities allocated. That all personnel are aware are shown timetables of regular machinery and workshop maintenance. That regular training courses be made available to all personnel responsible to carry out First Aid, Emergency and maintenance procedures. That management will be responsible for and will notify the Union of all results of environmental and medical monitoring tests and programs. That all materials, machinery and dangerous substances are clearly marked in English and different ethnic languages so as to be clearly understood.