As a result, this process is producing mixed results with the company receiving notoriety for having safe practices in select locations. While at other times, this has led to accidents and labor disputes inside various mines they own. (Corporate Profile 2012) (Fanning the Flames 2010) Systems for hazard control (list). Consider elimination, substitution, engineering, isolation, administration and use of PPE. Are they effective?

The systems for hazard control involve each manager receiving written reports about potential incidents. They have the ability to interview, isolate, substitute and administer the company's policies for enhancing WHS safety practices. These findings are presented to upper management and an executive committee (which monitor these challenges). They are using PPE to a certain extent. Yet, many of these issues are underreported. This means that they are providing mixed results for everyone. (Corporate Profile 2012) (Fanning the Flames 2010)

Consider systems for managing specific risks, e.g. chemicals, manual handling and systems for reporting or recording WHS hazards and risks. Are they effective?

The procedures for managing specific risks involve having established procedures for handling dangerous substances, training employees in these policies and reporting potential hazards. This is effective for the most part in addressing risks inside the workplace. (Corporate Profile 2012) (Fanning the Flames 2010)

Consider consultative mechanisms utilized within the organization (list). Are they effective?

At times, outside consultants are brought in to identify critical challenges and support the safety / environmental officers. This is effective in helping to identify risks and troubleshoot various challenges. (Corporate Profile 2012) (Fanning the Flames 2010)

Consider the safety training undertaken at the workplace (list). Have all safety training needs been addressed? Are they effective?

In general, the safety training needs have been taken into consideration. However, there are a number of situations which highlight how management has ignored these practices. As a result, this is providing mixed results in understanding and...

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Part Three

In Australia, the Work Health and Safety Act of 2011 are applicable to Rio Tinto. This law corroborates state and federal laws to provide better enforcement of these regulations together. This has forced the company to enhance its WHS practices by requiring that each location has safety officers at each location. They set the example as to how these challenges should be addressed and require that managers / supervisors / team leaders are following these guidelines. This is a part of their primary duty of care and legal responsibilities by ensuring that everyone is compliance with these regulations. (Work Health and Safety Act 2012) (Corporate Profile 2012)

These practices are polices that are a part of the culture which is embraced by the organization. As the system they are using is concentrating on reaching out to team leaders and supervisors through improved coordination in these areas. This makes them able to understand their responsibilities and the most commonly embraced techniques. The results are that the company has zero work place fatalities at any of their locations. This is an effective system in dealing with critical areas of WHS and preventing them before any incidents occur. (Work Health and Safety Act 2012) (Corporate Profile 2012)

However, outside of Australia, is when accidents have been known to occur at company facilities. This is because managers are not taking the same kind of focus. As result, Rio Tinto has a good track record inside the commonwealth. Yet, they have mixed results at their locations internationally. (Fanning the Flames 2010)

References

Corporate Profile, 2012, Rio Tinto, Available from: [22 April 2013]

Work Health and Safety Act, 2012, Comcare, Available from: [22 April 2013]

Fanning the Flames, 2010, War on Want, Available from: [22 April 2013].

Lea, D, 1999, 'Corporate and Public Responsibility,' Business Ethics, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 151 -- 162.

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