Health and Safety Policy

Purpose: This Health and Safety Policy sets out our organisation's core approach to managing workplace health and safety risks. It explains the principles that guide our work, the roles and responsibilities of staff, and the expectations for safe behaviour. The policy is framed as a company-wide occupational health and safety policy that applies to all sites, activities and people acting on behalf of the organisation. It is designed to be clear, practical and outcome-focused rather than a compilation of local legal detail.

Policy Statement

We are committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of everyone who may be affected by our activities. Our commitment to workplace safety and to a robust workplace safety policy includes preventing incidents, reducing harm, and promoting wellbeing. We will allocate appropriate resources to implement controls, training and supervision necessary to deliver a safe environment, and we will integrate health and safety considerations into business planning and decision-making.

Core Commitments

The organisation will:

• Identify and assess hazards and risks arising from our operations and implement proportionate risk controls.
• Provide information, instruction and training so that staff are competent to carry out their duties safely.
• Maintain safe systems of work, safe equipment and monitoring processes to prevent injury and ill health.
• Promote a positive safety culture that encourages reporting, learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities and Accountability

Everyone within the organisation has a role to play in health and safety. Senior leaders are accountable for setting direction and providing resources. Line managers are responsible for implementing this policy in their teams, assessing risks and ensuring compliance with safe systems of work. Individual employees, contractors and temporary workers must follow instructions, use protective equipment where required, and report hazards or incidents promptly. Our governance framework supports clear delegation and effective oversight without relying on jurisdiction-specific legal references.

Risk Management and Prevention

We adopt a risk-based approach to managing occupational hazards. This involves systematic risk identification, evaluation and the implementation of control measures in a hierarchy that favours elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative measures and personal protective equipment. Routine inspections, pre-task assessments and method statements are used where appropriate. The organisation also recognises the importance of managing non-physical risks such as occupational stress, ergonomics and ergonomics-related injury through assessment and reasonable adjustments.

Safe Systems, Equipment and Maintenance

Equipment and tools used in our operations will be suitable for their purpose, maintained in safe condition and inspected at planned intervals. Workplaces will be kept in a safe and tidy state to minimise slip, trip and fall risks. Where work involves hazardous substances, appropriate controls and safe handling procedures will be implemented, together with clear labelling and availability of safety data information.

Training, Competence and Communication

We will ensure that people have the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to perform their roles safely. Training programs and induction processes aim to build competence and confidence, and are supported by on-the-job supervision. Communication channels are maintained to share safety information, lessons learned from incidents and updates to policy or procedures. The organisation encourages a culture where safety conversations are routine and where near misses are reported as learning opportunities.

Emergency Preparedness and Incident Management

Preparedness for emergencies includes clearly documented response arrangements, nominated personnel for key roles, adequate first aid provision and appropriate evacuation procedures. All incidents, injuries and significant near misses will be reported, investigated and analysed to identify root causes and corrective actions. Records of incidents, inspections and corrective measures are maintained to support ongoing improvement in the management of health and safety risks.

Monitoring, Review and Continuous Improvement

The effectiveness of this health and safety policy and the broader safety management system will be monitored through regular performance checks, audits and management reviews. Key performance indicators related to incidents, completion of training, risk assessments and corrective actions are used to track progress. The policy will be reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to reflect changes in operations, technology or emerging best practice. Our objective is continuous improvement rather than static compliance, and we will learn from internal and sector-wide experience to strengthen controls and reduce harm.

Implementation and Governance

Effective implementation depends on visible leadership, clear communication and active participation at all levels. This policy is endorsed by senior leadership and is supported by documented procedures, roles and responsibilities that translate its intent into daily practice. By adhering to this policy, the organisation demonstrates its commitment to a safe and healthy workplace where risks are managed, people are protected and wellbeing is valued. The policy is a living document and the organisation expects every person to contribute to a safer working environment through vigilance, respectful challenge and constructive involvement.