OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OH&S) POLICY STATEMENT
Poles & Underground Pty Ltd specialises in the provision of construction and maintenance services related to electrical distribution works for its clients. It is the responsibility of the Poles & Underground Pty Ltd, to ensure the safety of our employees, customers and visitors at our workplaces.
Every employee regardless of rank, position or title has an individual responsibility to be uncompromising with regard to safety. Risk management will be incorporated as an integral part of our business initiatives and operations, ensuring that hazards are identified, assessed, controlled and monitored.
The Group commits to:
• implement and maintain an OH&S Management System to AS/NZS 4801:2001.
• abide by all statutory and regulatory obligations as a minimum and pursue best practice applications beyond these requirements.
• provide the necessary training for all staff to safely carry out their jobs.
• consult with staff to identify and control risks.
• maintain plant and equipment in a safe operating condition.
• set and monitor OH&S improvement objectives and targets.
• review this policy to ensure it continues to reflect legislative requirements and organisational needs for continuous improvement.
Managers and Supervisors shall:
• comply with the Company's policies and procedures and ensure employees work in a safe manner.
• ensure employees have appropriate personal protective equipment.
• participate in the review and improvement of workplace safety.
• report any incidents and implement appropriate initial response.
• communicate clearly to staff all workplace safety objectives.
All employees are expected to:
• abide by all relevant laws and regulations.
• comply with the Company's policies and procedures and ensure a workplace free from the influence of non-prescribed drugs and alcohol.
• participate in workplace risk assessment through consultation.
• advise their supervisor of situations where greater risk control measures are required.
With the co-operation of all staff we can look after each other and provide a safe workplace for all.
