Health and Safety Policy Statement

Purpose: This health and safety policy sets out the principles and commitments of the organisation to protect the wellbeing of employees, contractors, visitors and other stakeholders. It describes the framework for our occupational health and safety management and articulates roles, responsibilities and the approach to hazard control. The policy is intended to support safe performance and continuous improvement while minimising harm through effective risk prevention and mitigation.

Scope: The policy applies across all operational areas and activities under the organisation's control. It covers physical safety, workplace health, environmental safety aspects and factors that could affect mental and psychosocial wellbeing. The statement refers to our commitment to prevention, safe systems of work and the provision of resources necessary to implement and maintain safe practices.

Responsibilities: Senior leadership is accountable for establishing and resourcing the health and safety strategy, while managers and supervisors are responsible for day-to-day implementation and compliance. Employees are expected to follow procedures, report hazards and contribute to a safety culture. Contractors and visitors must comply with site rules while onsite. Clear assignment of duties and the promotion of shared responsibility underpin our safety and occupational health goals.

Risk Management and Hazard Control: We adopt a proactive risk management approach to identify, assess and control hazards. This includes regular risk assessments, elimination or substitution where feasible, engineering and administrative controls, and the use of personal protective equipment. Controls are selected based on hierarchy of risk control and reviewed for effectiveness. Records of risk assessments and control measures are maintained to demonstrate ongoing risk reduction and compliance with internal requirements.

Training and Competence: Competent personnel are essential to a robust safety programme. The organisation commits to providing appropriate induction, role-specific training and refresher learning to maintain competence. Training includes safe work procedures, emergency response, incident reporting and any specialist skills required for particular roles. Employees are encouraged to seek clarification and to participate in learning opportunities that enhance safety performance.

Incident Reporting, Investigation and Correction: All incidents, near misses and hazardous conditions must be reported promptly. Reported events will be investigated proportionately to determine root causes and to identify corrective and preventive actions. Lessons learned will be communicated and applied across the organisation to prevent recurrence. We emphasise a learning culture where reporting is supported by a non-punitive approach that focuses on system improvements.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency planning addresses foreseeable events such as medical emergencies, fires, spills and other site-specific scenarios. Plans identify roles, evacuation routes, first-aid provisions and communication protocols. Regular exercises and reviews ensure plans remain practical and effective. Emergency arrangements are integrated with business continuity considerations so that health and safety remains central during incidents.

Monitoring, measurement and review mechanisms are used to assess performance and compliance. Key performance indicators, audits and workplace inspections are conducted at planned intervals and outcomes are reported to leadership. Continuous improvement mechanisms ensure corrective actions are tracked and safety objectives are updated in line with changing risks and organisational needs.

Commitment to Wellbeing and Continuous Improvement

This policy recognises that employee wellbeing is integral to workplace safety. Initiatives to support physical and mental health, reasonable adjustments and flexible approaches where appropriate are part of our safety culture. A practical, evidence-based approach to occupational safety and health will be maintained through consultation with employees and stakeholders, periodic review of safety performance and the application of lessons learned.

Implementation and Review: The organisation will allocate responsibilities, resources and time to implement this health and safety policy. Regular reviews will ensure the policy remains relevant, effective and responsive to operational changes. Documented procedures, training records and inspection results will support transparency and accountability

Specific measures include:

• Systematic hazard identification and risk assessment;
• Maintaining safe equipment and premises through routine inspection and maintenance;
• Provision of instruction, training and supervision;
• Clear incident reporting, investigation and learning processes;
• Emergency preparedness and response planning;
• Regular review of safety performance and policy effectiveness.

Final note: This safety and health policy represents the organisation's commitment to maintaining a work environment where risks are managed, people are informed and supported, and safety improvements are actively pursued. The policy will be communicated to all staff and made available to relevant stakeholders to reinforce collective responsibility for a safe and healthy workplace.