Work health & safety policy
Swart & Sons Pty Ltd (Swart) is committed to Work Health and Safety (WHS) as an essential element within our business. This WHS Policy, and the associated procedures, are a key part of the drive for quality outcomes throughout our organisation.
This commitment to WHS is demonstrated through:
- Compliance with statutory requirements, Codes of Practice, Australian Standards, Acts and Regulations
- Establishing objectives and targets with the aim of eliminating work related incidents in relation to the products and services we provide
- Defining roles and responsibilities in relation to WHS
The strategies to be employed include:
- Ensuring that WHS management principles are included in all organisational planning
- Implementing a structured WHS planning process which is based on documented procedures, instructions and documentation
- Providing ongoing education and training to all employees
- Consulting with employees and other parties to improve WHS outcomes
- Ensuring that incidents, including near misses, are thoroughly investigated and that procedures are reviewed accordingly to prevent recurrence
- Distributing WHS information, including this Policy, to all employees and interested parties
- Providing sufficient resources to ensure that WHS management is fully communicated, enacted and complied with across the organisation
Mark O'Brien
Managing Director