Culture of Safety

Our commitment

1. We take individual responsibility for a safe and healthy working environment, and we stay sober and fit for work. We take individual responsibility for a safe and healthy working environment, and we stay sober and fit for work.

2. Every one of us holds a License to Stop — the right and the obligation to stop any activity or task that puts safety at risk. Work only resumes once the risk is under control. Every one of us holds a License to Stop — the right and the obligation to stop any activity or task that puts safety at risk. Work only resumes once the risk is under control.

3. The worksite changes by the hour, so we stay alert: safe working procedures, risk assessments, permits to work, toolbox talks and last-minute risk assessments, whenever they are needed. The worksite changes by the hour, so we stay alert: safe working procedures, risk assessments, permits to work, toolbox talks and last-minute risk assessments, whenever they are needed.

4. We report injuries, property damage, environmental incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions to our supervisor as soon as possible. We report injuries, property damage, environmental incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions to our supervisor as soon as possible.

5. We only operate work vehicles with proper authorisation and a valid certificate of the correct type, and never while unwell or under the influence of alcohol or medication. We only operate work vehicles with proper authorisation and a valid certificate of the correct type, and never while unwell or under the influence of alcohol or medication.

6. Powered tools such as chainsaws, pneumatic wrenches and hydraulic hammers are handled with care, used only for their intended purpose, unplugged when not in use, and kept clean. Powered tools such as chainsaws, pneumatic wrenches and hydraulic hammers are handled with care, used only for their intended purpose, unplugged when not in use, and kept clean.

7. We pause work if we are unwell or unfit, tell a supervisor or colleague, and seek medical help when needed. Any medication that could affect our senses or abilities is flagged before work starts. We pause work if we are unwell or unfit, tell a supervisor or colleague, and seek medical help when needed. Any medication that could affect our senses or abilities is flagged before work starts.

8. On a new site or an unfamiliar task, we request a safety induction before work begins. On a new site or an unfamiliar task, we request a safety induction before work begins.

9. We use and maintain our personal protective equipment properly, and flag any wear or expiry to our supervisor. We use and maintain our personal protective equipment properly, and flag any wear or expiry to our supervisor.

10. Smoking is limited to designated areas, kept well clear of storage for gas, paint, chemicals, oil or other flammable materials. Smoking is limited to designated areas, kept well clear of storage for gas, paint, chemicals, oil or other flammable materials.

11. Hazardous work — working at height, hot works and similar — happens only in designated areas or under an approved permit to work. Hazardous work — working at height, hot works and similar — happens only in designated areas or under an approved permit to work.

12. Waste and industrial materials such as chemicals, paint, lubricants, oil and grease are disposed of according to worksite rules, never into the sea, the ground or drainage systems. Waste and industrial materials such as chemicals, paint, lubricants, oil and grease are disposed of according to worksite rules, never into the sea, the ground or drainage systems.

13. We reduce our impact on the environment by consuming less, cutting waste, and preventing spills and emissions. We reduce our impact on the environment by consuming less, cutting waste, and preventing spills and emissions.

14. We take part in emergency drills and HSE training. If we are unable to, we seek exemption from the responsible manager. We take part in emergency drills and HSE training. If we are unable to, we seek exemption from the responsible manager.