Environmental Health and Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy Statement

NWC Facilities Management Pty Ltd acknowledges that the health and safety of our employees, contractors and all other Personnel to whom we supply a service, is a fundamental aspect of our business operations and we recognise, in conjunction with the contract client, our obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment.

NWC Facilities Management is committed to meeting or exceeding the health and safety standards applicable to our industry and to the achievement of our goal of a healthy and accident-free workplace. Management are also committed to the principles of creating an Injury and Incident Free (IIF) workplace.

In order to achieve this goal, NWC will:

• Provide information, instructions and health and safety training programmes for our employees and contractors.
• Develop and review safe systems of work to ensure the health and safety of all personnel at all times.
• Comply with all applicable health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Recognise superior safety performance by setting goals and provide an environment that will facilitate improvement in safety performance.

Company Managers and Supervisors are required to recognise and accept their responsibilities to maintain health and safety standards and to assist in the development and implementation of effective safety management programmes for their areas of operation.

All employees and Contractors are required to participate in their safety management program and to work in a manner that ensures the safety of all personnel including themselves; to acquaint themselves with and abide by all relevant safety regulations; to use the appropriate safety equipment provided; and to immediately correct or report any hazards they encounter in their workplace environment.

NWC is committed to achieving the highest standards of safety performance at all levels of our organisation and expects a similar commitment from all of our personnel as a natural element of the work process.

Environmental Health and Safety

NWC Facilities Management operates under a Safety Management System that has a proven track record. We have developed sophisticated systems for all facets of our operations to meet both our requirements and to exceed the client’s expectations.

As part of our Safety Management Systems, our safety program includes regular facilities inspections, emergency drills, procedural safety manual review, hazard assessment and management. Toolbox Safety Meetings are conducted on a regular basis and include activities such as presentations and training of personnel to recognise and deal with safety issues within their work environment.

NWC Facilities Management has established a strong behavioural based safety culture and safety awareness within its work force. The Company places substantial emphasis on safety management as an integral part of our operations. This is evident in our safety performance which is second to none. The company and its employees' commitment to safety is evident through numerous awards and the appointment of a dedicated Health and Safety Practitioner to manage the day to day Environmental Health and Safety of our employees.

Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention (IFAP) Safe Way Awards

• Safety Achievement Award 1995
• Safety Achievement Award 1996
• Safety Achievement Award 1997
• Safety Achievement Award 1998
• Safety Achievement Award 1999
• Safety Achievement Award 2000
• Safety Achievement Award 2001
• Safety Achievement Award 2002
• Safety Achievement Award 2003
• Safety Achievement Award 2004
• Safety Achievement Award 2005
• Safety Achievement Award 2006
• Safety Achievement Award 2007
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 1999
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2000
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2001
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2002
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2003
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2004
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2005
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2006
• Safe Way Achiever Award for Safety Management Systems 2007

NWC Facilities Management is a member of the Industrial Foundation for Accident Prevention (IFAP).

Environmental Policy Statement

NWC Facilities Management Pty Ltd (NWC) is committed to fulfilling our contractual obligations to the client in an environmentally responsible manner. In order to achieve this goal, NWC will:

• Comply with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards relative to protecting the environment with particular reference to the specific policies and procedures of the client.
• Encourage employees to foster a commitment to environmental protection by seeking their participation in the consideration of environmental issues.
• Actively promote the conservation of energy and resources in remote locations to a level that exceeds the goals of the client.
• Assist the client in all matters pertaining to rehabilitation of the environment or response to environmental incidents.
• Limit the use of products and equipment, where operationally possible, that may have an adverse environmental impact and actively pursue new work procedures that reflect this goal.
• Actively promote recycling and effective waste management systems and assist the client in the further development of these principles.
• Ensure conformity with this policy through the management of a compliance programme, including audits, in conjunction with the client.
• This policy applies to all NWC activities and the responsibility for application of this policy lies with all employees of the company.