Health & Safety Policy Statement

Upright Access is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all employees, visitors, contractors and others in the places of work we control.

Our focus is on sustainable, continuous improvement in health & safety performance through leadership and behavioural change.

Management has the ultimate responsibility for health & safety standards, however employees also have a responsibility to ensure their own safety, and the safety of others in the workplace.

1. Comply with the Health & Safety in Employment Act, and associated regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and standards.
2. Accurately report, record, and investigate all injuries or near miss incidents.
3. Take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate or minimise harm from hazards.
4. Provide employees with health and safety training, education and supervision.
5. Put in place procedures for dealing with emergencies that may arise.
6. Support the safe and early return to work of injured employees.
7. Consult with staff and their representatives on all health and safety matters.
8. Maintain an understanding of health and safety management relative to their positions.

1. Actively contribute to hazard identification and management.
2. Report work related injuries and incidents promptly and accurately.
3. Adopt safe work practices.
4. Encourage others to do the same.
5. Participate in safe and early return to work programmes.

The Director is the senior manager designated to ensure there is appropriate support and resourcing for health & safety management and initiatives in the workplace.