The objective of this policy is the provision of healthy and safe workplaces at all of the IntoWork Australia businesses and the elimination of work-related injuries and illness. IntoWork recognises that the health and safety of the employees of our businesses is the responsibility of its management in accordance with health and safety legislation. It is acknowledged that this obligation extends to staff and the placement of employees within the workplaces provided by clients.

IntoWork is committed to continuous improvement in our health and safety performance. It is the policy of IntoWork and our businesses that:

1. Senior management has a defined role, responsibility and authority for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the business’ Health and Safety Management System

2. Measurable objectives and targets are implemented for relevant health and safety functions

3. Management Plans are established and maintained for achieving the health and safety objectives and targets

4. The health and safety performance of the business is reported to senior management and the Board for review and as a basis for continuous improvement

5. Consultation arrangements are implemented for the involvement of staff, or their representative, regarding health and safety issues, facilities, training and proposed changes that may affect their health and safety

6. Competencies are developed and maintained for employees in identified needs for the effective management of health and safety

7. A risk management process is utilised for the identification, assessment and control of health and safety hazards and risks with elimination the first control to be considered

8. Potential emergency situations are identified and appropriate procedures are maintained for responding and implementing corrective action

9. Relevant documents, records and data are created and maintained for the effective implementation and review of the Health and Safety Management System and to demonstrate compliance with legislative obligations

10. Senior management implement a periodic review of their Health and Safety Management System so that it remains relevant and appropriate to the health and safety requirements and objectives of the business

Implementation of this policy at each IntoWork business is the responsibility of their senior management. The maintenance and review of this policy is the responsibility of the IntoWork Executive Manager People and Performance. The review will be conducted in consultation with senior management of the IntoWork businesses.

This policy has been developed in consultation with interested parties and with consideration to access and equity principles and legislative requirements.