2. Vision By demonstrating leadership and working together, we will rebuild Canterbury safely and create a legacy we can be proud of.

4. 1. Leadership a. We will develop a safety leadership programme that includes: i.Measureable undertakings by senior leaders (such as safety leadership walks, safety conversations) ii.Documented expectations of safety behaviours at all levels of the organisation/company.

5. 2. Engagement and Consultation a. Workers will be provided with a reasonable opportunity to participate in the improvement of health and safety management at work. All workplaces will have an active worker participation system which may include: i.Worker involvement in hazard identification and management ii.Electing workers to act as health and safety representatives iii.Electing workers to serve on health and safety committees iv.Processes for ensuring regular and cooperative interaction between the employer and workers on health and safety matters v.A process for managing worker engagement when there is more than one business or agency operating on a site or in a project vi.A process for review.

6. 3. Critical Risks a. We will identify and effectively manage all critical-risk work activities. b. We will ensure there are policies and procedures in place for the following critical-risk activities, where they are applicable: i. All activities requiring notification and certified qualification (as outlined in legislation) ii.Working at height iii.Confined space iv.Electricity v.Asbestos vi.Excavations vii.Mobile Plant and machinery (vehicles) viii.Hot works ix.Workplace violence.

7. 4. Site Safety Risks a. We will use functional Site-specific Safety Plans including, where appropriate, Traffic Management Plans and Environmental Plans. b. We will ensure all contractors complete and maintain a plan for each site with at least the following content: i.Project prestart and tool box meetings ii.Maintained hazard register iii.A current training and competency register iv.Job Safety Analysis/Task Analysis v.Notifiable works vi.Toolbox attendance register vii.Permits to work viii.Evidence of an emergency management plan ix.Indications of secure boundaries and points of entry (where applicable). c. We will use a recognised system to ensure contractors are appropriately prequalified. This system will meet standards set out in the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s guidance document: A principal’s guide to contracting to meet the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. d. We will ensure sites are isolated appropriately to reduce the risk of unexpected or unwanted access.

8. 5. Reporting a. We will have systems for the accurate reporting and recording of all incidents, accidents, near misses and hazards. These systems would allow industry benchmarking and include reporting on lead and lag indicators as follows: Lead indicators i. Safety meetings (toolbox, pre start etc) ii. Audits and inspections (internal and external) iii. Task analysis/job safety analysis iv. Safety talks v. Near miss incidents vi. Accredited health and safety systems (such as ACC – Work Safety Management Practices, Workplace Safety Discount, Partnership Programme, and Site Safe Charter - Tier 3). Lag indicators i. Fatalities ii. Lost time injuries iii. Medical treatment injuries iv. First aid injuries v. Serious harm injuries.

9. 6. Training a. All workers will receive basic health and safety training prior to starting work. At all times workers will be qualified to perform their work unless they are supervised. Basic training will include the following: i. Safety principles and legislation ii. Hazard identification and the hierarchy of controls iii. The relevance of site induction and site-specific safety plans iv. High-risk work activity and what safe looks like for relevant tasks v. Promoting positive safety behaviour and culture vi. The consequences of poor health and safety practices vii. Knowledge assessment specific to the task e.g. roofer/scaffolder. b. Maintaining a training record/matrix or similar for workers. c. Establishing task competency requirements using task analysis or something similar. d. Encouraging employee participation and consultation. e. Having procedures for assessing the competency of workers to ensure they perform their task safely and are licensed as appropriate.

10. 7. Site Induction a. All workers and visitors will be fully inducted to work sites or supervised by the person in charge. This induction must include the following: i. Contact details of site personnel and the visitor ii. A sign in and sign out procedure iii. Provision of information on the site specific safety plan, site hazards, controls and site rules iv. Procedures for task analysis and reporting of all accidents and near miss incidents v. Reporting of any medical conditions that may impact on your own safety or the safety of others vi. The site emergency plan, site layout, safety data sheets and first aid facilities vii.Relevant safety plans/method statements for all hazards being brought onto the site by any person. b. Visitors will be supervised at all times.

11. 8. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) a. PPE will be worn at all times by every person on site. No exceptions, no excuses. The minimum PPE or Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) standard is: i. Hard hat (including residential projects unless specified) ii. Hi-vis clothing iii. Safety footwear with toe protection iv. Medium impact safety glasses (including residential work unless specified) v. Other PPE/PPC to be identified and used following a risk assessment process.

12. 9. Impairment a.The safety of our people isn’t compromised by anyone under the influence of drugs, alcohol or fatigue. The drug and alcohol policy will include: i. A commitment to work with employees, their representatives and contractors to promote a work environment free from drugs and alcohol ii. A programme for employee pre-employment, post-incident, and reasonable cause drug and alcohol testing through a reputable company, occupational nurse or medical professional (testing to comply with Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 4308:2008) iii. Provision to remove anyone from the worksite who is deemed ‘unfit for work’ or ‘under the influence’, or where the presence of drugs or alcohol is in excess of accepted standards (in order to comply with the legal duties under the HSE Act 1992) iv. Provision of drug and alcohol support and rehabilitation assistance for employees where appropriate v. A programme to raise awareness and provide training about the potential harmful effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. b.The fatigue management plan will: i. Recognise fatigue as a possible hazard and should be discussed with all parties on site ii. Identify possible work design risks (long hours, stress etc.) that may cause fatigue iii. Identify where fatigue related impairment may cause safety risks (e.g. driving, critical task risks such as electrical work) iv. Provide information such as posters, toolbox hand-outs to staff on fatigue management v. Ensure appropriate counselling services are available for staff.

13. 10. Health and Wellbeing a. We will actively promote injury management and the health and wellness of workers. This will include: i. Education and information about health risks associated with work tasks and activity ii. Education and operational procedures on injury management (roles and responsibilities) iii. Monitoring for known significant hazards, such as dust and noise iv. Health monitoring where there is a risk of exposure v. Provision of annual influenza vaccination programme vi. Provision of an employees’ assistance programme.