B.W. Henderson is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all workers, customers, visitors, contractors and others in our place.

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.

Management will:

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

Employees will:

• Comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act, and associated regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and standards.
• Actively contribute to hazard identification and risk management.
• Report work related injuries and incidents promptly and accurately.
• Adopt safe work practices.
• Encourage others to do the same.
• Participate in safe and early return to work programs

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