Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Our Commitment

To achieve our aspiration to be Number One by reputation in our market we have the following commitments:

To our clients: We are committed to achieve a balance between our objectives and those we engage with. We understand the need to generate value for all shareholders. That’s why we work with our clients to provide sustainable business relationships and to ensure long lasting opportunities and success for all. Our philosophy is simple; success is achieved by consistently delivering superior results through open communication, trusted relationships, commitment to quality and accountability to project deliverables and to the safety of people and the environment in which we operate.

To our people: We are committed to attracting and retaining a skilled, proactive and quality people. Our people are our most valuable asset. We encourage personal and professional growth of our employees through various training and development programs with a focus on equal opportunities and career advancement. We reward success and empower our leaders. 

Occupational Health & Safety 

We understand that a safe working environment for all is paramount. We consistently make every effort to eliminate incidents and injuries on projects whilst promoting safety as the first priority. We continuously review and improve our processes and facilities to minimise the risk to our employees.  This commitment extends to ensuring that operations do not place the local community at risk of injury, illness or property damage. 

Our OHS objective is to actively work towards elimination of all injuries.  

Responsibilities

Management are committed to:

  • Integrating OHS into all aspects of Multiplant’s operations
  • Compliance with legislative requirements, current industry standards and co-operation with Regulatory bodies, as far as is reasonable
  • Exceeding legislative requirements and aiming for best practice systems of work
  • Measurable targets to ensure continued improvement reflected in accountability/key performance indicators at all levels
  • Provision and maintenance of a work environment that is safe and without risks to health
  • Consultation with employees and other parties to improve decision-making on OHS and environmental matters
  • Development, implementation and review of written safe work procedures
  • Distribution and communication of safety information and safe work procedures
  • Information, instruction, training and supervision to employees, contractors, clients and visitors to ensure safety
  • Support and assist employees in effective injury management and rehabilitation. 
  • Review and assessment of OHS policy 

Employees are expected to:

  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others at work;
  • Co-operate with Multiplant to enable compliance with OHS legal obligations
  • Participate in consultative arrangements
  • Assist management to meet OHS targets/key performance indicators
  • Participate in return to work programs

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We are an equal opportunity employer and are serious about all anti-discrimination and anti-harassment legislation, which makes it unlawful to discriminate.

Policy

Multiplant will meet its obligations under the legislation by implementing procedures to ensure that no persons are discriminated against because of the following:

  • Sex
  • Marital or parental status
  • Race
  • Age
  • Impairment
  • Religion
  • Political belief or activity
  • Trade union/industrial activity
  • Lawful sexual activity
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Physical features
  • Direct or indirect discrimination against someone who is associated with any of the above

Multiplant will not tolerate unfavourable treatment because of a protected personal characteristic including:

  • Refusing employment
  • Setting unfair terms of employment
  • Denying or limiting access to promotion, transfer, performance bonus pay, training or any other benefits
  • Sacking, retrenchment or demotion
  • Unreasonable workplace policies/practices that are difficult for an employee to comply with because of their personal characteristic compared to other workers

Multiplant will ensure prompt action is taken if an employee feels they have been discriminated against. These actions will observe the principles of natural justice.Non-compliance with this policy will result in disciplinary action and employees may be legally liable for breaches of State and Federal Anti-discrimination/Equal Opportunity laws.

Drug & Alcohol 

Multiplant is committed to providing a work environment for its employees, clients and visitors that is safe and without risks to health and safety. The misuse or abuse of alcohol and other drugs represents a significant problem to both employers and employees in terms of workplace incidents/near misses, absenteeism and other individual costs.

Policy

An employee must not perform work duties under the influence of alcohol or any other drug, except where the drug is legally prescribed by a registered medical practitioner for the purposes of treating a medical condition. Work duties include:

  • Presenting at the workplace or off-site job. 
  • Operating plant or equipment
  • Use of company vehicles 

Where an employee is on prescribed medication that may impair their judgement or performance, they must notify their supervisor and may be required to take sick leave.

On occasion, Multiplant will host social functions, where the Managing Director / CEO may permit limited alcohol consumption.Where an employee presents for duty and appears not to be in a fit state to carry out their normal duties Multiplant reserves the right to remove the employee from the work site and seek advice from a medical practitioner on the employee's fitness for duty.

Supervisors and employees are obliged to ensure that no employee commences or continues duty if that employee appears affected by alcohol, illegal drugs or medication that may reasonably be considered to lead to a safety risk.Confidentiality is to be strictly observed in these matters.

A breach of this policy will lead to disciplinary action and may result in the termination of employment.

Environment 

Multiplant is committed to conducting business in an environmentally aware and responsible manner.  We seek the co-operation of our employees and business partners in ensuring our organisational practices are conducted with minimal environmental impact. We work with employees, contractors, visitors and business partners to achieve compatibility between economic development and the maintenance of the environment to minimise harm.

Policy

Multiplant will endeavor to minimise impact on the following:

  • Atmospheric emissions
  • Site contamination and spills
  • Noise emission
  • Damage to flora and fauna
  • Storm water management
  • Unnecessary energy consumption

To fulfil this commitment, Multiplant, will observe all environment laws and promote environmental awareness among all staff to increase understanding of environmental matters.

Multiplant will actively take part in the following:

  • Assess eco-footprint to identify environmental impacts and move towards more sustainable practices
  • Identify waste streams and options for effective waste management
  • Improve purchasing (buy recycled materials, reduce waste, use less harmful/volatile chemicals)
  • Improve storage (reduce quantity, waste and spills, Reduce odours by keeping containers closed)
  • Conserve energy (eco-friendly lights, turn lights off, emergency efficient equipment, greener fuel sources –such as LPG and methane).
  • Conserve water (install water saving accessories, repair leaks)
  • Preserve water ways (clearly mark and protect storm water drains)
  • Emergency planning and spill response
  • Seek appropriate licenses/permits from State Environmental Protection Agencies and other relevant authorities
  • Improve education/awareness
  • Notify relevant authority in the event of a major environmental impact