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The management of Russell Roads is committed to providing and maintaining:
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a working environment which is safe and healthy for its employees, visitors and all persons using the premises as a place of work. |
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a working environment which takes into consideration environmental criteria. |
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civil engineering works which are of a consistent quality and meet the needs and expectations of customers, are delivered on time and
at a competitive price. |
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To achieve this policy, Management will ensure that activities within the company will be performed with the following principles in mind:
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Russell Roads will progressively develop and maintain a fully documented and integrated assurance system that meets the requirements of the New Zealand Contractors Integrated Code, including all relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice, including the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 (as amended by the Amendment Act 2002), the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995, and the Resource Management Act 1991.
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Russell Roads Policy Statement will be prioritised and quality, environmental and health and safety policy objectives/actions will be formulated and reviewed annually.
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Close contact with the customer (both internal and external), offering superior service and developing customer oriented strategies will be the focus of our business. An emphasis will be placed on building quality into our products, rather than inspecting the defects, by developing a culture of routinely doing things right first time. Responsibility for product quality will require the total support and commitment of all employees. A commitment to quality systems and improved customer service will be demanded of our suppliers.
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Russell Roads will develop a method to systematically identify, assess and manage the actual and potential hazards in the workplace over which it has authority or influence and take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate or minimise the exposure to any hazards considered significant.
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All workplace incidents, injuries and non conformances will be accurately reported and recorded in a timely manner and investigated to ensure all contributing factors are identified and, where appropriate, plans formulated to take corrective action. To assist in the drive against unacceptable contract variation and the elimination of mistakes and waste, the cost of non-conformance will be monitored.
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Russell Roads will ensure products are safe and without adverse environmental impact; reduce, reuse and recycle wast materials wherever practical; and dispose of waste materials in an environmentally responsible manner.
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Recognising that Management has a part to play to encourage the support and commitment of employees, the following will be actioned: |
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- Clear guidelines for performance will be provided for employees.
- Adequate training will be given to enable employees to carry out work to the performance standards required.
- A team communication structure will be developed.
- A management style which encourages employee consultation and participation will be developed.
- Employees will be encouraged to elect QEST representatives.
- Early reporting of any pain or discomfort will be actively encouraged.
- A safe, early and durable return to work of injured employees, through treatment and rehabilitation will be actively encouraged. |
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Every manager, supervisor or foreperson has a responsibility for employees working under their direction.
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Each employee is expected to play a vital and responsible role in maintaining a workplace which has a focus on quality, environmental awareness and safety and health through:
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observing all work procedures, rules and instructions. |
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early reporting of any pain or discomfort. |
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taking an active role in the company's treatment and rehabilitation plan to ensure an early and durable return to work.
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ensuring all quality, environmental and safety and health incidents injuries and hazards are reported to the appropriate person.
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A QEST Committee including senior management representatives and elected staff representatives will be responsible for the implementation, monitoring, review and planning of policies, systems and practices.
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| Our global objectives are to: |
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Satisfy our client's requirements. |
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Increase our profit through reduced rework and waste. |
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Increase our client base and repeat work from existing clients. |
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Have zero workplace accidents or incidents. |
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Ensure our suppliers and subcontractors operate with the same objectives in mind. |
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Communicate with the people involved in our works to enable the above. |
