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WORK HEALTH & SAFETY

Introduction & scope

The WHS Manual establishes, implements and maintains Securatech’s system for preventing work-related injury and illness, managing risk and supporting continual improvement.

The system applies to work areas under Securatech’s control, including client-related properties and places, and covers workers, contractors and visitors. It applies across installation, manufacturing, routine maintenance, equipment handling, risk assessment, incident management and emergency response.

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WHS policy & management commitment

Safety is treated as a management responsibility and a core business process.

• Comply with applicable WHS legal and other requirements.
• Identify hazards and manage risks through assessment and controls.
• Set WHS objectives and performance measures.
• Provide training, resources, time and personnel for safe work.
• Consult workers and representatives on health and safety decisions.
• Monitor performance and initiate continual improvement.
• Create an environment where safety concerns can be raised.

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Roles, responsibilities & consultation

The manual assigns responsibilities across management, supervisors and workers so safety is embedded throughout operations. Management oversees implementation, objectives, resources and improvement; supervisors implement safe daily operations; workers follow procedures, use required PPE, report hazards and participate in training and risk control.

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Legal compliance

The manual identifies the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 and Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 as foundational requirements and provides for ongoing review of applicable legislation, Codes of Practice and standards.

• First Aid in the Workplace – Code of Practice
• Hazardous Manual Tasks – Code of Practice
• How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks – Code of Practice
• Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals – Code of Practice
• Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace – Code of Practice
• Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work – Code of Practice
• Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – Code of Practice
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities – Code of Practice
• WHS Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination – Code of Practice

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Hazard identification & risk management

Hazards are identified before harm occurs and assessed according to likelihood, consequence and who may be exposed.

• Use inspections, audits, worker consultation, incident review and task observation to identify hazards.
• Record risk assessments and review them to keep controls current.
• Complete Job Safety Analysis for high-risk, new, changed, non-routine or undocumented tasks.
• Apply the hierarchy of controls, prioritising elimination before substitution, engineering, administrative controls and PPE.
• Require supervisor participation and sign-off where a JSA is used.

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Workplace hazard management

The WHS system includes practical controls for common hazards encountered in Securatech operations.

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Facilities, traffic, plant & safe work procedures

The manual addresses the broader work environment and the plant, vehicles, machinery and access arrangements used to deliver work.

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Worker wellbeing & conduct

The WHS system extends beyond physical hazards to worker wellbeing, conduct and fitness for work.

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Contractor management

Contractors are brought within the WHS management framework so that competency, site requirements, risk controls, consultation and performance are managed consistently with Securatech’s safety expectations.

• Communicate applicable WHS requirements before and during work.
• Confirm competency, licences and relevant safety documentation.
• Coordinate hazards and controls where duties overlap.
• Monitor contractor performance and address non-conformance.

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Procurement

WHS considerations are incorporated into procurement so hazards and safety requirements are considered when selecting plant, equipment, materials, chemicals, contractors and services.

• Consider safety risks before purchase or engagement.
• Obtain required safety information, instructions and SDS documentation.
• Assess suitability and compatibility with the intended work environment.

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Incident response

Incidents, injuries and near misses are to be reported, responded to and investigated so immediate risks are controlled and recurrence is prevented.

• Provide immediate response and make the area safe.
• Report incidents and near misses immediately through the required channels, then complete the Incident & Hazard Report in the Staff Portal as soon as practicable.
• Preserve information and notify relevant authorities where legally required.
• Investigate causes rather than only immediate events.
• Assign corrective actions and verify completion.

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Issue resolution

WHS issues are to be raised and resolved through consultation, with workers and representatives involved in identifying concerns, considering controls and escalating unresolved matters where necessary.

• Raise safety issues promptly.
• Consult affected workers and HSRs.
• Document agreed actions and responsibilities.
• Escalate unresolved matters through the appropriate management or statutory process.

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Injury management & return to work

The manual provides for supportive injury management and return-to-work arrangements so injured workers can recover and return safely, with duties adjusted where appropriate.

• Respond promptly to reported injuries.
• Coordinate with the worker and relevant health or compensation stakeholders.
• Provide suitable duties where reasonably practicable.
• Review recovery and return-to-work arrangements.

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Emergency management & first aid

Securatech’s emergency arrangements are designed to protect workers, contractors, visitors and the public and are supported by an Emergency Response Plan.

• Maintain evacuation procedures for fire, hazardous material spills and other emergencies.
• Use clear communication and notification procedures.
• Identify emergency management personnel and responsibilities.
• Maintain medical emergency procedures including electric shock and electrocution response.
• Maintain firefighting and hazardous-substance response procedures.
• Conduct and record emergency training and drills.
• Provide appropriately stocked first aid kits, trained first aid officers and accessible emergency equipment.
• Record first aid incidents and arrange emergency medical assistance where needed.

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Training & competency

Workers and contractors must be competent and appropriately trained for the work they perform. Training needs are identified, recorded and reviewed to support safe performance and regulatory compliance.

• Provide induction and task-specific training.
• Verify licences, qualifications and competency where required.
• Maintain training and competency records.
• Provide refresher or additional training where work, risks or requirements change.

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Monitoring, review & audits

WHS performance is monitored and the management system is reviewed to determine whether controls remain effective and opportunities for improvement exist.

• Monitor WHS objectives, incidents, hazards, corrective actions and other performance indicators.
• Conduct audits and inspections.
• Review the effectiveness of risk controls.
• Update the system following change, incidents, legal developments or identified improvement opportunities.

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Record keeping & controlled documents

The WHS Manual is a controlled document. Unauthorised electronic or printed copies are treated as uncontrolled, and the source manual maintains distribution and amendment records.

Current operational safety forms are available to workers through the secure Staff Portal. Available online forms include safety records, risk assessments, Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), toolbox talks, and incident and hazard reports.

• Complete the relevant online form using accurate, site-specific information and submit it as soon as practicable.
• Each submitted form generates a branded PDF record, is emailed through the approved workflow and is automatically saved in the appropriate WHS Safety Register folder.
• Use the portal version to ensure the current form and required fields are used; locally saved or printed blank templates may become uncontrolled.
• Maintain WHS records in accordance with identified requirements.
• Keep risk assessments, incident records, training records, audits and other supporting documentation.
• Control revisions and maintain traceability of changes.
• Online form submission does not replace immediate verbal notification, emergency action or statutory notification where required.

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Continual improvement

The system concludes with an ongoing commitment to review WHS performance, act on findings and improve the effectiveness of safety arrangements across Securatech operations.