1.0 – Health & Safety Policy
Safe Work Environment
Griffin Properties Ltd. recognizes the rights of all workers to work in a safe, healthy and productive environment, and is committed to providing such a workplace for all employees and subcontractors.
In fulfilling this commitment, a comprehensive occupational health and safety program has been designed and implemented as a means of:
- reducing the occurrence of illness, injuries, accidents, near-misses, and/or property damage through employee education, participation, and empowerment
- communicating, consulting, and cooperating with employees to address health and safety issues and concerns
- ensuring worksite compliance with relevant legislative requirements
Injury Management
Griffin Properties Ltd. is fully committed to the rehabilitation of its employees and will provide service and support to all employees who suffer from a work related injury/illness as a means to:
- establish a clear process for all employees following an injury/illness
- ensure full communication and co-operation between employee, employer and the treating health professional
- provide the best possible response to the management of workplace injuries, so injured workers can stay at work or return to work at the earliest appropriate time
- reduce the costs associated with work related injuries/illnesses
Responsibilities & Commitment
Health and Safety is the responsibility of all personnel in the workplace; more specific details are outlined in the corresponding section. (Responsibilities 1.1)
Endorsement
All aspects of this document have been reviewed and endorsed by the holder.