HEALTH AND SAFETY

Health and Safety on site is something Latham Construction takes very seriously. Through training and auditing we aim to ensure a safe environment for all of our staff and the public.

To help achieve this, Latham Construction is a registered Site Safe member with training given to all staff. We also employ dedicated H&S professionals to work with us in administration of protocols, auditing and reporting.

We work closely with Worksafe NZ and environmental consultants to ensure we are current with all regulations and safety control measures. We believe each project has its own unique requirements when it comes to health and safety, so we implement site-specific safety plans to counter the needs and risks associated.

Ensuring a safe environment is the highest priority for our extended team of subcontractors. Our goal has always been to plan and operate a safe workplace for everyone on and around our sites. A cohesive Health and Safety Management Team is the key to achieving this goal.

Always Care

We take pride in the quality of our work and demonstrate respect and care for the wellbeing, health and safety of our clients, our people and our nation.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

In every project undertaken, Latham Construction will meet its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995, and the Codes of Practice and any relevant Standards or Guidelines that apply to the industry.

Have a clear understanding of Health and Safety and infection control requirements.

Accurately document all accidents and near misses, and follow up with investigation of accidents to determine the cause and put in place appropriate corrective actions.

Train employees to perform their duties safely and to report hazards with a mind to take all practicable steps to eliminate, isolate or minimise the exposure to hazards.

Encourage employee and other union or other employee representation consultation and participation in all Health and Safety matters

Put in place and maintain a robust rehabilitation process of encouraging employees back to work with ‘alternate’ duties following a workplace accident. This process will include consultation with the injured person, the ACC case manager, the supervisor of Health and Safety and the employee’s medical officer.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Seek to continuously improve Health and Safety Practice at all worksites.

Observe all safe work procedures, rules and instructions.

Report hazards and where appropriate, wear and maintain protective safety equipment.

Participate in the company’s rehabilitation plan to ensure a safe and early return to work.

Report all accidents, incidents and near miss incidents.

Representatives of senior management and employees will be annually appointed to the company’s Health and Safety Committee. They will jointly review all Health and Safety processes including the Health and Safety policy.