Heath safety and wellbeing policy

Purpose

This policy outlines Rare Sustainability and Advisory's commitment to promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, contractors, clients, and stakeholders. It applies to all activities and operations conducted by the organisation across Australia.

Our objective is to foster a safe, healthy, and supportive working environment that minimises risks and enhances overall wellbeing while complying with relevant health and safety legislation and best practices.

Our Commitment

Rare Sustainability and Advisory is committed to achieving
excellence in health, safety, and wellbeing by:

Prioritising the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone involved in our operations.
Providing a safe and healthy working environment that prevents workplace injuries, illnesses, and incidents.
Encouraging a proactive culture of safety and wellbeing, where employees are empowered to identify, report, and address risks.
Promoting physical and mental wellbeing through supportive policies, initiatives, and resources.
Ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards.

Responsibility

We recognise that maintaining a safe and healthy workplace
is a shared responsibility:

Leadership:

Directors and senior management are accountable for providing the resources, systems, and leadership required to uphold this policy.
They ensure compliance with relevant legislation, drive a culture of safety, and regularly review health and safety performance.

Employees:

All employees are responsible for following health and safety policies, procedures, and instructions.
They must report hazards, incidents, or concerns promptly and participate in training to maintain a safe workplace.

Contractors and Suppliers:

Contractors and suppliers are expected to adhere to our health and safety standards and comply with all relevant laws while working with or for Rare Sustainability and Advisory.

Approach

Our approach to health, safety, and wellbeing is based on proactive risk management, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We achieve this by:

Identifying and Managing Risks:

Conducting regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards in the workplace and across projects.
Implementing controls that minimise risks and ensure a safe working environment.

Engaging and Empowering Our People:

Actively involving employees in health and safety initiatives and encouraging open communication about wellbeing.
Providing training, education, and resources to support safety awareness and personal wellbeing.

Promoting Wellbeing:

Offering initiatives to support physical and mental health, such as flexible working arrangements, employee assistance programs, and wellness resources.
Creating a culture that supports work-life balance and reduces stress.

Monitoring and Improving:

Regularly reviewing and improving our health, safety, and wellbeing practices based on feedback, incident investigations, and legislative updates.
Measuring performance against health and safety objectives and incorporating learnings to improve outcomes.

Policy Review and Availability

This policy is reviewed annually to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and aligned with organisational objectives and legislative requirements. It is accessible to all employees, contractors, and stakeholders upon request.