Cleanaway - - Safety

Cleanaway is committed to safety and ‘Zero Harm’ in terms of our people, those we work with and the environments in which we operate. This commitment has been incorporated throughout the business and is defined in the ZERO HARM Charter below which encompasses our Vision, Values and Commitment.

At Cleanaway we are committed to achieving Zero Harm. This means zero injuries and zero environmental damage.

Everyone has the right to be safe at work and to return home to their family and friends as healthy as when they started the day. The community also has the right to expect that every employee will care for the environment as well as public health and safety.

We therefore expect each and every person at Cleanaway to work safely and with respect for the environment. Whilst ensuring legal compliance, we seek to apply industry best occupational
health safety and environment (OHS&E) practice for employees, contractors, customers and local communities.

OUR ZERO HARM

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

We commit and contribute. Each and every one of us avoids harming people or the environment through safe work behaviour and by identifying then eliminating risks.
We value everyone equally. We protect the health and safety of our people, contractors, customers and local communities. We have an obligation to our colleagues to ensure that they work without harm.
We respect ourselves. Every person in Cleanaway takes reasonable care of their own health and safety as well as that of their colleagues.
We think first of Zero Harm. We consider health, safety and the environment in all decisions concerning the development of projects, the selection of commercial partners and suppliers and the launch of new products or services. We do not let economic considerations overrule health and safety or respect for the environment.
We continuously improve. We ensure that the OHS&E management systems and training reflect our determination to make continual progress in health, safety and the environment.
We share. Everyone contributes to improving knowledge across Cleanaway through the capture, implementation and sharing of safety learning’s and best practices.
We respect the environment. Everyone is committed to using resources more efficiently, minimising waste and encouraging the sustainable use of our products and services.

OUR ZERO HARM

COMMITMENT

All accidents, injuries and harm can and should be prevented.

Every manager is accountable for achieving Zero Harm and shall demonstrate leadership in creating a culture which actively promotes Zero Harm.

Everyone is responsible for committing and contributing to Zero Harm.

In our Zero Harm Commitment, we will fulfil our obligation to ensure that we work without causing harm to ourselves, our colleagues or the community.

We will also fulfil our obligation to our families and friends by ensuring that we return home as healthy as when we started the day.

We expect everyone to be personally committed to working safely and to ensuring environmental compliance. Everyone should recognise that this commitment is a condition of employment.

Cleanaway continues to invest heavily in best practice technologies, resources and equipment to ensure our ability to operate safely.

Cleanaway has demonstrated its commitment to safety with investments in:

Aluminium bins - a lighter bin designed to reduce manual handling issues
Reversing sensors
External vehicle cameras - enables greater exterior visibility from within a vehicle cab
Smart brakes - automatic braking system for driver, vehicle and road safety
National Education Programmes
Landfill aftercare and rehabilitation programme
Zero Harm roll-out and national promotion
Safety leadership training for front line managers
Ongoing investment in safe systems and equipment