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LEADERSHIP INSIGHT WORLD OF SIS SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL GOVERNANCE

• Ensuring that service delivery controls successfully managing security contracts Incident Southern Cross
to treat risk are communicated to all for our clients and we continue to be
personnel on-site proactive in terms of implementing Investigation Protection
measures to accomplish safety objectives.
• Ensuring safety measures are We have a national health and safety
implemented prior to commencing any We strive for zero injuries in the MSS Security team who is responsible for managing the
high-risk activity workplace. To achieve this, the Company organisation safety culture.
has strict procedures and reporting MSS Security has established a national
• Engaging on-site personnel and measures in place. All SXP employees HSEQ team who is responsible for: SXP conduct fortnightly incident
stakeholders to underpin continuous are formally trained before entering • Reviewing and reporting on operation- investigation reviews for all MVAs and
improvement. assaults. The participants include the
the workplace, including in safe work wide policies, plans, programmes and National Health and Safety Manager, the
MSS Security strives to achieve a strong practices. Regular refresher safety other initiatives relevant managers of the work areas
safety culture by encouraging positive training is also conducted, usually in the involved, the relevant State Manager
behaviours, and participation in effective form of monthly Toolbox Talks, along • Reviewing status of on-going and at least one additional manager
two-way safety communication about with effective communications, to keep programmes and progress towards from another state not involved in the
safety, recognising good and safe employees safe from harm. goals investigation.
performance as and when it occurs. • Providing direction to line and
Effective communication is achieved via Platform 4 Group functional staffs Hazard and incident statistics are analysed
face-to-face conversations which are and reported on monthly to identify and
conducted by the Site Managers, Site We hold a Gold certification with Sitewise • Encouraging interest and monitor trends or changes in risk profiles.
Supervisors and the HSE Advisors. (Score must be higher than 90% to communications in WHS throughout Our workers also use client hazard and
achieve this). We regularly review our the business unit(s) incident reporting systems to ensure
Southern Cross Health and Safety policies to ensure they • Reviewing whether appropriate complete transparency of investigation
are current and suitable for our working
Protection environment. Staff are regularly updated procedures, programs and activities findings and corrective actions
with Health & Safety changes at Toolbox are in place SXP are also committed to accurate
SXP’s number one priority is safety. Our meetings as a lot of our sites are dynamic • Monitoring employee understanding of reporting of Hazards, Incidents and
Company is committed to protecting Near Misses. Corrective measures are
the health and safety of employees and and have constantly changing risks and WHS policies, programmes and other implemented, and refresher training
customers. SXP maintains a documented requirements. initiatives and local briefings held to address any
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) We have a good working knowledge of Monitoring employee participation in the concerns.
Management System, certified to AS/ applicable health and safety legislation development and implementation of WHS
NZS 4801:2001 that outlines the overall as well as the legislation governing the programmes and activities Platform 4 Group
strategy and organisational structure security industry. Where we require
established to manage WHS programmes specialised health and safety input we All investigations for LTI and reportable P4G Health & Safety Organisational
and ensure compliance with relevant use an organisation employing registered incidents are initiated and led by the Structure is outlined. Incidents are
legislation. safety professionals to assist us (e.g. All relevant state HSE Advisor. reported and addressed in the monthly
About People Health & Safety Expertise The Site Manager or Site Supervisor is board meeting.
SXP’s safety focus is driven through its Limited). If our workers are not qualified responsible for investigating all other
leadership team. Our National Health to do specialised work that requires a incidents, including near misses. The
and Safety Manager has a strong certified competency, we contract out this Site Manager/Supervisor will maintain
record of performance at some of specialised task. communication with the State HSE
Australia’s largest logistics companies. Advisor and Business Manager on
Safety management is a key driver in
all aspects of incident reporting and
investigation.
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