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      Health and Safety Policy

      Envirocon ensures a safe, healthy workplace by eliminating hazards, involving workers in safety processes, providing training, supervising contractors, maintaining equipment, and complying with safety laws.

      Health and Safety Policy Statement

      Envirocon is committed to maintaining safe and healthy workplace practices to ensure that neither our Workers nor anyone else in the vicinity of the workplace is harmed due to our work activities. 

      Our goal is to try to eliminate all workplace injuries, incidents and illnesses because we believe that this will benefit everyone involved. Where injury has occurred, we will work with the injured party to ensure, where possible, an early and safe return to work.

      We need active and collective participation from all management and Workers to make safety a priority in all of our workplaces. Managers and supervisors will be the role models and leaders in this process.

      Envirocon Will:

      Systematically identify and control hazards and risks in our workplace and ensure our Workers have the right plant, tools, skills, and information to work safely.

      • Involve our Workers and their representatives in developing and reviewing any health and safety processes or activities that will benefit them. 
      • Induct new Workers, temporary staff, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure they understand our safety procedures and policies, and their own obligation to be safe. 
      • Train and supervise our Workers to ensure they develop the competency to work both safely and efficiently. 
      • Supervise our contractors and subcontractors as necessary to ensure they use safe work practices.
      • Monitor our workplace to ensure our planned controls are effective and lead to a safer working environment. 
      • Accurately record all incidents involving injury, illness, harm, damage, or near-miss in our workplace, and investigate them with the goal of preventing the incidents happening again. Support a safe return to work for injured Workers, where possible. 
      • Develop and implement procedures for emergencies and evacuation. 
      • Maintain all plants and equipment to ensure it is safe to use. 
      • Provide Workers with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) appropriate to their needs. 
      • Expect all managers and supervisors to ensure our health and safety system functions well. 
      • Expect Workers, contractors, and subcontractors to take a fair share of the responsibility for their own safety and wellbeing while at work. 
      • Regularly review our health and safety systems as part of our goal of continuous improvement. Our policy will always be to comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, the Regulations made under that Act, and all appropriate and relevant Codes of Practice, Standards, and Guidelines that apply to our business. 

      Envirocon Ltd Code of Conduct

      • A Worker must not knowingly place themselves, others, or Envirocon at risk.
      • A Worker must immediately inform the manager, supervisor or Envirocon representative if they believe that they cannot safely carry out some aspect of their duties due to a lack of knowledge, experience, skill, training, supervision, correct processes or equipment. 
      • A Worker, as a representative of Envirocon, must maintain a professional appearance at all times, wearing clean, tidy, and undamaged work clothing and maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene.
      • A Worker, as a representative of Envirocon, must carry out their duties with diligence and integrity in any situation and must not do anything that could harm themselves, others, the quality of their work, or the reputation of Envirocon.
      • A Worker who arrives at work having left key equipment at home must return home to retrieve it. If it happens again, Envirocon may issue a warning and, for subsequent offences, deduct any lost time from the Worker’s wages.
      • A Worker whose equipment is left behind on site may be issued temporary replacements (other than safety footwear, which must be retrieved immediately), and must retrieve the items from the site in their own time.
      • A Worker must ask for further information or instruction if they lack certainty over any matter, and must only proceed when they are confident to do so. 
      • A Worker must comply with all lawful rules and policies of Envirocon as well as with all relevant legislation and industry good practice.
      • A Worker must comply with all information recording requirements by carefully completing the forms that are part of the overall business management systems, and ensuring those forms are handed over in time for processing.
      •  A Worker must also complete any forms for the client’s own reporting processes when recording an incident on site.
      •  A Worker must follow the rules of a client’s site. If site rules don’t exist, are not applied, or are less stringent than our own, we may decide (after discussion) to adhere to our own policies and procedures.
      • A Worker must follow the more stringent of either site or Envirocon rules for wearing PPE or PPC.
      • Transport, production, collection, and installation workers must not, during work hours, use any noise-cancelling headphones, earplugs, or personal music devices that deliver sound directly in or to the ears (via plugs, buds or headphones).
      • A Worker may use radios or music-playing devices that do not exceed 85dB within one metre of the source, but must follow the rules of a client’s site if the use of any music-playing devices is banned.
      •  A Worker must carry out and record, where applicable, all site, plant, vehicle, or process inspections before beginning their daily activities.
      •  A Worker must keep their work areas tidy and remove any waste, scrap, or off-cuts each day. They must store tools and equipment correctly when it is not in use, and clean down the plant after use.
      • A Worker must be in a fit state to work and must inform the Manager if they are unwell or otherwise incapacitated.
      •  A Worker must not consume drugs or alcohol during work hours, and anyone considered to be under the influence will be sent home pending investigation.
      •  A Worker must report incidents involving injury or harm, damage to property, or any serious near miss situation on the appropriate form within 48 hours of occurrence.
      •  A Worker must respect the right of others to hold differing opinions. Any conflict that could impair work efficiency, cause harm in any way, or bring Envirocon into disrepute will be considered grounds for disciplinary action.  
      • A Worker must not engage in violence, harassment, or abuse in any form, and proven cases may lead to dismissal.
      • A Worker must immediately report any type of conflict with a client or client representative to Envirocon, and not engage in any further discussion or activity that may exacerbate the situation.
      •  A Worker must follow the site rules on smoking when they are working on a client’s site.
      •  A Worker who smokes will not be entitled to any breaks over and above the normal two short breaks and one meal break per day.  

      Operational Policies Introduction

      The following individual policies relate to Health and Safety. They are part of the overall strategy to ensure the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of our business. The statements should be followed as the ‘house rules’ that apply to both Workers and any Contractors or Subcontractors carrying out work for Envirocon. 

      The statements in this section outline Worker and contractor responsibilities and form a code of conduct that Workers and Contractors must follow. Employment or contract with this Envirocon shows your acceptance of the responsibilities and code of conduct as outlined in the following pages. 

      Breaches of these statements will lead to disciplinary action that may range from counselling to termination of employment or contract in more extreme situations.

      Management Responsibilities

      The Directors are ultimately responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient running of this organisation. They must ensure that the arrangements outlined in this document are complied with and that they provide the means to achieve this compliance. 

      Department Managers and Work Supervisors report directly to the Directors and are responsible for ensuring that: 

      • Workers and Contractors understand and comply with the operational policies 
      • Workers have the means and the knowledge to carry out their work safely. 
      • Contractors will be selected based on their adequacy of Health and Safety Systems to ensure work is completed safely. Envirocon policies and conditions will be communicated at a pre-contract stage to Subcontractors, and their on-site safety performance will be monitored.
      • Managers and Supervisors at all levels will have an open-door approach to all health and safety-related matters. Workers and Contractors are encouraged to raise concerns, and the various parties will be expected to work together in good faith to seek resolutions. 
      • Managers and Supervisors at all levels will be expected to engage in regular reviews of daily operations to ensure shortcomings are identified and where applicable, remedies are applied. Critical issues will be immediately reported to the Directors.
      • Envirocon will seek advice from appropriate external agencies when a hazardous situation or procedure is beyond our collective expertise. 
      • Envirocon will ensure suitable health monitoring is carried out by appropriate external agencies when there is an identified risk to health.
      • The Management and Supervisory team will meet at least once a year to review the previous year’s Health and Safety performance and set goals for the coming year. This information will then be relayed back to all Workers.

      Personal Responsibility

      • Envirocon has a ‘Zero Harm’ philosophy and believes that the safety of our people and anyone else who could be harmed by our activities must be the prime consideration under all circumstances. We all have a duty to ensure that no action or inaction on our part causes harm to ourselves or anyone else in the vicinity of our work. This is both a legal and moral obligation we must all abide by. 
      • Most workplace incidents are caused through unsafe acts or procedural failures, and we believe that the Management and Supervisory team has an obligation to ensure safe working procedures and practices are developed, understood, and applied by everyone at every level. This is fundamental to the ongoing protection and wellbeing of Workers and Contractors and of the business itself. 
      • A Worker must immediately inform the Manager or Supervisor if they believe that they cannot safely carry out some aspect of their duties due to a lack of knowledge, experience, skill, training, supervision, correct processes or equipment. Envirocon does not want or expect its Workers to put themselves or others in harm’s way. 
      • Envirocon, its Workers, and all Contractors will comply with all relevant Acts, Regulations, Standards, Codes of Practice and recognised Industry Good Practice at all times. Ignorance of the Law is not an acceptable excuse, and all Workers and Contractors are expected to be aware of their legal responsibilities. 
      • A Worker or Contractor must comply with all lawful rules and policies of Envirocon, and understand that these rules and policies are subject to regular review and may change over time. Envirocon will make every effort to ensure that those concerned are kept updated on these changes. 
      • A Worker or Contractor must keep their work areas tidy and remove any waste, scrap, or off-cuts each day. They must store tools and equipment correctly when it is not in use, and clean down the plant after use.
      • The Manager may stand down a Worker (without loss of normal wages) if the Manager believes the Worker is unwell or otherwise incapacitated to a degree that they could cause harm to themselves, others, or Envirocon. The Worker may later be required to attend a meeting to review the situation. 
      • The Manager may require a Contractor to stop work until the Manager is confident that work can safely be resumed if they believe a Contractor is unwell or otherwise incapacitated to a degree that the Contractor could cause harm to themselves, others, or Envirocon. 
      • A Worker or Contractor must report incidents involving injury or harm, damage to property, or any serious near-miss situation on the appropriate form within 48 hours of occurrence. The Manager will then investigate the underlying causes and put controls in place to prevent reoccurrence. 
      • Envirocon is under no obligation to accept or support any previously undocumented claim that occurs after the 48-hour grace period or without prior discussion. Envirocon may deny knowledge of the injury and not accept it as work-related if an injury is claimed to have occurred, but no documented report of the incident is provided.

      Hazard and Risk Management

      One of the key goals of Envirocon is to continually reduce the likelihood of harm through constant vigilance and by applying good practice. We believe every Worker has the right to expect to work in a safe environment and to go home unharmed at the end of the day. To achieve these goals, we expect all Workers and Contractors to take an active part in looking after the safety and wellbeing of themselves and those around them. 

      In keeping with the legal requirements to take ‘reasonably practicable steps’ to ensure the safety of Workers. All Workers and Contractors are expected to use these tools as part of their recording and reporting processes and to ensure that the Manager is informed of any significant issues. 

      Where there is a risk to a worker’s health Envirocon will put in place appropriate measures to monitor the worker’s health by way of annual monitoring or of a frequency determined by the external occupational health provider. 

      A Contractor without suitable hazard and risk management tools of their own will be expected to faithfully apply Envirocon’s systems and processes. 

      Hazard and risk management documents have been designed to ensure that Workers and Contractors plan their work; identify problems, hazards, and risks well in advance; and apply effective control techniques before the work begins. Workers and Contractors must complete all documentation related to their job or specific tasks promptly and carefully. 

      The following Envirocon tools are available to provide a range of active hazard and risk management opportunities and where each tool is appropriate, its use is mandatory. 

      Risk Matrix: 

      All hazards must be assessed for the level of risk they pose. The process requires an initial assessment to be carried out on the hazard, without controls in place. This will give a better picture of what may be done to reduce the problem. Once controls have been determined, a second assessment must be done to determine if the residual risk is within acceptable levels. If not, then more effort is required. 

      Hazard and Risk Register: 

      The Hazard Register is a record of all significant hazards that have not been eliminated and may be present in our workplace. Any hazard reported to the Manager will be evaluated for degree of risk posed and if appropriate, be entered into the register. The Register will be regularly re-evaluated to ensure it remains up to date. 

      Pre-start Checklist: 

      The checklist allows a hazard ID to be carried out before work  starts. This tool is a mandatory requirement for Contractors to complete before carrying out work for Envirocon. 

      Task Analysis (TA): 

      Task Analysis are job planning tools that improve safety, productivity, quality and site communications. Complete a TA prior to beginning your site activities. During Toolbox Safety Meetings are a good opportunity to involve employees in the Task Analysis process - they know the hazards and required controls. 

      A Task Analysis is required: 

      • for High-risk work (eg, Notifiable work, Permit-to-work systems, Work that requires a Certificate of Competence, as defined by regulation, or when a risk assessment results in critical or high-level risk for the job) 
      • for any new or complex activity.

      Permit to Work: 

      Some activities are so fraught with potential for disaster that a permit must be issued to ensure that the work is thoroughly planned and the risks are identified and controlled as much as possible in that specific situation. A permit requires sign off by the various parties involved, ensuring a broad spread of understanding related to the particular task. 

      Emergency Planning:

      A work plan must include a planned response to potential emergencies that could arise while the work is being carried out. Job / Site Inspection Regular inspections must be carried out and documented so that issues can be identified and addressed. 

      Lock-Out:

      Safety lock-out procedures will be applied when working on a plant or equipment that could start unexpectedly, move, or in other ways cause harm during maintenance, repair, or installation.

      Reasonably Practical Steps

      • In managing hazards, Envirocon expects its Workers to adhere to the ‘Reasonably Practicable Steps’ model set out in the HSWA 2015, and to approach risk management with logic and care. 
      • When evaluating potential controls for hazardous situations, reasonably practicable steps include determining risk level; considering what is known about the hazard/s and the type and availability of controls; and applying the ‘Hierarchy of Controls’ model to find the best outcome.

      Hierarchy of Controls

      As part of the Reasonably Practicable Steps requirement, there is a requirement to apply the Hierarchy of Controls (Eliminate or Minimise) when dealing with hazards. Envirocon expects its Workers and Contractors to meet the Hierarchy of Controls requirement while carrying out its business operations. If a significant hazard is identified at any stage, the following actions must be considered. 

      Consideration 1: Eliminate 

      Can the hazard be removed completely or even temporarily? If not, can parts of the hazard be eliminated? Where possible, to eliminate will always be our preference. 

      Consideration 2: Minimise 

      Can something be done that will reduce the level of risk to a more acceptable level? In order

      of decreasing effectiveness and preference, the choices are as follows. 

      • Substitute – can the hazardous ‘thing’ be substituted for something less hazardous? Can the current control be substituted for something more effective? 
      • Isolate (the hazard) – can people be physically separated (isolated) from the hazard by distance or time or the use of barriers, rails, fences, screens, guards, or covers? 
      • Engineer – can something be fabricated, adapted, modified, or installed that will reduce the hazard and/or risk? 

      Consideration 3: Combine 

      Administration 

      In combination with any of the techniques above, can procedures, policies, rules, instructions, or training be provided to improve the effect of the physical controls? This method is unlikely to provide enough control if used on its own. 

      PPE (and PPC) 

      In combination with any of the techniques above, can protective equipment or clothing be used to reduce the personal risk? This method will never provide enough control on its own. 

      Any significant hazard that has not been eliminated must be recorded in the Hazard Register so that it can be monitored and its status reviewed as necessary. 

      When working on a client’s site, we will adhere to their hazard management procedures as required, but we will also continue to use appropriate systems of our own.

      Visitors and Visiting

      • Envirocon expects that people will visit Envirocon premises from time to time, either as visitors or as Contractors who are on site to carry out work on behalf of Envirocon. Envirocon has the same responsibility for the health and safety of visitors as it has for its own staff. As strangers to the workplace, visitors are at greater risk of suffering an injury than our own Workers who are familiar with the working environment.
      • Workers must take responsibility for all visitors when they are present at our offices and ensure that they know where visitors are at all times. 
      • Visitors will be escorted out of the building to the designated assembly area if there is an emergency while they are on the premises. 
      • Envirocon will investigate, report, and record any injuries, incidents, or near-misses that the visitor witnesses or is personally involved in.

      Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing (PPC)  

      • Envirocon will provide PPE and PPC suitable to Workers’ needs and ensure Workers are instructed in its correct use. We recognise that discomfort will discourage use, so Envirocon will, within reason, provide the best fit possible for individual Workers. Workers must accept that there will be limitations.
      • Contractors must supply their own PPE and PPC suitable to the task or activity. 
      • Failure to use necessary PPE or PPC may result in disciplinary procedures. 
      • Allocating PPE or PPC to Workers will be on the following basis: 
      • Safety footwear: one standard pair per year with other specialised types of footwear provided when necessary 
      • Eye protection as required 
      • Hearing protection as required 
      • Respiratory protection as required 
      • Hand protection/gloves as required 
        • Head protection as required 
        • Other, by discussion 
      • Workers have an obligation to look after the equipment issued to them. Envirocon does not have an unlimited supply of equipment. Excessive or repeated damage or loss of equipment will lead to a disciplinary response that can include recovering replacement equipment costs from a Worker’s severance pay. 
      • No one may start work without the required PPE or PPC. 
      • If individual Workers wish to have equipment beyond Envirocon’s budget limitations, Envirocon is willing to enter into a one-off negotiation for a partial purchase subsidy. Envirocon is under no obligation to extend this offer where it believes that the standard arrangement will provide adequate equipment or clothing. 
      • Workers may provide their own PPE or PPC at their own expense, but the equipment or clothing must meet or exceed Envirocon’s requirements for safety and protection. Any such PPE or PPC must be reviewed and accepted by the Manager before it may be used in the workplace. 
      • Using PPE and/or PPC is mandatory in any situation in which a hazard cannot be eliminated or otherwise suitably controlled. 
      • Eye protection must be used in any operation where airborne sparks, particles, or debris may exist; hazardous substances are in use; or in any other situation where there may be a risk of harm. 
      • Hearing protection must be used in any situation in which the noise level exceeds 85dB. If a sound-level metre is not available, use the following guideline: If you must raise your voice to be heard by someone one metre away, the background noise level is likely to exceed 85dB.
      • Irrespective of the site, Envirocon expects its Workers and Contractors to adhere to any signage relating to PPE and PPC requirements. Workers and Contractors must check hazard boards and other site signage before entering a site.

      Hazardous Products and Substances 

      • Envirocon recognises that exposure to hazardous products and substances may pose risks to Workers. Hazardous substances range from general cleaning chemicals used daily through to industrial-level hazardous substances. 
      • Workers should only use chemical or potentially hazardous products and substances if they have been trained in its safe use or are being supervised by someone who has been trained in its safe use. Information, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), will be available to Workers who may be exposed to any hazardous substance during any work activity. 
      • Hazardous substances and containers should be disposed of according to the manufacturer’s instructions, technical support documents, or as trained by a competent person. 
      • Envirocon will maintain a Hazardous Products & Substance Register/Inventory of all hazardous substances used or stored on site. The Register/Inventory will also provide emergency services with information on hazardous substances during an emergency.
      • Envirocon will conduct an assessment of any hazardous product or substance used, and the results will be communicated to workers before use. These assessments, in conjunction with the Safety Data Sheet, will be reviewed regularly.

      Mobile Phone

      • Unless a requirement of your job, or the task you are undertaking, mobile phones must be turned off while the user is carrying out high-risk work or if it creates a potentially dangerous or irritating distraction to the user or anyone else nearby. 
      • It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a vehicle. Workers and Contractors must comply fully with this law. 
      • Some client sites have rules banning or limiting the use of communication devices on site. Workers and Contractors must follow their rules, without argument.

      Computer and Tablet Use

      • Envirocon recognizes that intense short-focus work and screen glare from using a computer or other device for long periods may cause neck and back ache, eyestrain, or fatigue. Workers should routinely rest their eyes by re focusing on something in the distance, maintain the correct posture while using a computer, and stretch to ease fatigue and muscle tension. 
      • Computer use outside of office spaces needs to be set up as ergonomically as the situation will allow. 
      • Workers should report any ongoing discomfort associated with using their computer or workstation to the Manager. Any reports will be investigated and remedied as soon as possible. Envirocon will consider providing equipment as recommended by an external specialist or as necessary to alleviate the risk of harm.

      Music in the Workplace

      • Listening to music in the workplace cannot be at the expense of health and safety or the comfort of others nearby. Using radios or music playing devices is a privilege, not a right. Abusing the privilege may lead to the radio or device being removed. 
      • If using radios or music-playing devices causes conflict or contention in any of our workplaces, the privilege will be revoked.

      Company Vehicle Use

      • Workers who use a Envirocon vehicle must hold a valid, full driving licence. No one may drive a Envirocon vehicle without a valid driver licence. 
      • Workers must immediately notify the Manager if their licence is withdrawn, lost, cancelled, expired, or revoked. 
      • Reports of dangerous driving, poor driving ability, or discourtesy to other road users will be treated seriously and investigated. These actions not only put the driver and other road users at risk, but also bring Envirocon into disrepute. 
      • The driver is personally responsible for the payment of any fines or penalties for illegal parking, speeding, or similar breaches of statutory regulations. 
      • Envirocon must provide vehicles that are in a safe condition to use. The driver must ensure each day that the vehicle is in a safe state to operate. The driver must also ensure that the Warrant of Fitness, the Vehicle Registration, and, where applicable, the Road User Charges are current. If the driver has a problem regarding these points, they must immediately bring it to the Manager’s attention. 
      • As a minimum, visual inspections must be undertaken monthly, using the Vehicle Inspection form to record the results. Fire extinguishers, first-aid kit contents, tow rope, and torches must also be checked at this time. Any problems or damage must be reported immediately to the Manager. 
      • When not in use, Envirocon vehicles must be locked and all equipment secured. Where practicable after hours, the vehicle should be stored off the road to reduce the possibility of damage or theft. 
      • Drivers and passengers must use the seatbelts while the vehicle is in operation. 
      • Envirocon vehicles must be kept in a clean and tidy condition, and all tools and equipment must be securely stowed so as not to become projectiles if the vehicle stops suddenly. 
      • Envirocon will not tolerate any Worker driving a Envirocon vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A Worker would face dismissal if drug or alcohol impairment is proven by a competent authority. 
      • Drivers must not use hand-held mobile phones while driving. 
      • All Envirocon vehicles are smoke-free zones. 

      Violence or Abuse

      • Envirocon believes that the Worker or Contractor has the right to go about their work without fear of violence, abuse, or harassment of any kind. 
      • We will not tolerate bullies in our workplace and proven instances of harassment, intimidation, or violence will lead to dismissal. 
      • Should any such situation arise due to the actions of a Contractor, the response may include termination of contract. 
      • Any Worker who feels that they are the victim of any kind of abuse must inform the Manager immediately. The issue will be managed in strictest confidence. If the Worker feels unable to do this, we encourage them to contact the Employment Services at the Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment (MBIE). 

      Stress and Fatigue

      • Envirocon recognises that workplace stress is largely the result of the interaction between a person and their work environment. For the person, it is the awareness of not being able to cope with the demands of their work environment, with an associated negative emotional response. 
      • The harmful effects of workplace stress may be manifested in one or more of the following ways. 
      • Psychological – indicators are anger, frustration, apprehension, anxiety, or depression; feelings of incompetence, loss of confidence, and not being able to cope in general. 
      • Behavioural – including mood swings and irritability; changes to sleeping patterns, increased absenteeism, increased time urgency, and a decline in performance. 
      • Cognitive – memory or concentration problems, slow reaction times, and an increase in errors. 
      • Workers are encouraged to not work excessive hours; to take regular holidays; and to notify Envirocon management of any stress-related problems they are encountering on a personal or professional level that may affect their ability to perform their role. 
      • Envirocon will work with Workers to help address workplace stress and fatigue, and respond promptly to eliminate the effects of workplace stress. We will work with any Worker who reports that they have a problem relating to stress, recognising that many factors can contribute to developing workplace stress. 
      • Envirocon will involve staff in asking for their ideas, opinions, and continuous improvement suggestions. We will focus on preventing and managing stress, as well as the amount, content, and organisation of work to ensure the workplace remains healthy, safe, and productive.

      Incident Reporting

      The health, safety and wellbeing of our workers is very important. Where incidents, injury or illness arise, Envirocon will investigate to ascertain causation to ensure that a similar situation doesn’t occur in the future. 

      • Envirocon requires all workers to notify the manager or supervisor of such a situation and record this in the incident register; 
      • Envirocon will adopt a no blame culture to investigate and communicate findings to workers to prevent similar problems. 
      • Where this incident, injury or illness falls under the definitions of notifiable to WorkSafe NZ, Envirocon will notify in accordance with legislation.

      Injury Management

      Envirocon, as a responsible Employer, is committed to the prevention of harm. Where harm has occurred, a managed return to work is our preferred choice depending on the degree of injury and the availability of suitable tasks that will not exacerbate the injury. We believe this outcome to be both desirable and beneficial to all parties involved. 

      • If a Worker sustains an injury that a medical professional believes will not preclude the Worker from some form of work, our policy is (where possible) to provide useful alternative duties to ensure a continued connection with the workplace and a managed recovery. 
      • Where an injured Worker can return to some form of alternative duties (or modified duration of duties), and depending on the work we can realistically offer at the time, Envirocon will undertake the following;
      • Start a Return to Work Programme as soon as practicable, providing we have written guidance from a medical professional regarding what the injured Worker can or cannot do. 
      • Consult with the Worker, ACC, and appropriate medical professionals to action the programme. 
      •  Where possible, ensure that an appropriate level of monitoring or supervision is provided so that the injury is not exacerbated. 
      • If an injured Worker cannot return to alternative duties, Envirocon will remain in contact with the Worker to monitor their progress and ability to return to work. 
      • If a Worker has sustained a long-term injury and is not able to return to the duties they were originally employed to do, Envirocon will, if possible, provide alternative work that the injured Worker can do. All parties involved should be aware that this may not be feasible and that termination of employment, while never desirable, may be necessary. In this situation, Envirocon will do whatever it reasonably can to ease the transition. 
      • Envirocon recognises that these commitments are for Workers and exclude contracted Contractors. However, Contractors responsible will be encouraged to undertake positive and effective injury management towards their own employment.