OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

TOPICS:
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY
OH&S ISSUE RESOLUTION POLICY

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

ChemSkill is committed to protecting the environment and the health and safety of employees, clients, and the public and always strives to conduct its activities in an environmentally friendly manner. ChemSkill is committed to compliance with all applicable local, state and federal governmental requirements and internal environmental, health, and safety (SHE) requirements.

We are committed to the protection and safety of all employees, clients and the public and prevention/minimisation of pollution. We strive to identify and eliminate negative SHE impacts associated with our business, activities and services.

ChemSkill is constantly looking to improve our SHE management systems and performance. We set objectives and targets and conduct regular evaluations the results of which are reported to our employees and clients. ChemSkill always encourages discussion in this area and always responds to concerns and suggestions.

The Company follows strictly the guidelines put in place by WorkCover in each and every State we operate in. We also adhere and follow our Industry's guidelines as set out by the peak body, the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association, RCSA.

ChemSkill believes that all accidents can be avoided. We believe there is no compromise when it comes to safety. We are committed to continuous efforts to identify and eliminate or manage safety risks associated with our activities.

Accordingly, ChemSkill's policy is to:

· Provide training and conduct all activities in a manner that safeguards people and property;

· Respond immediately and decisively to safety issues, health risks, near misses and accidents;

· Comply with all state, local and federal laws and regulations;

· Emphasize to all employees, host employers and contractors their responsibility and accountability for safe performance on the job and encourage safety off the job;

· Ensure that all employees wear appropriate protective clothing;

· Conduct medical checks where necessary;

· Ask all employees to fill in pre-existing injury forms to ensure that a new job will not worsen any existing injury;

· Ensure that all host employers provide appropriate induction and training to all ChemSkill contractors.

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DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY

ChemSkill is committed to providing a healthy, safe and productive workplace. We recognise and fully understand that substance abuse such as alcohol, prescription and OTC drugs, illicit drugs and others, impair the individuals ability to perform their work duties including driving and consequently exposes themselves, fellow workers and the public to great risk.

Due to the importance of the work that ChemSkill staff conducts, the Company adopts a very strict policy. Intoxication of any kind as mentioned above is viewed as constituting extremely serious misconduct, which can lead to instant dismissal at the very least.

ChemSkill is committed to providing an alcohol and drug free workplace. The following items must be noted:

1. The misuse of legitimate drugs or the use, possession, distribution, or sale of illicit or unprescribed drugs or paraphernalia is strictly prohibited.

2. The possession, use, distribution or sale of alcoholic beverages on Company or client premises or while performing work is strictly prohibited.

3. ChemSkill and its host employers reserve the right to conduct unannounced searches of the employee's property on their premises if there has been an indication/suspicion that a person is in possession of or has used or is affected by drugs or alcohol whilst in the workplace.

4. The instant removal of employees for suspicion of the use of alcohol, illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs.

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OH&S ISSUE RESOLUTION POLICY

It is important that all ChemSkill employees are aware of their right to work in a safe environment. Upon commencement in your position, if you become aware of any potential hazards or unsafe work practices you must tell your supervisor, health and safety representative or safety committee member immediately. If as a Contractor, the host employer does not fix the problem, you should contact ChemSkill immediately.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act in each state or territory has guidelines in regards to consultative process requirements in regards to workplace health and safety issues that arise. Though there can be minor differences from state to state they generally incorporate the election of health and safety representatives and the instigation of health and safety committees. ChemSkill has nominated Health and Safety Representatives in each state and there names and contact details are located in the Section entitled Health and Safety Representatives.

If an issue is not resolved at the workplace, the ChemSkill process is as follows:

- Initial discussions will be held with yourself to ascertain the associated risk or hazard.

- With your knowledge, ChemSkill will hold discussions with the host employer in regards to the associated risk or hazard. This will include discussions as to whether the hazard or risk can be isolated, who is impacted by the risk or hazard and a timeframe to implement the solutions arrived at.

- ChemSkill will report back to you on the outcome of any discussions held.

- If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can place your concerns as to why you are not satisfied with the outcomes in writing to myself (Helen Patronis - Managing Director).

It is rare that safety issues ever need to proceed to the issue resolution stage, however be aware that you have the right to a safe and healthy work environment and ChemSkill encourages you to raise any issues that are of concern to you.