Hamilton By Design – Work Health & Safety Policy
Hamilton By Design is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors, clients, and visitors. We recognise that effective work health and safety management is fundamental to professional engineering practice and the successful delivery of our services.
This policy outlines our commitment to preventing injury and illness, managing workplace risks, and complying with all applicable work health and safety legislation.
Scope
This policy applies to all Hamilton By Design activities, including:
- Mechanical and structural engineering services
- 3D LiDAR scanning and site data capture
- CAD modelling, drafting, and engineering analysis
- Office-based work, workshops, and client sites
- Interaction with clients, suppliers, and contractors
Our Commitment
Hamilton By Design is committed to:
- Complying with all applicable Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
- Providing and maintaining a safe working environment and safe systems of work
- Identifying hazards and implementing effective risk control measures
- Preventing work-related injury, illness, and incidents
- Consulting with workers on health and safety matters that affect them
- Continually improving our WHS performance
Hazard Identification and Risk Management
Hamilton By Design applies a risk-based approach to health and safety by:
- Identifying hazards associated with office-based and site-based activities
- Assessing risks and implementing controls using the hierarchy of controls
- Preparing and following Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and risk assessments where required
- Reviewing risk controls to ensure they remain effective
Roles and Responsibilities
Management
Management is responsible for:
- Implementing this policy and providing adequate resources to support WHS objectives
- Ensuring risks are identified and controlled
- Providing appropriate training, supervision, and instruction
Employees and Contractors
All employees and contractors are responsible for:
- Taking reasonable care for their own health and safety
- Ensuring their actions do not adversely affect others
- Following WHS procedures, site rules, and client requirements
- Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses
Training and Competency
Hamilton By Design ensures that:
- Personnel are appropriately trained and competent for the tasks they perform
- Site-specific inductions are completed where required
- WHS awareness is maintained through ongoing communication and engagement
Incident Reporting and Investigation
All incidents, injuries, and near misses must be reported promptly. Incidents are investigated to identify root causes and to implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Site and Client Safety
When working on client or construction sites, Hamilton By Design will:
- Comply with site-specific WHS requirements and permit systems
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Coordinate with clients and contractors to manage shared risks
Consultation and Communication
Hamilton By Design is committed to consulting with employees and contractors on WHS matters and encourages active participation in identifying hazards and improving safety outcomes.
Review and Continuous Improvement
This Work Health & Safety Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains current, effective, and aligned with legislative requirements and industry best practice.
Approved by:
Hamilton By Design Management
Effective Date: 07/12/2006