Health, Safety and the Environment
GR Engineering is committed to the principles of occupational health and safety in relation to the welfare of its employees, contractors, clients, visitors to its sites and the general public. The Company is committed to continuous performance improvement in these areas.
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Corporate and project safety management systems provide the framework for the identification management and mitigation of hazards. On each project, GR Engineering prepares and implements detailed health and safety management plans by working with all parties to ensure a safe working environment. These plans provide for continuous safety monitoring as well as reviews at key points in project execution.
GR Engineering has maintained a strong safety record since being founded in 2006 as shown in the table below.
GR Engineering’s Safety Statistics
|
Financial Year |
LTI[1] |
LTIFR[2] |
|
2011 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
2010 |
1.0 |
1.3 |
|
2009 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
|
2008 |
1.0 |
1.7 |
|
2007 |
1.0 |
4.0 |
|
2006 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
[1] LTI = Lost time injury
[2] LTIFR = Lost time injury frequency rate (No. of LTIs per 1,000,000 manhours worked)
GR Engineering is committed to the protection of the natural environment, the prevention of pollution and the optimisation of resource consumption. It meets its commitment to protection of the environment and sustainability by incorporating sound environmental protection principles into its designs and ensuring that its projects are executed in an environmentally responsible way. Construction environmental management plans are completed for all projects to ensure that they comply with high standards of environmental protection practice and all relevant legislation.
GR Engineering is also committed to playing a constructive role in the communities in which it operates. It respects community traditions and culture and ensures that they benefit from employment opportunities, training and social programs. The Company seeks indigenous participation in its Australian and offshore projects and, where possible, forms constructive relationships with indigenous representatives in project areas.