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Occupational Health and Safety Consultants A.B.N. 59 950 293 019

Environmental Management Consultants 48/378 Parramatta Road, Homebush NSW 2140

P.O. Box 4266, Homebush NSW 2140

Phone: (02) 9746 3244 Fax: (02) 9746 3266 Email: [email protected] Web: www.hibbs-associates.com.au

HIBBS & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS

COMPANY PROFILE


HIBBS & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD © MARCH 2010 COMPANY PROFILE & STAFF RESUMES PAGE 2 OF 17.

Table of Contents

Page

1.0 Company Profile 3

Organisational Structure 5

2.0 Occupational Hygiene Services 6

3.0 OHS Training Programmes 8

4.0 OHS Management Systems 9

5.0 Environmental Management Systems 10

6.0 Asbestos Management Services 11

7.0 Indoor Air Quality 13

8.0 Environmental Management Services 15

9.0 Project Management Services 16

10.0 Confined Space Management 17

Appendix 1 – Referees and Projects Appendix 2 – Staff Resumes Appendix 3 – Company Policies: - Mission Statement - Quality Policy Statement - OHS Policy Statement - Environment Policy Statement Appendix 4 – NATA Certificate of Accreditation: No. 14911



1.0 COMPANY PROFILE

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd Web: www.hibbs-associates.com.au

Email: [email protected]

NSW Office Victorian Office 48/378 Parramatta Road (P.O. Box 4266), 121 Junction Road, Homebush NSW 2140 Nunawading Victoria 3131 Ph: (02) 9746 3244 Fax: (02) 9746 3266 Ph: (03) 9894 0955 Fax: (03) 9894 0966

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd was established with the driving vision that every worker be provided with a workplace free from health and safety risks and the natural environment be preserved for the use and enjoyment of future generations. It is our commitment to provide a comprehensive, high quality and cost effective Risk Management consulting services to both the private and public sectors throughout Australia, in the areas of Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management. Copies of our Mission Statement and Quality Policy are contained in Appendix 3.

1.1 Services

The personnel at Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd are a multi-disciplinary team, professionally qualified, and with practical expertise in the fields of occupational hygiene, applied chemistry, engineering, biology, environmental science, toxicology, health education and risk management. This expertise is categorised into the following principal service areas:

1. OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE SERVICES 2. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAMMES 3. OHS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 4. ASBESTOS & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT SERVICES 5. INDOOR AIR QUALITY ASSESSMENT 6. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES 7. PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 8. CONFINED SPACE MANAGEMENT

Full details on each of these service areas are provided in this document.

1.2 Quality

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is committed to providing products and services of the highest quality. Our Policy is to be the premier provider of the professional risk management consulting services in the areas of occupational health and safety, and environmental management. A copy of our Quality Policy is contained in Appendix 3.



In line with our policy to provide clients with the broadest range of SHE services of the highest quality, Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is firmly committed to developing and maintaining standards of excellence well in advance of general industry standards. To support this position, the Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd Laboratory Quality System is Accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA) to “ISO/IEC 17025-2005 General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration of laboratories”, Accreditation No. 14911. Refer Appendix 4.

1.3 Personnel

The Principal, Mr Philip Hibbs, has over twenty five years experience in the Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management and reviews the services provided by the Company.

The senior personnel are highly qualified, have extensive experience and have been involved in the establishment of industry standards. Copies of the CVs for the senior personnel are contained in Appendix 2.

Our multi-disciplinary team approach to problem solving ensures clients of a practical, cost effective solution, tailored to their specific requirements.

1.4 Environmental Risk Management Australia

Environmental Risk Management Australia (ERMA) is a division of Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd. The range of services provided by ERMA is similar to Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd with a greater focus on the building environment and indoor air quality. The contact details are as follows.

Environmental Risk Management Australia Web: www.erma.com.au

Email: [email protected]

48 / 378 Parramatta Road, P.O. Box 4266,

Homebush NSW 2140 Ph: (02) 9746 3244 Fax: (02) 9746 3266

1.5 Insurances

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd maintains the following insurance’s. All policies are endorsed for asbestos work and certificates of currency can be provided upon request.

Public Liability $20,000,000.00 Professional Indemnity $10,000,000.00 Workers Compensation As per statutory requirements



HIBBS & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Philip Hibbs Occupational Hygienist

Principal Consultant

EnviroSafe Australia Brian Eva

Dorothy Hibbs Financial Controller

Janai Tauro Accounts Manager

Sarah Harris Administration Officer

ERMA IAQ & Environmental

• Tin Win • Ide Onggo

Dan Le Van Principal Occupational

Hygienist

Alan Sparks Occupational Hygienist

Laboratory Manager

Michael Fisher Principal Consultant Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Building Materials Consultants

• Aaron Smith • Robert Bittar • Greg Brooks • Richard Downes • Samantha Stephensen • Danny Duggan

Occupational Hygienists • Jim Napier (Quality Systems Manager) • Mitchell Thompson • Vanessa Bannatyne (& Hazardous Materials)

Robert Gale Operations Manager

SHE Specialist



2.0 OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE SERVICES

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd offer the following comprehensive range of occupational hygiene services, to assist clients fulfil their continuing obligations to provide employees with a working environment free from health and safety risks:

2.1 Legislation

• Assistance with the interpretation of State and Commonwealth Occupational Health & Safety legislation.

• Liaison with regulatory authorities.

• Guidance with the establishment and implementation of cost effective programmes to assist clients to comply with the relevant regulations and standards.

2.2 Recognition of Workplace Hazards

• Walkthrough surveys.

• Review of workplaces and processes to identify potential and existing hazards.

• Recommendations for effective assessment of employee exposure and assessment of existing engineering controls.

2.3 Evaluation of Workplace Hazards

• Sampling and measurement for a range of chemical and physical agents to assess employee exposure using a combination of personal and static monitoring.

• Design and implementation of dust, vapour and fume monitoring programmes.

• Assessment and measurement of the performance of existing engineering controls.

• Assessment of the effectiveness of personal protective equipment programmes.

• Interpretation of the results of monitoring programmes and site investigations and comparison with applicable standards.

2.4 Control of Workplace Hazards

• Evaluation and prioritisation of the hazards identified.

• Recommendations and implementation of effective control measures including engineering controls.

• Preparation and implementation of safe work practices and personal protection programmes.



• Employee health and safety training programmes.

• Hazardous Substances assessments and advice on chemical handling procedures.

2.5 Certified Laboratory Services

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is closely associated with professional laboratories offering comprehensive, certified analytical services. Certification ensures the highest standards of expertise, performance and quality control in the analytical services provided to our clients.

2.6 Specific Services

• Occupational Hygiene monitoring • Hazardous Substances assessments

• OHS management systems • Dangerous Goods assessments

• Health & Safety audits • Indoor air quality surveys

• Assessment of dusts, fumes and vapours • Asbestos fibre air monitoring

• Confined space management • Workplace noise assessments

• Personal protective equipment advice • Non-ionising radiation assessments

• OHS Risk Management Programmes • OHS Training programmes

• Welding fume assessment • MSDS preparation and review

• Heat Stress assessment and training • Assessment of ventilation systems

• Compliance monitoring • SafetyMAP Audits

• Hearing Conservation Programmes • Noise dosimetry



3.0 OHS TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Hibbs & Associates offer a wide range of Occupational Health and Safety training courses.

The courses can be of short duration (two hours to one day) or longer duration (two to four days). They can be custom-made to your organisation’s needs. Training courses cover the following topics:

3.1 Customised Courses

• Awareness and assessment of asbestos hazards

• Heat Stress awareness

• Confined space awareness

• Workplace Hazardous Substances Induction

• Assessing Health Risks arising from the use of Workplace Hazardous Substances

• Noise and its assessment

• Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

• Understanding Material Safety Data Sheets

• Machine guarding

• Fire Safety in buildings

• Ergonomics

• Radiation hazards

• Manual Handling

3.2 WorkCover NSW Accredited Courses

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is WorkCover NSW accredited to run the following courses.

Course Duration

Workplace OHS Committee course 1 day – Refresher course 4 days – Full course



4.0 OHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

An Occupational Health & Safety Management System refers to a structured and documented set of plans, actions and procedures designed to manage occupational health and safety in the workplace. As with all good business systems, an effective OHS Management System will help to ensure legislative compliance, and standardisation of procedures within an organisation. Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd can assist organisations to develop and implement an effective OHS Management System.

This consultancy can range from simply documenting existing policies and systems, through to the development and implementation of an entire OHS Management System. OHS Management Systems are developed in conjunction with the Client to ensure a relevant, all encompassing system that is specific to the organisation.

The Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 provides guidance on the framework for OHS Management Systems. However, it does not specify requirements for legislative compliance. An effective OHS Management System will assist an organisation to comply with its statutory obligations and needs to reflect the OHS issues specific to the organisation. Hibbs & Associates develop OHS Management Systems in accordance with the framework of AS/NZS 4801: 2001 and relevant statutory, and other, obligations.

In conjunction with providing effective OHS Management Systems Hibbs & Associates can also assist organisations to work towards accreditation.

An OHS Management System from Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd will ensure:

• a documented OHS policy demonstrating the organisations commitment to OHS.

• establishment and review of ‘SMART’ objectives.

• a consistent approach to OHS across the organisation i.e. the establishment of written procedures detailing requirements for each relevant OHS issue.

• adoption of a risk management approach to the business.

• establishment of audit and review mechanisms to monitor the effectiveness of the OHS Management System.

• demonstrate compliance with legislative, and other, obligations for enforcing authorities and other interested parties.

Effective management of OHS will also be of benefit to reducing costs in the long term with:

• reduced absenteeism

• reduction in workers compensation claims and premiums

• reduced risk of prosecution and the associated costs/ fines (including loss of reputation through bad publicity)

• reduced staff turnover



5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

As with Occupational Health and Safety, an Environmental Management System refers to a structured and documented set of plans, actions and procedures designed to manage environmental risks.

It is not a legal requirement to have en Environmental Management System. However with increasing focus on environmental issues, an Environmental Management System will assist an organisation to manage their environmental risks, comply with relevant legislation, demonstrate due diligence and display their environmental concern to their clients and customers.

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd can assist organisations to develop and implement an effective Environmental Management System.

This consultancy can range from simply documenting existing policies and systems, through to the development and implementation of an entire Environmental Management System. Environmental Management Systems are developed in conjunction with the Client to ensure a relevant, all encompassing system that is specific to the organisation.

An internationally recognised standard exists for Environmental Management Systems:- ‘AS 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems – Requirement with Guidance for Use’. This standard, in conjunction with AS 14004 (General guidelines), provides guidance on the framework for Environmental Management Systems. Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd can assist organisations to develop and implement Environmental Management Systems in preparation for accreditation to AS14001 by a certified body.

Benefits of a documented Environmental Management System

• Compliance with legislation

• Reduced risk of fines and/ or prosecution and loss of reputation through bad publicity

• Demonstration of good environmental practice to Clients and other interested parties

• Reduced costs as a result of environmental initiatives e.g. reducing energy consumption, reduced waste production, etc.



6.0 ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The general recognition of the health risks associated with the exposure to asbestos fibres requires employers, building owners and managers to identify the locations and monitor the condition of asbestos materials in their buildings. Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd provides a comprehensive asbestos Risk Management service to assist clients to control asbestos hazards in the workplace and comply with the relevant legislative requirements. The senior company advisers are recognised in the industry as an experts in the area of asbestos and hazardous building materials management.

The asbestos management service provided by Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is designed to identify, evaluate and control the wide variety of asbestos hazards encountered in the workplace. The range of services includes:

6.1 Asbestos Survey The purpose of the asbestos survey is to identify the hazard by locating the visible and accessible asbestos containing materials. The survey process involves a review of available drawings and a thorough physical inspection of the site to identify, locate and record the visible, accessible sources of asbestos present. The scope of the inspection includes an examination of all the accessible areas of the premises, including the construction materials, finishing materials and building services, and the collection and analysis of materials suspected of containing asbestos.

At the completion of the survey a report is provided which details the locations, type and general condition of the asbestos containing materials identified during the survey. The report is supplemented with relevant photographs and drawings as may be required to assist with identifying the asbestos materials’ locations.

6.2 Risk Assessment The building survey is the first step in the process. The next step is to evaluate the risk that the asbestos materials pose to all the building’s occupants. The risk assessment does not occur as a separate entity but as an integral part of the visual inspection process. The risk assessment is based on the condition and location of the materials and the potential for exposure.

6.3 Hazard Control Strategies Recommendations and priorities for control strategies are provided based on general Risk Management principles and the ASCC “Code of Practice for the Management and Control of Asbestos in Workplaces [NOHSC: 2018 (2005)] and include:- leave and maintain, enclosure, encapsulation and removal.

6.4 Asbestos Management Programmes The success of any option that involves leaving asbestos materials in situ is contingent on the necessity to ensure that they are remain undisturbed and are maintained in excellent condition. This is achieved through the implementation of an Asbestos Management Programme. Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is able to develop a comprehensive Asbestos Management Programme and assist with its implementation.



6.5 Asbestos Abatement Project Supervision

Adequate supervision of asbestos abatement projects is the only way to ensure that the works are performed to the necessary high standards and in accordance with the relevant legislation, codes of practice and standard occupational hygiene practice.

Hibbs & Associates provides a comprehensive project supervision service to ensure work quality with minimal disruption to the client. Project supervision services include:

• Specification preparation. • Daily on site supervision of the works to ensure conformity with the specification,

regulations, codes of practice and standard occupational hygiene practice. • Clerk of works functions in regard to approval of progress claims. • Asbestos fibre air monitoring.

6.6 Laboratory Services

The Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd Laboratory Quality System is Accredited by NATA to “ISO/IEC 17025-2005 General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration of laboratories”, Accreditation No. 14911. Refer Appendix 4.

Accreditation is currently held under ‘7.82 - Workplace environment and hazards’ for:

1. Asbestos fibre air monitoring 7.82.01 - Asbestos fibre counting; and 7.82.86 - Volume measurement (air); and

2. Asbestos bulk sample analysis 7.82.31 - Asbestos identification, qualitative identification in bulk samples.

6.6.1 Asbestos Fibre Air Monitoring

Asbestos fibre air monitoring, both static measurements and occupational exposure measurements are performed in accordance with Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd Test Method No. 1. This method is based on ASCC “Guidance Note of the Membrane Filter Method for Estimating Airborne Asbestos Fibres [NOHSC: 3003(2005)]”.

6.6.2 Asbestos Bulk Sample Analysis

Representative samples of building materials and soils are analysed for asbestos content using Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd Test Method No. 2. This method uses Polarised Light Microscopy supplemented with Dispersion Staining and is based on Australian Standard “AS4964-2004 Method for the qualitative identification of asbestos in bulk samples” and “MDHS 77 (Methods for the determination of Hazardous Substances) Asbestos in bulk materials”.

6.7 Hazardous Material Surveys

In addition to the range of services provided for management of asbestos hazards, each of these services can be extended to include other hazardous materials such as polychlorinated biphenyl’s, synthetic mineral fibre products and lead based paint systems.



7.0 INDOOR AIR QUALITY

The increasing requirement to cut costs and conserve energy is putting greater demands on building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and on building owners and managers. Tighter buildings are now being constructed to reduce the infiltration of outside air through building leakage. The amount of fresh air introduced through the air conditioning system is also reduced. In addition, there is now recognition of the health effects associated with passive smoking and the problems associated with off-gassing from carpets and modern synthetic construction materials.

Associated with this has been an increase in the incidence of health complaints and problems reported by building occupants. In response to these problems, various standards, codes of practice and regulations have been developed in Australia to establish procedures for monitoring and maintaining commercial building environments.

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd offers a comprehensive building health management service to assist clients to effectively manage the indoor environment and ensure compliance with their legislative obligations. Our aim is to ensure that potential health risks associated with the building environment are suitably managed and comfort criteria optimised. This is achieved by consideration of the three principal aspects affecting air quality and comfort: Air Quality Testing, Building Ventilation Assessment and Cooling Tower Inspection.

The ability to develop a comprehensive investigative approach requires the disciplines of occupational hygiene, chemistry and engineering. The investigation of air quality problems is both a science and an art which requires an experienced, multi-disciplinary approach if the problem is to be located and effectively managed. In addition to investigating air quality problems, we also specialise in proactive air quality management, providing regular inspection and assessment to ensure optimum air quality is maintained and any possible problems detected early.

7.1 Building Ventilation Systems

A professional evaluation of the building’s ventilation system is performed taking into consideration location of fresh air intakes in relation to exhausts and sources of pollution, air supply rates, operating schedules, maintenance etc. Critical components of the building ventilation systems and plant are inspected to ensure that design and maintenance programmes conform with the recognised building health services guidelines. Maintenance procedures are reviewed to the requirements of Australian Standard AS3666: Air-handling and Water Systems of Buildings - Microbial Control. The review includes:

• Detailed inspection of air conditioning plant and equipment and the water systems.

• Review of the maintenance practices. • Identification of potential health risks. • Inspection of ductwork for contamination and dust accumulation. • Ventilation performance assessments.



7.2 Air Quality Testing

State of the art technology and instrumentation is used to measure a broad range of air quality parameters in the building environment. Such key parameters include:

• temperature and humidity.

• carbon dioxide.

• carbon monoxide.

• airborne fungi/mould/bacteria.

• formaldehyde.

• volatile organic compounds (VOC’s).

• total suspended particulates.

• asbestos fibres.

• synthetic mineral fibres.

The accurate characterisation of the key indicators of indoor air quality allows informed decisions to be made regarding the building environment and ventilation systems.

7.3 Cooling Tower Inspection Service

The objective of this service is to ensure that the cooling towers are maintained and chemically treated in accordance with the requirements of the relevant codes of practice.

• Inspection of cooling towers.

• Evaluation of the water treatment systems.

• Water testing for legionella and total bacteria.

• Labelling and storage of chemicals.



8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd offers a comprehensive environmental management service to assist clients to make informed decisions regarding their environmental risks and commercial exposure. Our broad range of environmental consulting services include:

• Environmental audits.

• Pre-purchase/sale due diligence site assessments.

• Advice on compliance with relevant legislative requirements and environmental liabilities.

• Development and implementation of Environmental Management Systems to ISO 14001.

• Underground storage tank assessment and removal.

• Hazardous material surveys (asbestos, SMF, lead, PCB’s, etc.).

• Advice on Dangerous Goods storage requirements and handling procedures.

• Hazardous Substances assessments and training programmes.

• Preparation of Statement of Environmental Effects for Development Applications.

• Hazardous materials handling procedures.

• Contaminated site assessments.

• Advice on remediation technologies.

• Development of health & safety programmes for the cleanup of contaminated sites.

• Preparation of Remedial Action Plans.

• Project management and validation of remediation works.

• Worker exposure monitoring and assessment.

• Environmental Noise Assessments.

• Discharge monitoring and stationary source emission (stack) testing.

Our integrated team enables Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd to provide a total environmental management package. Our multi-disciplinary approach assures our clients of practical, cost effective solutions tailored to their specific requirements. This enables the client, through our guidance and assistance, to effectively manage their environmental issues and satisfy their legislative obligations.



9.0 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is in a unique position to project manage of demolition projects that require the removal of hazardous building materials underground storage tanks and site remediation.

Our project management and engineering team has recently and successfully completed large projects which included the removal of asbestos materials, demolition of steel-framed structures, reinforced concrete structures, timber-framed structures, infrastructure such as roads, footpaths and other different structures and buildings. These projects were complete on time and on budget for various major clients including Department of Defence, Sydney Water Corporation, Australand and Rio Tinto Alcan.

The management of such projects requires not only the familiarity with the safe removal and disposal of the hazardous materials on the site, but also the nature of the surrounding sites / environment and the sensitivity of the location.

The professional approach of Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd to the project management is an involved process that considers various parameters including:

• site / risk assessments, • site planning, • preparation and • project execution.

9.1 Site / Risk Assessments

The site assessment phase examines the location of the site, height of structures and distances from site boundary, existing services (underground and overhead), nature and extent of retaining structures supporting adjoining grounds or structures, access to site, condition of footpath & roads, location of any bus stop, phone box, parking meters or traffic lights.

9.2 Site Planning

The planning phase includes the development of a work plan as outlined in AS2601-2001, ‘Demolition of Structures’, preparation of a plan for mechanical demolition and possible engagement of specialised consultants.

9.3 Preparation

To ensure that standards of the client requirements / protocol are maintained, regular meetings from an early stage are conducted and a summary report is prepared. The preparation phase includes notifications, permits, road closures and disconnection of services such as gas, phone, water and sewerage.

9.4 Execution

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd has access to in-house resources (consultants and equipment / instruments) to perform environmental testing and occupational monitoring required during the demolition process, with resultant increased efficiency and cost savings.



10.0 CONFINED SPACE MANAGEMENT

Many workplaces contain spaces that are defined as “confined spaces” because of intrinsic risks or their configurations hinder the activities of any employees who must enter into, and exit from them. The enclosed nature of these spaces can also trap dangerous, poisonous or explosive gas mixtures and other contaminants, and as a result confined spaces can pose a serious, sometimes lethal, threat to worker health and safety. The entry into, and work in “confined spaces” is controlled by Government regulation and Australian Standard AS 2865-2001 Safe Working in a Confined Space.

The occupational hygienists at Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd can assist employers to control this hazard and comply with their legislative obligations with the following services:

• On-site inspection, testing and certification of confined spaces in accordance with Australian Standard AS2865: Safe Working in a Confined Space, prior to worker entry.

• Development and implementation of confined space entry programmes

• On-site supervision of confined space entry.

• On-site testing for: - chemical contaminants - explosive gases - oxygen sufficiency

• Visual inspection and Gas Free testing of tanks

• Developing safe entry procedures

• Confined space awareness training


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APPENDIX 1 - REFEREES & PROJECTS: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECTS



HIBBS & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD APPENDIX 1 - PROJECT EXPERIENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

1. Risk Management Review & Occupational Exposure Assessment 3

2. Indoor Air Quality Assessment – Odour Investigation 4

3. Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods Assessment 5

4. Welding Fume Exposure Assessment 6

5. Airborne Contaminant Study inside Major Arterial Road Tunnel 6

6. Safety Health & Environment Assessment 7

7. Independent QA audit programme - Hazardous Materials, Occupational Health & Environmental Risk Assessments 8

8. Contaminated Site Remediation Project 9

9. Bitumen Fume Assessment 10

10. Health & Safety and Hazardous Substances Assessment 11

11. Environmental Audits 12

12. Multi-site Hazardous Materials Audit and Risk Management Programme 13

13. Risk Management Programmes, Australian Registered Ships – ASP Ship Management 14

14. Risk Management Programmes – Rio Tinto Marine 16

15. Indoor Air Quality Assessment 17

16. Project Management of Asbestos Removal/Abatement Works 18

17. Environmental Due Diligence Assessments 19

18. OHS Management System – Nokia Siemens Networks Australia 20

19. Environmental Management System – Onterra Modular Carpets 21

20. OHS Management System – Zammit Ham and bacon Curers 22



1. Risk Management Review & Occupational Exposure Assessment

Client: Ambulance Service of NSW

Client Contact: Ms Pam Smith Risk Management Coordinator Telephone: (02) 9320 7673 Mobile: 0411 024 491

Project: Assessment of the exposure of Ambulance Officers to anaesthetic gases during the administration of inhalation analgesia to patients in the back of ambulances.

Our Involvement:

The principle objective of the studies was to assess the exposure of ambulance officers to the inhalation analgesics: methoxyflurane and nitrous oxide. Two separate studies were conducted. The assessment of exposure to methoxyflurane was conducted by field trial only. The nitrous oxide study was conducted in two stages:

Stage 1 - Simulation Trial: conducted to assess the potential exposure of the Treating Officer and Driver to nitrous oxide in a series of predetermined exposure scenarios and to determine the need to proceed to field trial.

Stage 2 - Field Trial: conducted with ambulance officers treating patients in the field. The field trial was conducted to assess the exposures of Ambulance Officers administering a proprietary brand nitrous oxide gas mixture to patients in the field.

The studies were conducted over a period of approximately six months and covered the following general elements:

Design of the study - simulation tests (nitrous oxide only) and field study including: selection of suitable sampling systems, design of sampling protocols and designs of data recording systems.

• Training of Ambulance Officers to conduct the field study.

• Co-ordination of the field trials.

• Preparation of database for processing the data. Statistical interpretation of the data and report preparation.

• Briefing the Ambulance Service management, WorkCover Authority NSW and the ambulance officers’ union representatives on the findings of the studies. Presentation at, and participation in the Ambulance Service Focus Group discussions.

• Assessment of air exchange rates in the patient cabins of NSW ambulances.

• Review of the relevant Australian Standards and overseas standards for ventilation supply rates of the patient cabin in ambulances.

• Assistance with design criteria for the retrofitting and upgrading of ambulance cabin ventilation systems.



2. Indoor Air Quality Assessment – Odour Investigation

Client: Clayton Utz Lawyers (acting for a major Energy Supplier Client)

Client Contact: Mr Richard Shankland Senior Associates Telephone: (02) 9353 4682

Project: Investigation of Odour from Client’s Regional Administration Office.

Our Involvement:

This comprehensive indoor air quality assessment was requested following reports of malodours and ocular complaints from the occupants of the facility. The source of the malodours was initially determined to be the hospital grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) backed carpet tiles installed at the facility. These tiles were subsequently removed and replaced with a standard-line carpet system (also with PVC backing) affixed to the concrete floor which was treated with a moisture barrier system. Within two months, irritant odours reappeared. Our investigations included an assessment of possible volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from all sources in and around the building and also a direct assessment of VOC emissions from both the hospital-grade and the standard-line carpet tiles. The contamination of the soil below the slab was also considered as a potential source of the odours.

The assessment was multi-staged and included:

• Specialised sampling and analysis methodologies were used to assess VOC emissions from both the hospital-grade carpet tiles and the replacement standard-line carpets;

• Air sampling techniques capable of detecting ultra low levels (i.e. ppb v/v) were used to assess VOC emissions from various sources, including the office air, the headspace above the concrete slab, a sub-slab core sample, and other potential contaminants emitted from the soil underneath the slab;

• From the results obtained, we were able to identify and confirm that the malodour resulted from a specific chemical which is formed as a result of the alkaline degradation of a plasticiser (di-2-ethylhexyl-phthalate) used in PVC carpet backing, in the presence of moisture and lime in the concrete floor;

• As a result of our findings, a paper was written, approved and published in the Journal of Occupational Health and Safety – Australia and NZ, Vol. 23(3), June 2007, p.241-250 “Degradation of Additives and Water-Based Adhesives in Vinyl-Backed Carpets: Impact on Indoor Air Quality” by D. Le Van.



3. Hazardous Substances & Dangerous Goods Assessment

Client: City of Sydney

Client Contact: Mr Alan Wren OHS Advisor Telephone: (02) 9246 7744

Project: Hazardous Substance and Dangerous Goods Assessment of all City of Sydney Facilities.

Our Involvement:

The project involved a review of the City of Sydney management procedures for the handling of Workplace Hazardous Substances (HS) and the storage and handling of Dangerous Goods (DG) with respect to the requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2001 and appropriate Australian Standards.

Over a 3 year period, all City of Sydney facilities and the recently amalgamated South Sydney Council facilities were assessed. Hazardous Substances Registers and Dangerous Goods Registers were compiled. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) were reviewed and updated as required. Hazardous Substances risk assessments were conducted. A review of the Dangerous Goods storage, segregation, compatibility, and placarding requirements was also conducted and recommendations provided.

Hazardous Substances Awareness Training sessions were conducted for selected City of Sydney personnel who will be involved in the maintenance and upkeep of the revised system.



4. Welding Fume Exposure Assessment

Client: United Group Rail (MainTrain)

Client Contact: Ms Katherine Adams HSE Coordinator Telephone: (02) 9330 7853

Project: Welding Fumes Exposure Assessment at Auburn MainTrain Facility.

Our Involvement:

The project involved a detailed occupational hygiene assessment of welding operations conducted in various sections of the Facility.

Breathing zone (personal) samples were collected from 11 operators. These were supplemented with 7 fixed point samples. The samples were collected over various types of welding to evaluate operators’ exposures to welding fumes, metals, carbon monoxide and ozone, in relation to the appropriate occupational exposure standards.

The personal protective equipment (PPE) used by the operators was also reviewed and recommendations given as appropriate.

A presentation session was subsequently delivered on site to present the results, findings and recommendations to the operators at risk in the presence of the appropriate management personnel.

5. Airborne Contaminant Study inside Major Arterial Road Tunnel

Client: BHEGIS Joint Venture

Client Contact: Mr Rob Muir M5 East Maintenance Manager Telephone: (02) 8577 3700

Project: Airborne Contaminant Study inside M5 East Tunnels

Our Involvement:

The project involved a detailed air contaminant study inside the 2 M5 East tunnels (eastbound and westbound) each over a full 7 days period. The objective of the study was to estimate the levels of selected atmospheric contaminants generated by vehicle traffic inside the eastbound and westbound tunnels. The levels of oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulphur dioxide (SO2), benzene, 1,3-butadiene and diesel particulates were monitored at selected static locations within the tunnels according to an agreed schedule.

Although the results obtained are from static (paraoccupational) sampling and do not reflect actual worker exposure, they have been used as relative indicators of exposure against established Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs) to allow the review of safe work procedures for the tunnel maintenance personnel.



6. Safety Health & Environment Assessment

Client: Rail Services Australia

Client Contact: Ms Cecil O’Conner, Human Resources Manager Telephone: (02) 6333 7201

Project: Inspection of the operations at the Bathurst Railway Workshops to identify and assess the Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management risks.

Our Involvement:

The purpose of the assessment was to identify and assess the Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Management issues associated with the Rail Services Australia operations at the Bathurst Railway Workshops. The assessment covered a range of occupational health and safety, and environmental including general legislative compliance and ‘Best Practice’ principles, with the objective of evaluating Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) performance and identifying the obvious potential risks. The assessment included:

• Review of the relevant site documentation outlining the objectives and requirements SHE Management at the site.

• Review of the Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Materials handling and storage procedures at the site.

• Review of the confined space entry practices at the site.

• Examination of the Safe Work Permit system and MSDS database available at the site.

• Review of the staff amenities.

• Examination of the site licences for legislative compliance.

• Review of the housekeeping procedures and work practices on the workshop floor.

• Review of personal protective equipment programmes and hearing conservation programme.

• Walkthrough inspection of the site for visible evidence of site contamination.

• Review of the ‘Lead Processes’ conducted on site with respect to compliance with the relevant regulations.

• Examination of the machine guarding for compliance with the regulations and Australian Standards.

• Review of procedures for Certification of the lifting equipment and slings.

• Examination of the procedures for in-service testing and tagging of electrical equipment.



7. Independent QA audit programme - Hazardous Materials, Occupational Health & Environmental Risk Assessments

Client: AirServices Australia

Client Contact: Mr Philip Guy Property Manager Telephone: (02) 9690 7280

Project: Independent Quality Assurance auditing programme for an hazardous materials, O.H.&E. audit of all the AirServices Australia facilities in the State of NSW.

Our Involvement:

• Hazardous Materials Surveys. The hazardous materials investigated included asbestos and synthetic mineral fibre (SMF) containing materials, lead based paints and electrical components containing the class of compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s).

• Dangerous Goods Handling and Storage.

• Occupational Health & Safety review covering the following principal areas:

- Battery Rooms. - Site water supply. - Site amenities. - Emergency equipment. - Training and information. - Electrical safety. - First-Aid supplies. - Personal protective equipment. - Manual handling. - Site safety working procedures. - Pavements and surfaces. - Wasps and snakes.

• Preliminary Environmental Assessments covering the following principal areas:

- Air emissions and waste water discharges. - Prescribed and solid wastes. - Petrol, oils and lubricants. - Underground storage tanks. - Soil and ground water contamination. - Ozone depleting substances.



8. Contaminated Site Remediation Project

Client: Birkenhead Investments Pty Ltd

Client Contact: Mr Geoff Cotton, Project Manager Telephone: (02) 9181 5222

Project: Investigation and clean-up of an enclosed section of the foundation cavity at the Birkenhead Shopping Centre. The Centre, prior to its redevelopment in the 1970’s, was a utilised as a rubber manufacturing plant and the foundation cavity was contaminated with carbon black material.

Our Involvement:

• Conducting an investigation in an enclosed area of the foundation cavity of the building to assess the general nature and the extent of the contamination. Determine the requirements, and develop a methodology for clean-up and disposal of the waste.

• Preparation of contact documentation and the technical specification for the clean-up works. Assistance with the tender process and selection of the contractor.

• Hands on supervision of the contractor throughout the works.

• Gas free testing of pits and pressure vessels to be removed. Atmospheric monitoring during the cutting up and removal of the pressure vessel.

• Development and execution of an air monitoring programme during the works.

• Organising and co-ordinating the removal and disposal of the waste material.



9. Bitumen Fume Assessment

Client: CSR Emoleum Road Services

Client Contact: Mr Greg Watt Project Manager

Telephone: (02) 9897 4333

Project: Investigation and assessment of bitumen fume during the laying of bitumen road paving.

Our Involvement:

The project involved the assessment of exposure for various operators, to bitumen fumes, during the laying of Ground Rubber Crumb Modified Bitumen and Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bitumen. The exposure assessment involved the collection of breathing zone air samples from the paving machine drivers, screed board operators and rake hands during the laying of bitumen based road paving. The samples were collected using the BHP-EHL sampling heads fitted to Dupont portable sampling pumps and analysed for a variety of materials including total fume (total chromatographable matter), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH- Total Measurable PAH and USEPA Priority PAH’s) and the cyclohexane soluble fraction. The results obtained were compared with Australian and International standards.



10. Health & Safety and Hazardous Substances Assessment

Client: Orica Australia Pty Ltd Warehousing & Distribution Services

Client Contact: Mr Simon Greaves Northern Region Manager Telephone: (02) 9794 8660

Project: Assessment of the Hazardous Substances storage and handling procedures. Measurement of personal exposures of the operators to dusts, noise and chemicals.

Our Involvement:

The Orica Australia Pty Ltd warehousing and distribution facility at Chester Hill handles a wide variety of commercial, agricultural and industrial chemicals, for storage and transhipment. The assessment was multi-staged and included:

• Review of the site procedures for the storage, labelling and handling of Hazardous Materials to ensure compliance with the specified Orica procedures, the Occupational Health & Safety (Hazardous Substances) Regulation 1996 and the various WorkCover Authority NSW and Worksafe Australia, Codes of Practice.

• Measurement of personal exposures of the storemen and forklift truck drivers to a variety of vapours, chemicals and dusts handled and stored at the facility.

• Measurement of diesel forklift exhaust gas emissions (CO, CO2, NOx), measured at the exhaust outlet in accordance with the requirements specified in the Department of Mineral Resources Mines Inspection Act 1901 - Guidelines for Diesel and Operator Environment Testing in Underground Coal Mines, MDG No. 29, July 1995.

• Conduct noise dosimetry measurements on the fork lift truck drivers to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety (Noise) Regulation 1996.



11. Environmental Audits

Client: Senior Engineering Australia Pty Ltd

Client Contact: Mr Clifford Lewis Division Manager - Heat Treatment Telephone: (02) 9604 2222

Project: To conduct Environmental Management Audits at each of the three sites listed below:

1. Senior Engineering Australia Pty Ltd, 66 - 70 Victoria Street, SMITHFIELD NSW 2164

2. Senior Flexonics Australia Pty Ltd, 2 - 6 Lindsay Street, ROCKDALE NSW 2216

3. M. E. Mack Valves Pty Ltd, 30 Burgess Road, BAYSWATER VICTORIA 3153

Our Involvement:

• Development of the Audit Protocol for each site in conjunction with the senior management.

• Review of the site features and processes conducted at each site.

• Review of the waste streams, discharges and emission at each site.

• Review of the records, licenses etc. for each site.

• Development of an historical profile for each site.

• Review of the regulatory status of the sites.

• Review the environmental management of each site with respect to legislative compliance and best practice.

• Preparation of a report to provide the basis for the development of an Environmental Management Programme.



12. Multi-site Hazardous Materials Audit and Risk Management Programme

Client: Department of Public Works and Services, NSW

Client Contact: Mr Ray Caligeros State Property Manager Telephone: (02) 9372 7332

Project: Hazardous materials risk management audits at 24 NSW Government Buildings throughout Country NSW.

Our Involvement:

• Hazardous materials identification surveys of 24 NSW Government Buildings throughout Country NSW. The hazardous materials investigated included asbestos and synthetic mineral fibre (SMF) containing materials, lead based paints and electrical components containing the class of compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s).

• Risk assessment of identified hazardous materials.

• Prioritisation of risk assessment findings and recommendations for remediation and management.

• Recommendations regarding further investigations required.

• Development of Hazard Control Strategies and preparation of Hazardous Materials Management Programmes for maintaining the hazardous materials in situ.

• Abandonment of underground storage tanks (both removal and abandonment in situ) in accordance with the requirements of AS 1940-1993 ”The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids” and the Dangerous Act 1975 at various sites.

• Staff Training & Briefing Sessions.



13. Risk Management Programmes, Australian Registered Ships – ASP Ship Management

Client: ASP Ship Management Pty Ltd

Client Contact: Mr Rhys Fleming Fleet Manager Telephone: +61 7 4973 4230 Mobile: +61 412 636 314

Projects: SS River Boyne - Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment. Preparation

of Hazard Control Strategies and an Asbestos Risk Management Programme for the ongoing in situ management of the asbestos materials, periodical surveillance inspections, labelling of in situ asbestos containing materials, and an asbestos monitoring programme.

Preparation of detailed technical specification for the removal of asbestos materials and project management of the asbestos removal and re-insulation works for: (i) intermediate survey at Forgacs Cairncross Shipyard, Brisbane (2001), (ii) dry-docking and boiler survey at Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore (2003), (iii) intermediate survey at Auckland Point (2005), and (iv) dry-docking and boiler survey at Sembawang Shipyard (2008).

SS River Embley - Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment. Preparation of Hazard Control Strategies and an Asbestos Risk Management Programme for the ongoing in situ management of the asbestos materials, periodical surveillance inspections, labelling of in situ asbestos containing materials, and an asbestos monitoring programme.

Preparation of detailed technical specification for the removal of asbestos materials and project management of the asbestos removal and re-insulation works for: (i) dry-docking and boiler survey at Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore (2002), (ii) intermediate survey at Auckland Point (2005), and (iv) dry-docking and boiler survey at COSCO Shipyard, Nantong, China (2007/2008).

MV Australian Enterprise – Comprehensive asbestos survey and qualitative risk assessment. Supervision of asbestos removal and clean-up activities conducted at Keppel Shipyard, Tuas Singapore (1997).

MT Flinders - Comprehensive asbestos survey and qualitative risk assessment. Supervision of asbestos removal and clean-up activities conducted at Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore (1995).

MT Conus - Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment, removal of asbestos containing materials, labelling of in situ asbestos containing materials, and an asbestos monitoring programme during service on the Australian coast.



- Supervision of asbestos removal and clean-up activities and re-insulation works conducted at Sembawang Shipyard, Singapore (1996).

MT Nivosa - Asbestos survey for refit docking programme conducted at the Shell Australia terminal, Gore Bay, Sydney NSW Australia.

MT Mawson - Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment and project management of the asbestos removal and re-insulation works in Jurong Shipyard Ltd, Singapore (1989). Development of an asbestos management programme including the labelling of in situ asbestos containing materials.

MV All Trans - Indoor air quality assessment (assessment of airborne Alumina levels in the accommodation).

- Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment for preparation of an asbestos management programme. Supervision of asbestos removal and re-insulation works at Forgacs Cairncross Shipyard, Brisbane (2001) and Gladstone (2004).

SS Fitzroy River - Assessment of the coal ash handling and overboard discharge system.

- Development of procedures and obtaining DOT approvals for rebuilding asbestos fire doors (Fitzroy and Endeavour).

- Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment for preparation of an asbestos management programme.

SS Endeavour River - Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment for preparation of an asbestos management programme.

Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment for preparation of an asbestos management programme for the following ships:

− MV Zincmaster − FRV Southern Surveyor − MV Larcom

− MT Helix − MV River Yarra

Generic consulting assignments (not specific to any vessel): • Chemical handling and safety • Comprehensive Heat Stress programme (monitoring & training) for the steamships

of the bauxite fleet. • Review of height safety procedures • Review of confined space programmes • Procedures for removing asbestos gaskets. • Procedures for working on asbestos lined bulkheads and doors



14. Risk Management Programmes – Rio Tinto Marine

Client: Rio Tinto marine

Client Contact: Mr Trevor Larbey Telephone: +65 9336 1085 Email: [email protected]

Mr Mark Birdsall Telephone: +61 407 890 007

Projects:

RTS Wakmatha - Occupational hygiene assessment of exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOC) during the painting of the vessel at Subic Bay, Philippines 2007.

- Investigation of tainted domestic water including (i) testing of water samples from various locations on the vessel; (ii) testing of shore supply; and (iii) investigation of vessel supply (evaporators), storage (tanks coatings) and distribution systems. Incorrect application of the tank coatings was identified as the source of the problem.

RTS Pioneer - Comprehensive asbestos survey and risk assessment. Preparation of Hazard Control Strategies and an Asbestos Risk Management Programme for the ongoing in situ management of the asbestos materials, periodical surveillance inspections, labelling of in situ asbestos containing materials, and an asbestos monitoring programme.

Detailed Occupational Hygiene assessment for the abovementioned vessels, including:

• Noise and vibration • Hydrocarbon liquid, mist, particulate and vapour • Shipboard Chemicals (Hazardous Substances and Dangerous Goods) • Thermal Stress (Heat and Cold) • Cargo Dust • Welding Fumes and Gases • Dust Extraction and Ventilation Systems • Asbestos & Other Fibrous Silicates • Biological Hazards • Food & Water Quality • Manual Handling



15. Indoor Air Quality Assessment

Client: AirServices Australia Facilities Management Division


Project: Indoor air quality assessments at the Sydney Air Traffic Services Centre and the Sydney, Canberra, Wagga Wagga and Albury Airport Control Towers.

Our Involvement:

The centres are essential for Air Traffic Control throughout Sydney and Country NSW and their uninterrupted operation must be maintained. Monitoring and control of the indoor environment is an on going issue in all major buildings but is of particular importance in facilities such as Control Tower Cabins.

The assessments included a comprehensive investigation of the HVAC plant and systems and environmental monitoring of the key indicators of indoor air quality as outlined below.

• Inspection of the facilities HVAC systems (air-conditioning plant, air handling systems and water systems), review of the maintenance practices etc. to ensure general conformance with Australian Standards AS3666-1995 “Air-handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial Control” and HB32:1995 “Control of microbial growth in air-handling and water systems of buildings”, and recognised guidelines.

• Measurement of key indicators of indoor air quality including:

- temperature and humidity (thermal comfort factors), - carbon dioxide (fresh air supply), - carbon monoxide (entrainment of exhaust gasses), - airborne microbial activity (fungi, moulds and bacteria), - formaldehyde (off-gassing from new furnishings etc.), - volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) (entrainment of Avgas fumes etc.), - total suspended particulates, and - asbestos fibre air monitoring (ATSC only).



16. Project Management of Asbestos Removal/Abatement Works

Client: AirServices Australia


Project: Removal of limpet asbestos materials from the Round Mountain Radar Facility and Dubbo Airport Control Tower. Both of these facilities are essential to the effective operation of the air traffic control in NSW. This required careful co-ordination and programming of the works to ensure the facilities remained operational and had minimal disruption throughout the works.

Our Involvement:

• The facilities were surveyed to identify the precise locations of the asbestos materials to ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of the removal works.

• Comprehensive and site specific technical documentation was prepared for each facility. The technical documentation outlined the requirements for the following:

- Legislative requirements and codes of practice. - Preparatory works. - Location and construction requirements for the containment. - Engineering controls (e.g. negative air extraction ventilation systems). - Decontamination systems and general hygiene requirements. - Personal and respiratory protective equipment. - General operational requirements. - Containment inspections and testing. - Clearance inspections and standards of cleanliness. - Refurbishment works.

• Occupational hygiene project supervision of the works including the following:

- Daily on-site supervision of the works to ensure conformance with the requirements of the specification, legislation, codes of practice and standard OH&S practice.

- Inspection and assessment of the decontamination and negative air systems. - Inspection and qualitative assessment of the respiratory protective equipment. - Asbestos fibre air monitoring. - Visual clearance inspections and reports. - Clerk of Works function with respect to the monitoring and reporting on the

progress of the works, processing of contractor’s progress claims etc.



17. Environmental Due Diligence Assessments

Client: Rider Hunt Terotech acting for QSR Ltd

Client Contact: Mr Stephen Brown Telephone: (02) 9922 2277

Project: To conduct Environmental Due Diligence Assessments of 21 Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets in Metropolitan Sydney and Country NSW prior to acquisition of the sites by QSR Ltd.

Our Involvement:

• Development of the Assessment Protocol for each site in conjunction with the Project Manager.

• Review of the site features and aerial photographs for each site.

• Review of the available Council, EPA-NSW, WorkCover Authority NSW, etc. records for each site.

• Development of an historical profile for each site.

• Conduct walkthrough hazardous materials surveys for selected sites.

• Review of chemical storage, waste disposal and hazardous materials handling procedures and general housekeeping for selected sites.

• Preparation of a report to provide advice to the purchaser on the potential environmental risks.



18. OHS Management System – Nokia Siemens Networks Australia

Client: Nokia Siemens Networks Australia Pty Ltd

Client Contact: Mr Martyn Dewhurst Telephone: 0424 136 235

Project: Assistance with the development and implementation of an OHS Management System complying with the requirements of AS4801:2001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, relevant statutory obligations in Australia and New Zealand and the WorkCover Authority NSW.

Our Involvement:

The OHS management system was developed in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001, New Zealand Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

The size and diverse nature of the client’s operation, in multiple sites across Australia and New Zealand necessitated the development of individual line of business occupational health and safety management plans at an operational level.

Key elements: Line of Business OHS Management Plans Permits to work Assigning responsibilities and accountabilities OHS Procedures

The OHS procedures were developed to provide practical, concise instructions to ensure a consistent approach to OHS management and compliance with statutory obligations. The procedures were developed in consultation with the Client. Procedures developed included:

• Job safety and environmental analysis

• Development of checklists and audit tools

• Procurement of goods and services

• Corrective Actions handling

• Ergonomics

• Workplace safety

• Machinery safety

• Vehicle safety

• Auditing



19. Environmental Management System – Onterra Modular Carpets

Client: Ontera Modular Carpets

Client Contact: Mr Roy Blood Telephone: (02) 8838 2550

Project: Develop and implement an Environmental Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001. Liaison with the certification body and assistance with the audit process.

Our Involvement:

• Identification of significant environmental impacts.

• Review of legislative and regulatory requirements.

• Examination of existing environmental management practices and procedures.

• Evaluation of previous environmental incidents.

• Development of procedures documenting environmental management to ensure a consistent approach.

• Development of associated forms where required, e.g. environmental inspection checklists.

• Consideration of potential emergency situations to ensure adequate arrangements were in place.

• Regular consultation meetings with the Client during documentation of the management system.



20. OHS Management System – Zammit Ham and bacon Curers

Client: Zammit Ham and Bacon Curers

Client Contact: Mr Emanuel Zammit Telephone: (02) 9896 4511

Project: Develop and implement an OHS Management System complying with the requirements of AS4801:2001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, relevant statutory obligations and the WorkCover Authority NSW.

Our Involvement:

The OHS management system was developed in accordance with the requirements of the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 and AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Key elements:

OHS policy Legal & other requirements Responsibilities OHS Procedures

The OHS procedures were developed to provide practical, concise instructions to ensure a consistent approach to OHS management and compliance with statutory obligations. The procedures were developed in consultation with the Client. Procedures developed included:

• Risk Assessment • Consultation with employees • Incident/ accident reporting and investigation • Emergency arrangements • Manual handling • Electrical safety • Hazardous substances • Workplace safety • Machinery safety • Vehicle safety • Hygiene • Training • Auditing • Document Control


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APPENDIX 2 – STAFF RESUMES



PHILIP HIBBS

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (University of Melbourne). • Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hygiene (Deakin University).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Certified Occupational Hygienist (AIOH) • Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (Full Member). • Safety Institute of Australia (Chartered Professional Member) • Risk Management Institute of Australia • Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand. • Australian Institute of Management • National Association of Testing Authorities – Counter and Signatory

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Mr Hibbs is an Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management consultant with 20+ years experience. He established a practice in his own name in 1994 with the vision of being the premier provider of the SHE Risk Management services. Prior to this he was a partner at a large national SHE consulting firm, where he held the position of NSW Director for a period of five years. He set up the NSW Division of that company and ran its operation for eight years. Prior to this he was employed by the Health Commission of Victoria in their Occupational Health Division to provide advice on hazards related to asbestos, dusts and chemicals.

Mr Hibbs’ principal areas of expertise include the evaluation and control of hazards associated with asbestos, hazardous building materials, hazardous substances, chemicals and dusts, height safety, confined spaces and indoor air quality. He has also developed and conducted occupational health & safety reviews and environmental assessments for a wide variety of workplaces and industries.

He has been providing Risk Management services to the construction and manufacturing industries since the early 1980’s. His consulting assignments have included the investigation and assessment of hazardous substances, hazardous building materials, asbestos contamination in soil, height safety, confined spaces, and Preliminary and Detailed Environmental Investigations.

He has also provided occupational hygiene services to the asbestos abatement industry surveying buildings, conducting risk assessments and co-ordinating abatement and management programmes since the early 1980’s, and has extensive experience in the identification and management of hazardous building materials.

Mr Hibbs has acted as an OH&S Technical Specialist to Standards Australia – Quality Assurances Services, and he assisted with the development of the Certified Competent Laboratory Programme for laboratories conducting asbestos fibre air monitoring and asbestos sample identification.



ROBERT GALE

OPERATIONS MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry), University of Technology Sydney 1995 • Chemistry Certificate, Granville Technical College 1987


• SCAA - Surface Coatings Association of Australia


Mr Robert Gale is an Analytical Chemist with over 25 years experience in the manufacturing & production environment. A strong background in chemistry has enabled him to contribute in a broad range of production and manufacturing disciplines including regulatory affairs, QA, OHS, Dangerous Goods licensing & Risk Assessments. While holding the position of Manufacturing & Operations Manager for Metrotex Australia, he designed and commissioned the manufacturing plant that produces undercoat paint, gap sealants and various other trade paint consumables, the facility also filled and packaged large volumes of flammable solvents. As the Analytical Services Manager for the Selleys Chemical Company, he developed and implemented the OHS monitoring programme for the factory and developed the in-house capability to test for organic vapours and nuisance dusts. He was also responsible for calculating the loadings for stack emissions and water effluent and liaison with the respective authorities for discharge licenses. Mr Gale has also conducted contaminated site investigations for the Selleys’ sites. Mr Robert Gale is experienced in conducting occupational hygiene assessments over a broad range of commercial, industrial and manufacturing industries. Since joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, he has conducted OHS services for major clients such as Sarah Lee, UWS and Energy Australia.



DAN LE VAN

PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Food Technology (Massey University, NZ) • Master of Food Technology (Massey University, NZ) • Graduate Diploma Occupational Hygiene (Sydney University)


• Certified Occupational Hygienist (AIOH) • Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (Full Member). • Certified Industrial Hygienist (American Board of Industrial Hygiene) • National Association of Testing Authorities – Signatory, Counter and Identifier


Mr Le Van is an Occupational Hygiene consultant with over 20 years industrial experience. Prior to joining the team at Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, Mr Le Van was a Safety, Health & Environment Consultant with SHE Pacific Pty Ltd [a wholly owned division of Orica Australia Pty Ltd, (formerly ICI Australia Pty Ltd)]. He was also the Site Hygienist for the largest Australian chemical complex at Botany NSW and provided specialised occupational hygiene consultancy to the 8 production plants on site, as well as other Orica sites.

Mr Le Van is a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with the American Board of Industrial Hygiene, a Certified Occupational Hygienist with the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygiene and a Full Member of the AIOH (MAIOH). Dan’s principal areas of expertise include workplace hazardous substance management (including hazard identification, risk assessment and control), design and implementation of dust, vapours and fume monitoring programmes. Dan’s experience includes sampling and measuring of a range of chemical and physical agents to assess employee exposure, assessment and testing of Indoor Air Quality, noise survey and dosimetry, heat stress assessment, Confined Space assessment, MSDS preparation and review. Dan is a WorkCover NSW accredited trainer in OHS consultation.

Since joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd in 1999, Mr Le Van has completed many significant projects encompassing a comprehensive range of specialised occupational hygiene services. Major Clients included the Road Traffic Authority (Harbour Tolls), M5 East Tunnel, (former) Ansett, Stegbar, City of Sydney, CSR Monier, Taubmans Paint, CSR Emoleum, Dupont Australia, Nine Network Aust, SBS Corporation, Valspar Corporation, Rail Infrastructure, Tomago Aluminium Company, etc.



BRIAN EVA

SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma Applied Science (App. Chem.) (Swinburne Institute) • Graduate Diploma Occupational Hygiene (Deakin University) • Certificate of Quality Assurance Auditing (Bywater Camac) • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Auditor (QAS) • Environmental Auditor (Industrial Facilities) – EPA Victoria • Senior Auditor – Quality Society of Australia


• Certified Occupational Hygienist (AIOH) • Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists (Full Member) • Safety Institute of Australia (Chartered Professional Member) • Member Royal Australian Chemical Institute • Member Australian Radiation Protection Society


Mr Eva is a leading Occupational Hygiene consultant of 15 years experience and has conducted Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Audits for a variety of processes and manufacturing industries throughout Australia and South East Asia. His consulting assignments have included chemical hazard investigations, hazardous material surveys and risk assessments, radio-frequency radiation assessments, development of specialist training programmes and specialist OHS auditing. Mr Eva is an accredited Environmental Auditor (Industrial Facilities), under the Victorian EPA Act.

Mr Eva has developed and conducted occupational health and safety audit programmes, environmental facilities audit programmes and environmental impairment risk assessments for legislative compliance, Due Diligence and insurance purposes. He also has training experience in occupational hygiene, health & safety emergency response and Quality Assurance auditing.



MICHAEL FISHER

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONSULTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) - Sydney University • Business Management Certificate - AIM • Environmental Auditor Training Programme - EARA • Occupational Hygiene for Safety Professionals - ANSTO • Past President of Asbestos Consultants Association of NSW and ACT • Member of Australian Institute of Management • National Association of Testing Authorities – Signatory, Counter and Identifier


Mr Fisher has seventeen years consulting experience in the fields of occupational health and safety and more recently environmental management. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has had considerable experience in the assessment and remediation of hazardous materials and in conducting health and safety reviews and environmental assessments. Technical areas of expertise include site auditing, documentation preparation, contractor management, engineering control measures and industrial relations. Mr Fisher has carried out many hazardous materials audits of a diverse range of commercial, industrial and retail properties and has acted as Project Manager or Superintendent on a number of multi-million dollar remediation projects. Mr Fisher has been involved in environmental consulting for the previous eight years and assisted in the development of services including Phase 1 and Phase 2 environmental audits, environmental compliance audits, due diligence investigations, environmental management plans, and site remediation works.



ALAN SPARKS

OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENIST / LABORATORY MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS: • Diploma of Applied Science (Biological Techniques) - T.A.F.E. Sydney

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Associate Member of Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists, Inc. • National Association of Testing Authorities – Signatory, Counter and Identifier


Eleven years experience in the field of occupational health and safety consulting. Mr Sparks held positions with the National Acoustic Laboratories consulting division, Royal Australian Navy and Worksafe Australia prior to joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd in April 2002. Experienced in conducting occupational and environmental noise measurement, risk analysis and control assessments over a broad range of domestic, industrial and commercial sites. Experienced in conducting occupational hygiene assessments with respect to atmospheric monitoring and analysis. Further OH&S experience includes:

Manual handling and workplace ergonomic assessments. Workplace lighting, indoor air quality, hazardous substances assessments and

confined space monitoring. Mr Sparks is further developing his experience in the area of hazardous building material assessments. As Laboratory Manager for Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, Mr Sparks coordinates the equipment calibrations and all other laboratory functions.



AARON SMITH

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONSULTANT

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Earth Sciences) – University of Newcastle. • Certificates II, III & IV in Pest Management & Building Inspection – Chrysalis Scientific

(Newcastle). • National Association of Testing Authorities – Counter and Signatory


For the past 5 years Mr Smith has carried out many building surveys / inspections of a diverse range of commercial, industrial, retail and residential properties. He has also been involved with site contamination investigation, environmental waste classification, asbestos validation programs and asbestos site clearances.

Mr Smith has acquired considerable consulting experience in the fields of assessment and remediation of hazardous materials, building construction, risk analysis, environmental management, occupational and asbestos fibre air monitoring. Mr Smith has worked in the capacity of Hazardous Materials Consultant with accumulated expertise in preparation of technical specifications, document preparation and remediation of hazardous building materials.

Mr Smiths duties as laboratory coordinator involve testing and calibration of field and laboratory equipment, internal auditing, instrument repairs, technical assistance and analysis of samples using both stereo and phase contrast microscopy.



JIM NAPIER

OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE CONSULTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) • Graduate Diploma in OSH (Distinction)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists - Provisional Member.

RELEVANT CERTIFICATES / COURSES

• Health Seminar on Hearing Protection (3M) • Health Seminar on Respiratory Protection (3M) • Measurement of Hazardous Substances - including Risk Assessment (BOHS) • Introductory training on Open Circuit Breathing Apparatus (Dræger Safety) • Non-Ionising Radiation EMR, RF, ELF (AIOH) • Ventilation & Indoor Air Quality (AIOH) • Vibration (AIOH) • Ambient Air Monitoring (AIOH) • Investigating the Numbers – Are Statistics Useful? (AIOH) • Sample Speciation (AIOH)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prior to joining the team at Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, Mr Napier was a Senior Health and Safety Inspector (General Workplace) and Hazardous Substances Enforcement Officer with the Occupational Safety & Health Service (OSH) of the NZ Department of Labour. During this period Jim assessed numerous companies’ systems for compliance with the Health & Safety in Employment & Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Acts, both of which have significant health & safety components. Mr Napier commenced employment with Hibbs and Associates Pty Ltd in July 2007. In late 2006, he gained valuable occupational hygiene experience with Hibbs’ Principal Occupational Hygienist, as part of a sponsored programme with the company. Experience includes:

Indoor air quality and hazardous substances assessments, Assessment of exposure to vapours, dust, fumes, etc., Heat stress assessment and training, Assessment of occupational noise exposure by survey and dosimetry, Use of various real time air toxic sensor units, data downloading, graph preparation and

interpretation of results.



ROBERT BITTAR


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (University of Western Sydney) • MSc Environmental & Analytical Chemistry(Qualifying, Honours program) • Certificate in Colour Theory • OHS General Induction for Construction (WorkCover Authority NSW)


• Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists - Provisional Member.


Robert Bittar is an Environmental Chemist with over 14 years experience in production, laboratory and sales. With a strong technical background he was able to fit into a variety of roles such as Laboratory Technician, Colour Chemist and Quality Control Analyst. Over time Robert diverted his career path to the sales industry developing a partnership in Computer Sales and selling Electricity contracts for Integral Energy.

While working for Johnson & Matthey as a Quality Control Analyst, he was able to develop, commission and train staff for a new barium flame method by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. He also developed and implemented QC procedures for the analysis of Platinum Group metals using X-Ray Fluorescence.

As a QC Chemist with Vertikote Powder Coating he was given the responsibility in managing and maintaining the waste water treatment area and liaising with Sydney Water on a weekly basis. He also assisted with the development of a new Cold Dip Galvanising plant, working with senior chemists from Dulux.

Since joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, he has conducted surveys of commercial, residential and industrial facilities for a range of hazardous building materials including asbestos, SMF, lead-based paints and PCB’s. His technical background is a valuable asset to his current role as an Environmental and Hazardous Materials Consultant when interfacing with clients.



RICHARD DOWNES


QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Architectural Science – Sydney University • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture – Sydney University • NSW Builder’s Licence No 32596 • Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management) • National Association of Testing Authorities – Counter and Signatory


Mr Downes has over thirty years experience in the construction industry primarily in residential and civil works. He has also worked in specialised areas such as multi-media office and theatre fit-out. Technical areas of expertise include document preparation and revision, contractor management, environmental management of construction sites, quality assurance procedures, industrial relations and Project Management.

Mr. Downes has been involved in a number of projects for clients such as local Councils, the Salvation Army Property Department and the NSW Department of Housing. These projects have required specialised applications of the Building Code of Australia in matters such as safety in glazing, fire escapes, hygiene in food preparation areas and building ventilation. He has also been involved in the preparation of energy audits and dilapidation reports for institutional and private buildings.

Mr. Downes’ main focus in construction for the last decade has been the replacement of less with more healthy building products and processes, particularly in residential building applications.

Since joining Hibbs and Associates Pty Ltd, Mr Downes has been involved in asbestos assessments and remediation, including major assessments for Comalco Aluminium Ltd, Tomago Aluminium Company and the BHP Billiton colliery sites in the Illawarra region. Mr Downes is also trained in the assessment of confined spaces.



TIN WIN


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Engineering (Mining) • National Association of Testing Authorities – Signatory, Counter and Identifier


Tin has had exposure to many aspects of occupational health and safety as well as environmental projects throughout his career. With a depth of experience in all aspects of hazardous materials projects, Tin has specialised in hazardous material building surveys including those for lead, hazardous materials removal and abatement projects including those for asbestos and air quality monitoring during hazardous removal projects. He is also been involved in site contamination assessments and environmental audits, including due diligence pre purchase property audits and building environment audits.

He has been working for various environmental companies since 1987 as a hazardous materials consultant. Tin worked for Environmental Risk Management Australia since April 1999 where he was principally involved in the assessment of indoor air quality issues and hygiene inspections of air conditioning plant and equipment in buildings.

Environmental Risk Management Australia is a division of Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd.



VANESSA BANNATYNE


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology) Macquarie University • Carpentry and Joinery Trade Certificate, Hornsby TAFE • Certificates 2, 3 & 4 Asset Maintenance: Pest Management & Building Inspections. • National Association of Testing Authorities – Signatory, Counter and Identifier


Ms Bannatyne has a background in Conservation Biology and is also a qualified Carpenter with over eight years experience in the construction industry.

Ms Bannatyne’s research experience includes field work, laboratory analysis and report preparation for a variety of projects in NSW and QLD, with a focus on population dynamics and landscape fragmentation. Recent work experience has involved field and laboratory work for the National Parks and Wildlife Service and the Sydney University Institute for Wildlife Research.

Prior to moving into consulting Ms Bannatyne was a Timber Pest Inspector for a Sydney based company. This work involved building inspections and risk management planning for a variety of properties including government and heritage listed buildings, schools and hospitals.

Since joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, Ms Bannatyne has gained experience in conducting hazardous materials surveys in a broad range of commercial, industrial and residential areas.



IDE ONGGO

IAQ & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS CONSULTANT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma of Mechanical Engineering – Sydney TAFE. • Completed Electronics trade course in analogue and digital devices – Meadowbank

TAFE • Basic Principles of Occupational Hygiene – Australian Institute of Occupational

Hygienists Inc. (AIOH) 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mr Onggo has over 6 years experience in the design and construction of Commercial Air Conditioning, giving him detailed and practical understanding in various systems of air conditioning. He also has 6 years experience as technical support in Information Technology.

Prior to joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd in 2006, Ide Onggo worked in the field of OHS with ERMA since 2002. Work has included field testing and surveys of various types of many commercial, industrial and retail properties. His main area of expertise is with Indoor Air Quality.

Other experience includes: - Building Water System assessments. - Building Ventilation and Air Conditioning plant assessments - Hazardous Materials Surveys and Qualitative Risk Assessments - Dangerous goods assessments - Hazardous building material assessments - Odour assessments - Occupational noise assessments - Light assessments

Since joining Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd, Ide has conducted wide range of IAQ, Building Water Quality, Occupational Hygiene assessments and also several environmental noise surveys with a variety of commercial and industrial Clients.


APPENDIX 3 – COMPANY POLICIES - MISSION STATEMENT - QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT - OHS POLICY STATEMENT - ENVIRONMENT POLICY STATEMENT

Issue Date: May 2009


Environmental Management Consultants Unit 48, 378 Parramatta Road Homebush NSW 2140



MISSION STATEMENT QUALITY, SERVICE & INTEGRITY

NO COMPROMISE Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd was founded with the driving vision that every worker is provided with a workplace free from health and safety risks and the natural environment be preserved for future generations. We will provide our clients with systems and facilities to enable them to manage and minimise Occupational Health & Safety risks and to be good corporate custodians of the natural environment.

To achieve this mission, we aim to be the premier provider of Risk Management consulting services in the areas of occupational health and safety and environmental management. We are committed to assisting clients to meet, and exceed, their responsibilities for Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management by providing them with accurate, representative data and professional consulting services.

Clients

We have a responsibility to our clients to provide products of the highest quality, exceptional service and value for money. We will never compromise on the quality of the services that we provide or the integrity of our professional ethics and Company principles, and we will always aim to meet, and exceed, our client’s service and delivery expectations.

Staff

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd recognises that our staff are our greatest asset. We aim to provide a challenging, rewarding and enjoyable work environment in which creativity, innovation and accomplishment thrive and are acknowledged. We aim to be the employer of choice for professionals in the areas of occupational health and safety and environmental management.

Shareholders

We have a responsibility to the shareholders of the Company to return a profit commensurate with their level of investment. However, while the Company must be profitable to be viable, the overriding principle of Quality, Service and Integrity will not be sacrificed to maximise profits.

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd

Philip Hibbs Managing Director



Environmental Management Consultants 48 / 378 Parramatta Road, Homebush NSW 2140



QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT QUALITY, SERVICE & INTEGRITY

NO COMPROMISE Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is committed to providing products and services of the highest quality. Our Policy is to be the premier provider of professional Risk Management consulting services in the areas of occupational health & safety and environmental management.

To achieve this objective we will:

assist our clients to meet their responsibilities for Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management by providing them with reliable, accurate and representative data and professional consulting services;

educate our staff to recognise that service and quality is the responsibility of every person involved from point of contact through to project completion;

aim to achieve outstanding levels of client satisfaction by ensuring that the management and staff are committed to meeting, and exceeding, our clients’ service and delivery expectations at all times;

implement and maintain a Laboratory Quality System, including a process of “continuous improvement” in strategic and business planning that provides ongoing verification of our capabilities and ensures continuing satisfaction with all services provided by Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd;

operate in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard AS 17025 “General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”;

ensure our staff are aware of the need, and benefits of the quality management process through ongoing training and development; and

promote active staff participation in both the implementation and ongoing improvement of the quality management system. All personal involved with the testing and calibration activities within the laboratory are required to be familiar with the contents of the Laboratory Quality Manual, and implement the policies and procedures in their work.

Senior management is committed to the success of this programme and view certification as integral to the continuous improvement process required for Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd to comply with the Quality Policy objectives and honour our obligations to our clients.





Environmental Management Consultants Unit 48/378 Parramatta Road, Homebush NSW 2140



OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY SAFETY IS EVERYONE’S BUSINESS

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is committed to providing employees, contractors and visitors with a safe working environment where occupational health and safety risks are identified and controlled. The Company will implement all reasonable measures to achieve these aims and undertakes, through its Senior Management and Project Managers, to ensure:

compliance with the statutory requirements, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice relevant to occupational health and safety, as a minimum requirement;

that occupational health and safety is integrated into all aspects of our business operations and activities; and

resources and support are provided to successfully develop, implement and operate occupational health and safety programmes.

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd promotes a proactive occupational health and safety management philosophy based on effective communication and consultation; the systematic identification, assessment and control of hazards; and the encouragement of innovative OHS solutions.

As an organisation, we are committed to:

• adopting a process of continual improvement of OHS standards and reducing the potential for work related injury and illness;

• consulting with all team members on matters and workplace changes that may impact upon occupational health and safety;

• ensuring all team members receive the appropriate training to enable them to carry out their job tasks and responsibilities in a competent and safe manner;

• conducting periodic audits and review of the OHS management system to ensure its continuing effectiveness; and

• ensuring team members at all levels of the organisation are aware of the OHS requirements and their responsibilities.

All personnel within the organisation are responsible for promoting occupational health and safety and ensuring a safe working environment, and are accountable for their actions. It is only through the active participation of all team members, and the ongoing assessment and monitoring of procedures and work practices, can we achieve the objectives of this Policy and minimise accidents, injury and illness, and the associated personal stress.





Environmental Management Consultants 48 / 378 Parramatta Road, Homebush NSW 2140



ENVIRONMENT POLICY STATEMENT CONSERVING THE ENVIRONMENT FOR

FUTURE GENERATIONS

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd is committed to the principles of ecologically sustainable development, conservation of our natural resources and minimising our impact on the environment. As a member of the Australian business community, Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd will act in an environmentally responsible and ethical manner. To support these commitments, we will:

• comply with the requirements of the relevant Commonwealth and State environmental legislation, Codes of Practice and other initiatives to which we subscribe;

• incorporate the principles of environmental management and conservation into our core business principles and management practices;

• as a practitioner of environmental risk management, actively promote awareness of environmental issues and practices to our customers and the business community;

• develop and implement a structured environmental management system, incorporating environmental targets and the principle of continual improvement. The system will be reviewed regularly by the management team to ensure it remains relevant and up to date;

• strive to minimise our environmental footprint through the efficient use of resources such as energy, water and consumable materials, and through the reduction of emissions and wastes. Waste minimisation will focus on re-use and recycling;

• foster the introduction and ownership of environmental initiatives by all staff, to create a strong environmentally aware business culture; and

• embrace the principle of resource usage that “meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”.

The initiatives we put in place today, will help to ensure that the natural environment is preserved for the use and enjoyment of future generations.

Hibbs & Associates Pty Ltd



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