Nest Consulting have a Health & Safety Policy, which sets out the company’s commitment to health, & safety in accordance with legislation – Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Group Health and Safety Policy Statement
Nest is committed to providing an environment that is safe for all contractors / employees, participants, clients and visitors by identifying, isolating and mitigating risks.
All staff are made aware of:
- General health and safety including hazards, risk management, fire safety, emergencies and pandemic planning
- Slips, trips and falls
- Bullying and harassment
- Health and Hygiene / Food safety
- Child Safety Policies
- Emergency Evacuations
- Coordinating with individual sites and health & safety policies (i.e when visiting schools)
- Covid-19 measures
Our Core Value: ZERO HARM
Having an overriding commitment to a safe and healthy workplace.
This will be achieved through:
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION BY ALL CONTRACTORS / EMPLOYEES:
As appropriate, Nest Contractors / Employees promote an environment that encourages open communication and consultation on all health and safety concerns, initiatives, improvements and procedures.
REPORTING:
Contractors / Employees report all incidents and near misses and actively seek out and report hazards. Incidents will be investigated as determined by Management and appropriate action taken. The Health & Safety protocol will be initiated as appropriate.
INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
It is the responsibility of each individual, irrespective of their position, for their own safety and for the safety of the area under their care, including other persons in that area.
EDUCATION:
All Employees/Contractors, clients and visitors are educated to ensure safe work practices occur and individual site rules are understood and adhered to.
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
The organisation instructs purchase of or provides safety equipment appropriate for each situation. It is each individual’s personal responsibility to use the safety equipment purchased/provided.
LEGISLATION:
All Employees/Contractors, clients and visitors observe, implement and fulfil the organisations statutory obligations under New Zealand Health & Safety Legislation – Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 –