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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT
IT POLICY
ALCOHOL AND DRUG POLICY STATEMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE POLICY STATEMENT
WORKPLACE RELATIONS POLICY
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT
NOISE CONTROL POLICY STATEMENT
TRAINING POLICY
FATIGUE POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY

 

occupational health & safety policy statement

Barminco Limited values a safe and healthy work environment and is committed to ensure work is conducted in a manner that reduces and eliminates risk of injury to employees.

Management have the prime responsibility to implement this policy and shall consider and include health and safety requirements into all work activities.

The company shall ensure that management systems for health and safety are consistent with international best practice and are implemented across all business units.

A team effort by all personnel under the control of Barminco Limited shall be encouraged to contribute to improving workplace health and safety, and co-operation and feedback with management and the client necessary to achieve the implementation of associated policies, rules and procedures and meet our safety management objectives.

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quality policy statement

Barminco Limited is committed to providing contracting and consulting services which are seen to be amongst the best in the mining industry. Our objective is to ensure the controlled growth of the company through our reputation for doing the work in accordance with the clients expectations.

To help us achieve our quality objectives we have introduced an integrated management system which not only meets the relevant mining acts and regulations and the Quality Standard AS/NZS ISO:9001-2000 but also provides us with the basis for continual improvement.

The management of Barminco Limited are committed to the concept of excellence and actively encourage all staff to be involved in meeting our corporate objectives by using and continually improving our systems.

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it policy

Barminco Limited have made a commitment to providing employees with the relevant technology to be able to perform the duties required of them in the most efficient manner. As such a majority of employees within the company have access to both email and internet facilities.

In line with these facilities being made available Barminco also has adopted a policy that whilst reasonable use of the internet and computer systems for private use is acceptable, it is considered unacceptable for such use during work hours and to access explicit material that could have a negative impact on the Company.

Consequently Barminco will implement a policy of monitoring the email and internet system on an as required basis (that is where allegations or a suspicion of serious misconduct has occurred). In the circumstance that monitoring does occur of an employees account, the employee will be notified of the results of such an action.

Barminco Limited will continue to adopt a tolerant approach to use of the email and internet system provided that all employees also adopt a mature and professional approach to this system.

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alcohol & drug policy

Barminco Limited acknowledge our responsibility to provide a safe and healthy work environment for all people on all our sites, and to ensure as far as practicable that all employees are fit to carry out their work safely and productively at all times.

Our objective is to prevent accidents by eliminating substance abuse in the workplace and to ensure relevant Acts and Regulations are understood and addressed.

To achieve these objectives we provide training to management and staff on how to detect possible problems, and a detailed procedure on how to deal with employees found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs has been implemented.

Additionally all staff are screened before commencing work, made aware of our alcohol and drug policy and procedures and are subject to random screening as per the company procedure and employees letters of offer.

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environmental policy statement

Barminco Limited believes that effective environmental control is an integral part of well managed operations. Efficient and profitable operations go hand in hand with comprehensive and effective environmental protection programs.

The ultimate objective is to re-establish each site to a safe and stable condition with all environmental, heritage and conservation values intact.

To achieve these objectives we will:

  • Prepare an environmental impact study for all sites where we are the primary mining operator and incorporate all associated costs in the budget.
  • Work closely with the client on environmental issues where we are a contractor.
  • Develop, implement and monitor a comprehensive environmental management plan for each operation, which sets objectives for continual improvement and adoption of best practice.
  • Provide adequate training to enable employees to recognise the potential impact of their activities, and to monitor the state of the environment throughout the operation.
  • Design, operate and decommission all sites and associated infrastructure to avoid any adverse environmental impact.

The management of Barminco Limited are committed to the environment and actively encourage all staff to be involved in meeting our environmental objectives.

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indigenous people policy statement

Barminco Limited respects the traditions and cultures of Indigenous People and recognises the unique relationship that Indigenous People have to both land and sea. Barminco Limited believes that effective management of indigenous matters forms an integral part of successful operations.

Barminco's principles in dealing with indigenous people are:

  • The building of trust and respect.
  • Respect for human rights, property rights, and sites of cultural or religious significance.
  • Adherence to acceptable protocols and meeting procedures that are endorsed by indigenous people.

Barminco Limited will comply with Acts and Regulations relating to indigenous people in the states and countries in which we operate and expect our managers to be educated and active in providing culturally sensitive training to ensure employees recognise the potential impact of their activities.

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Workplace Relations Policy

Barminco's Workplace Relations Policy can be summarised as follows:

Barminco is committed to providing a harmonious place of work for its employees within the bounds of any applicable Awards or Individual or Collective Agreements. Where appropriate, Barminco will endeavour to pre-plan its operations and commence discussions direct with the relevant unions as early as possible in order to minimise any unexpected industrial problems. This will generally involve the use of face to face briefings with the respective Union Representatives.

To ensure a coordinated workplace relations approach is adopted, individual sub contractors engaged by Barminco will be required to submit an Employee Relations Management Plan for the scope of their work for Barminco's approval. Barminco will only approve plans that are consistent with Barmincoís own workplace relations policy. Barminco will monitor implementation of sub-contractorís plans and will require subcontractors to implement corrective action if non-conformance with the plans is detected.

Further, as a member of Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA), Barminco has access to the use of AMMA, a body specialising in Workplace Relations matters to liaise between Barminco, Unions and any other parties.

Workplace Relations Key Objectives

Barminco's key workplace relations objectives are to:

  • Provide a harmonious work environment which is conducive to both keeping employees content and achieving management's operational goals.
  • Prevent or minimise any industrial problems with Barmincoís employees.
  • Achieve no lost time due to industrial action.
  • Promote effective use of our dispute resolution policy at all times.
  • Attempt to isolate Barminco's activities from any external union activity or industrial disputes.
  • Resolve any disputes quickly and efficiently.
  • Comply with awards and agreements.

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affirmative action policy statement

Barminco Limited is an equal opportunity employer and we believe that this philosophy is part of a sound human resource management designed to ensure that skills and potential are encouraged, developed and utilised to best advantage.

Barminco Limited believes that it is the right of every employee to carry out his or her job in an environment that recognises merit as the basis for employment. Such an environment is one that is free from discrimination, victimisation and harassment.

The Company will build relationships based on honesty, openness, mutual trust and involvement.

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noise control policy

Barminco Limited's primary aim is to reduce the noise exposure of personnel to acceptable safe levels in accordance with relevant regulations and best practice. Under present regulations the aim is to reduce noise exposure to less than the action level of LAeq of 85 dB(A).

Noise sources that produce impulsive noise exceeding the peak level of 140 dB(lin) are to undergo noise control where practicable, and where this is not possible, warning signs and protective equipment are to be provided.

Suitable hearing protection will be provided at selected locations on sites where there is a risk of hearing damage, and employees will be informed of noise risks. Employees have a duty to wear protective equipment when required and to have consideration of other personnel when operating noisy equipment.

Audiometric testing is offered to employees according to the requirements of the Mines Safety & Inspection Regulations 1995, Regulation 3.26 (d) (Health Surveillance).

A noise specification is to be issued for the purchase of all items of mobile and fixed plant likely to produce noise levels above the action level at operator or bystander positions. Suppliers of fixed and mobile equipment are to provide a test certificate of measured noise levels as per the specifications, prior to delivery of the machine. Where the equipment noise levels at the operator position exceed the action level, all practicable noise control is to be carried out by the supplier.

Barminco Employees and Contractors engaged in any activity on the mine site are to comply with the noise control and personal hearing protection procedures of the mine site.

Temporary work areas are to have all practical noise control carried out and appropriate warning signs and protective equipment provided where there is a risk of noise induced hearing loss.

Barminco Limited are committed to providing a safe working environment.

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training policy

Barminco believes that its employees are our greatest asset. Helping employees to develop is crucial to the achievement of the company's goals. All training practices and procedures should support individual employees to achieve these goals. In this way Barminco sees training as an investment in the performance of individuals and the organisation.

Barminco's training programs are designed to meet the following objectives.

  • Organisational objective - to meet the company's goals
  • Productivity objective - to maximise productivity
  • Quality of working life objective - to provide job satisfaction
  • Careers objective - to develop careers

Barminco aims to enhance individuals to develop within his or her position through training. Subsequently the organisation will benefit with well trained staff that provide efficient service to the company and have job satisfaction in their positions.

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fatigue policy

Barminco Limited commits to ensuring that roster arrangements are reviewed in line with applicable guidelines.

Barminco also commits to providing education to employees to assist them to manage their recuperation period effectively. The company also provides a Responsible Person on site for employees to discuss issues with if necessary.

Barminco actively encourages employees to take an active part in managing fatigue by ensuring that they present themselves to work in a fit state.

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privacy policy

Barminco is committed to protecting the privacy of all individuals in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (as amended) (Act). Terms used in this document have the meaning given to them in the Act.

As required by the National Privacy Principle (NPP) 5 at Schedule 3 of the Act, this document sets out Barmincoís policies on its management of personal information.

This policy applies to all members of the Barminco group of companies.

COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Barminco only collects private information that is necessary for its functions or activities. Primarily the collection of private information by Barminco will be in the context of the recruitment of new employees. We may also collect information from existing employees for site clearance purposes, to assess their needs from a training perspective and/or for the purpose of progressing insurance claims. In all cases Barminco adheres to the NPPís in the collection and management of the relevant information.

Usually the information will be collected in the first instance from the individual themselves, however it is possible that Barminco will, with the individualís consent, collect personal or sensitive information from someone else, for example, a medical or police clearance or a drug or alcohol test. If we do collect information from third parties the individual in question is entitled to be made aware of:

  • How to contact us;
  • The fact that they are able to access such information (see below);
  • The purposes for which we have collected this information;
  • The types of organisation to which we would usually disclose such information;
  • Any laws which require us to collect such information (eg PAYE tax legislation); and
  • The main consequences for you if all or part of the information is not provided to us.

DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Barmincoís policy is not to disclose personal information to non-related persons or other entities without the relevant individualís consent, unless we are required to do so by law.

However, given the nature of our industry, it is not uncommon for our clients to request us to disclose to them personal or sensitive information about our employees or potential employees where to do so is required for the individual to gain initial or continued access their site. In such cases the individualís consent is required and the client will generally provide their own standard consent form for this purpose.

ACCESS TO AND COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

On request Barminco will take reasonable steps to let an individual know, generally:

  • The sort of personal information we hold about them;
  • For what purpose; and
  • How we collect, hold, use and disclose that information.

In order to do this, Barminco will first require proof of identity and may charge a fee to cover our administrative costs in searching for, collating and (if requested and considered appropriate) copying the information.

There are certain circumstances where we are not required to provide you with access to personal information. This includes where to do so would reveal evaluative information generated by us in connection with a commercially sensitive decision making process. The other exceptions are set out in NPP 6, a copy of which may be accessed from the website of the Office of the Federal Privacy Commissioner.

COMPLAINTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

If you have a complaint or require further information about how Barminco handles personal information or its privacy obligations in general, you may contact in the first instance our General Counsel, Victoria Strong, on tel: 08 9287 3000 or email torys@barminco.com.au, who will refer you to the person most appropriate to deal with your query.