Sustainability

Modern Slavery

The company is committed to operating responsibly in accordance with all applicable government laws & regulations and fostering a culture of honesty, integrity, accountability, all employees (representatives) are expected to stick to set standards when acting on the behalf of Ironarc pty ltd. All officials, subtractors are required to review the Anti-Slavery Policy on regular basis after they are joined/hired by the Ironarc.


Definition of Modern slavery:
MODERN SLAVERY REFERS TO SITUATIONS OF EXPLOITATION IN WHICH A PERSON CANNOT REFUSE OR LEAVE BECAUSE OF THREATS, VIOLENCE, COERCION, DECEPTION, OR ABUSE OF POWER. ( WALK FREE FOUNDATION)

All representatives shall:

  1. Understand and comply with this policy, from directors to bottom level of management and workshop.
  2. Modern slavery include but not limited to: forced work, owned or controlled by as employer, dehumanised, debt bondage, human trafficking, constrained, child labour, exploitation (physical or mental)etc.
  3. Everyone from Ironarc Pty Ltd has obligation to report, any kind of slavery within premises, supply chain, exploitation of workers (foreign), or working under any penalty forced by employer etc.
  4. Management responsible to identify potential area of work, where slavery can take place and appropriate action plan to be defined to prevent the slavery.
  5. An awareness program within the organization should be introduced to make every one aware of slavery kinds, risks in involve, reporting of unfair treatment of people etc.
  6. Its responsibility of the organization to convey information about Australian Anti-slavery act -Modern Slavery Act-2018 .
  7. When and where any modern slavery act violation noticed, an action plan shall be design and implement my management to eliminate the discrepancy in the system.

 

Environment Policy

Ironarc has a core value that commits to minimizing the environmental impact of its work and in turn assisting clients in reducing their environmental impact.

The Company’s objective is to be environmentally aware and responsible within its circle of influence. To achieve this objective IRONARC will develop a Corporate Environmental Management System founded on the ISO14001:2015 Environmental Management System model.

The system uses the contribution of our employees in all relevant aspects of the business such that:

  • Environmental standards are regularly reviewed, updated and maintained.
  • Compliance with relevant standards and statutory regulations is ensured.
  • A focus on preventative strategy will be pursued rather than waiting for accidents to occur.
  • Pollution of the environment will be prevented by the way that the organization undertakes its business activities and operations.
  • If an accident occurs, it will be recorded and fully investigated. Remedial action will be taken, and appropriate measures taken to prevent recurrence.
  • Clear directions are given to personnel engaged in environmentally sensitive activities.
  • Where possible using environmentally friendly cleaning products. • Minimise waste by evaluating operations and ensuring they are as efficient as possible.
  • Assist customers in making environmentally sensitive choices.
  • Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst its customers and suppliers.

 

Organization will maintain and improve upon its environmental performance by:

  1. Training staff as required.
  2. Pursuing waste minimization and continuous environmental improvement programs.
  3. Establishing mechanisms to recycle natural resources
  4. Reducing the amounts of material and energy consumed.
  5. Where appropriate, improving and rehabilitating the natural environment.
  6. Implementing appropriate new technologies.

We expect that all employees will become familiar with this policy, understand it and support it, in all they do with environmental implications and demand the same commitment from their workmates.

 

Risk Management Policy

We accept risk as an inherent part of our business, but we do so only on the basis that we can effectively identify, manage, and mitigate/eliminate it. Informed and astute risk management is fundamental to the commercially prudent conduct of our business.

Our Risk Management processes and procedures are based on AS 4360/AS45001 “Risk Management”.

We:

  • Identify potential risks.
  • Manage the potential adverse consequences of the risk elements by implementing our procedures when undertaking the work.
  • Control commercial effects on our business by not accepting or by transferring residual adverse financial consequences.
  • To effectively implement these processes and procedures we:
  • Take on the appropriate management structures that are adequately resourced.
  • Appropriately capture information, monitor, and report.
  • Continually appraise and develop our management structure, procedures, skill levels, and technology.

 

Quality Policy

We are committed to implementing and maintaining a management system that will improve efficiency and productivity and ensure that all services provided meet with the requirements of our customers.

PRIMARY GOAL
The primary goal of this policy and all associated procedures is to ensure that we fully understand our customers’ requirements and to conform to these requirements at all times.

OBJECTIVES
The Objectives of this policy are to:

  • Provide adequate resources to establish, audit, and maintain the management system.
  • Communicate this policy to all employees through inductions and training.
  • Ensure that the management system is implemented on all sites.

Credit 2.3 Health Impacts Declaration

Glossary of terms

Biological Hazards

Any organic substance that presents a threat to the health of people or other living organisms. Biological hazards can include viruses, biological toxins, fungi, or bio-active substances etc.

Chemical Hazards

Any non-biological substance that can cause harm to life or health. Chemical hazards can be solid, liquid, or gas, and can cause harm to anyone directly exposed, usually through inhalation, ingestion, or direct contact to the skin.

Health Hazards

A health hazard is a biological, chemical, or physical factor that can have either short or long-term negative impacts on human health. This could include contaminated drinking water, exposure to toxic or carcinogenic toxins, exposure to dust or mould, exposure to viruses or contagious diseases etc.

Physical Hazards

A hazard that can cause physical harm with contact. This could include working in conditions that are too hot or too cold, vibration and noise hazards, working with explosive or flammable materials, manual handling, sharp objects, trip hazards etc.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

A safety data sheet contains comprehensive information about the properties of hazardous substances, the potential risks to health and safety, and how to manage these risks.

Guidance on using this template

This template has been developed for use by Applicants targeting Credit 2.3 Health Impacts Declaration from the SSA Certification Program. Use of the template is mandatory. If existing documentation is already in place in an organisation (for example a hazardous chemicals register), Applicants are encouraged to use this in the submission as well.

When filling out the template Applicants should ensure that all existing and potential chemical and physical health impacts have been identified and addressed. The intent of the declaration is to ensure the safety of all downstream users once the product is ready for use. Applicants are not required to address the fabrication of the product in this credit.

Supporting information should be provided justifying all claims made in the submission. Applicants should avoid using jargon, and all hazards and mitigating actions should be clearly explained in everyday language. Text boxes have been provided to allow for clear and detailed explanations to be provided for all required safeguards. Please note that known hazards must be addressed, even if these have not been included in the SDS (if available).

General Information

Applicant Name: Ironarc Pty Ltd

Targeting Level 2B   ☒        Targeting Level 3  ☐

Product Name: Fabrication of Steel Structures

Beams, Columns, Steel Structures etc.

Description of product:

Submission Requirements

Lifecycle phases to be assessed

Please assess and identify physical and chemical hazards of your product in each of the following lifecycle phases in the Physical Health Impacts and Chemical Health Impacts tables below:

  • Transport
  • Installation
  • Use and maintenance
  • End of life

Safety Data Sheet

Is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available for the product?

☒ Yes – a copy has been attached to the submission and all hazards and risks have been clearly explained

☐ No – If an SDS cannot be provided Applicants must clearly describe any identified hazards and how these have been addressed.

 

 

All hazards and risks (as identified in the SDS) are to be clearly explained in everyday language.

Machinery related Injuries – Injuries caused by cutting, bending, or welding equipment.

Welding fumes and gases – Inhalation of hazardous fumes from welding activities

Noise exposure – Prolonged exposure to loud noise from machinery and equipment.

Manual handling injuries – Strains and sprains from lifting or moving heavy materials.

Slips, trips, and falls – Slippery floors, cluttered work areas, or uneven surfaces

Fire hazards – Sparks from welding, grinding, or electrical faults.

Electrical hazards – Electrocution or electrical fires from faulty wiring or equipment.

Exposure to chemicals – Handling of hazardous chemicals like solvents, paints, or cleaning agents.

Eye injuries from debris – Eye injuries due to flying debris from cutting, grinding, or welding.

Fatigue related risks – Accidents or errors due to worker fatigue from long shifts or excessive

overtime.

Heat stress – Exposure to high temperatures from welding and cutting processes.

Ensure all hazards and risks have been clearly described

 

Physical Health Impacts

Disclose all identified physical health impacts for the relevant lifecycle phases, an example is provided below:

Health Impact Identified Method of Identification Relevant Safeguards Transport Installation Use and Maintenance End of life
Body cuts from Sharp edges of steel Onsite Risk Assessment All staff members are provided with training and PPE

Steel is covered with protective covering.

 

  ü ü  
Trip and fall On site risk assessment Clear marking of pathways, storage of material at allocated place X X X
Manual handling On site risk assessment Using right position for lift, using of machines for carrying loads, X X X
Please provide any additional information on the physical health impacts identified above that

Using of Grinders: eye injury, Cuts, PPE- Gloves, Eye Protection, face mask, using alternative process

Welding – Heat, Fumes – PPE – Welding mask, Shielding screens, respiratory mask,

Noise – High level of noise – PPE Ear plugs, earmuffs

Fatigue: Regular breaks, right posture, work height

Heat : Ventilation, Colling, Water, extra breaks during hot conditions

Fire Hazard – Fire Extinguishers, fire drills,

Manual Handling – Use of mechanical force, lifting training etc

Additional information:

Supporting documentation

Please list documentation to support the above statements and upload the evidence in your audit record.

Supporting Documentation

Name of document and location in submission

 

Reference

Page no. or section of supporting document

Description of Evidence
Onsite Risk Assessment Appendix B. Example Only. Pages xx – xx External Onsite Risk Assessment undertaken for Applicant by [NAME] showing all identified health risks.
WHS Impact and action plan 1-2 Safe Work Statements
 

Chemical Health Impacts

Disclose all identified chemical health impacts for the relevant lifecycle phases:

Health Impact Identified Method Of Identification Relevant Safeguards Transport Installation Use and Maintenance End of life
Example:

Respiratory hazard from coating

SDS Adequate ventilation and appropriate PPE (masks) are required for anyone handling the product   ü ü  
Exposure to

chemicals

WSHIA-01 Use proper storage, Provide PPE, Ensure proper labelling and

safety data sheets (SDS).

 
Please provide any additional information on the chemical health impacts identified above that were not captured in the table. Please ensure all relevant safeguards are clearly detailed.

Additional information:

Supporting documentation

Please list documentation to support the above statements and upload the evidence in your audit record.

Supporting Documentation

Name of document and location in submission.

 

Reference

Page no. or section of supporting document.   

Description of Evidence
Example:

Safety Data Sheet Appendix A.

Pages xx – xx Safety Data Sheet for Product A.

 

 

Cutting oil Various XDP1000- In workshop
 

Version control

Version Document Name Date Changes Author Reviewer
1 Health Impacts Declaration 13/12/22 For use KJ JB
1.1 Health Impacts Declaration  17/11/23 Allowed permissions to edit all relevant areas JB nil
1.2 Health Impacts Declaration 22/11/23 Resized text boxes to fit text JB nil
1.3 Health Impacts Declaration 01/08/24 Revised permissions to edit relevant areas & formatting amendments MC nil