Work Health and Wellbeing Policy

Statement

Sage Property Advisers are committed to a work environment and workplace culture will value, enhance and protect the health and wellbeing of all workers. We are committed to complying with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, codes of practice and other safety guidance material.

Purpose

This policy outlines how Sage Property Advisers will support the health and wellbeing of all our workers. Our goal is to provide a safe and healthy work environment that is free from workplace injury and illness. This will only be achieved through the participation, co-operation and commitment of everyone in the workplace.

Responsibilities 

The responsibility for managing health and safety ultimately rests with the person in control of the business or undertaking (PCBU), directors and management. Workers also have important responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.

The Sage Property Adviser management team will do all it can to enhance the work health and wellbeing of workers by:

• supporting flexible work arrangements where possible
• provide information, instruction and training to enable all workers to work safely
• consult and involve workers on matters relating to health, safety and wellbeing
• reduce undue stress, remove or reduce any psychosocial risks in the workplace
• encourage a positive workplace culture and tailor support to members of the team where appropriate
• provide a suitable injury management and return to work program
• ensure the business complies with all legislation relating to health and safety
• eliminate or minimise all workplace hazards and risks as far as is reasonably practicable

The Sage Property Adviser human resources team will do all it can to enhance the work health and wellbeing of workers by:

• ensuring employees know that their health and wellbeing is a priority and feel valued for the work they perform 

• ensuring the design of work, work systems and work environment is supportive of employees requirements to perform their role. 
• promote health and wellbeing policies that support workplace health and wellbeing in consultation with the director.

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A Sage Property Adviser employee will:

• perform their role in a safe and careful manner and take reasonable care for their own health and safety
• report hazards, injuries and incidents
• follow safe work procedures, instructions and rules

Hazard and incident reporting

Workers must report hazards, injuries, incidents and near misses to their manager or the director as soon as practicable. Reports will be logged in the business's incident register, and appropriate corrective action will be taken to eliminate or reduce the risk of recurrence. Serious incidents will be escalated to the director immediately and managed in accordance with notifiable incident requirements under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.

Emergency procedures

Sage Property Advisers maintains emergency procedures for the workplace, including evacuation procedures and the location of first aid facilities and trained first aid officers. All workers will be made aware of these procedures as part of their induction.

Consultation on health and safety

Workers will be consulted on matters that may affect their health, safety and wellbeing through regular team meetings and direct discussion with management. Workers are encouraged to raise health and safety matters at any time, and may request the involvement of a health and safety representative where one is appointed.

Field and site visit safety

Given the nature of property advisory work, workers regularly attend property inspections and site visits, which may include unfamiliar, vacant, or unoccupied premises. Workers should:

• Advise a colleague or the office of their itinerary when attending inspections, particularly when working alone
• Exercise caution when entering unfamiliar or vacant properties, and avoid entering if conditions appear unsafe
• Follow safe driving practices when travelling between appointments
• Report any concerns about a property or situation encountered during a site visit to their manager

Mental health and wellbeing support

Sage Property Advisers recognises the importance of mental health alongside physical safety. Workers experiencing stress, workplace conflict, or personal difficulties affecting their wellbeing are encouraged to speak with their manager or the director in confidence. The business will consider access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or other external support services where appropriate.

Alcohol and other drugs

Workers must not attend work, or perform work-related duties such as property inspections or driving, while impaired by alcohol or drugs, as this poses a risk to their own safety and the safety of others.

Record keeping

All correspondence shall be maintained in our records management system. Information shall be treated as confidential and access restricted.

The director in conjunction with management and human resources at Sage Property Advisers will review the work health and wellbeing policy annually.