Environment Policy 

It is the policy of the SCE Group to maintain a high standard of environmental care and practice in the conduct of its business as a competitive service company to the heavy industrial and mining Industries and the general community. The Group will achieve this by:

·        Striving to achieve the best environmental practices that protect our local environment and natural habitats.

·        Adopting management and work practices that limit our environmental footprint upon natural resources, the land, air and water quality.

·        Being pro-active in the assessment of the client’s environmental requirements and recommending improvements to the client’s and the Group’s practices and procedures to achieve improved environmental outcomes.

·        Ensuring that all SCE Group personnel are aware of their environmental responsibilities and accountabilities and act in accordance with practices and procedures developed by the Group.

·        Continually improving the processes and performance through the commitment of all SCE Group personnel.

·        Complying with Federal and State laws, regulations and standards and using the best practicable means to minimise any adverse environmental impacts.

·     Operating with a Management System that is certifies to AS/NZS 14001:2004

·        Communicating with local government and the community on environmental issues and contributing to the development of policies, legislation and regulations that may affect the SCE Group. 

Responsibilities:

·        The Managing Director is ultimately responsible and accountable for Environmental Management across the SCE Group.

·       Divisional Management is responsible for establishing management systems, environmentally sustainable work practices and processes, and for establishing procedures and work instructions that support this policy.

·       Business Managers are responsible for establishing and maintaining an environmental hazard register ensuring that risk assessments are developed for activities and or assets within their businesses.  Risk Assessments and controls shall be linked to the hazards listed in the hazard register.

·       Business Unit Managers are responsible for establishing mechanisms by which management systems and their components are reviewed and continuously improved.

·       Supervisors/Superintendents are responsible for conditions and work practices under their control and for providing leadership to implement, monitor and review environmental management practices.

·       Supervisors/Superintendents are responsible to assess and monitor employee and contractor competencies of work performance, and intervene where necessary to improved environmental management.  

·     Employees are responsible for ensuring that they comply with documented procedures and work instructions and that    their work methods minimize adverse impact upon the local environment.

·       Employees are required to report any adverse environmental impact to their supervisor without delay.  Employees trained in environmental response are required to take action to minimize the adverse impact, whilst ensuring that their health and safety is not placed at risk.

·       OH&S Consultative Committees are empowered by the Managing Director to review environmental incidents and to make recommendations to prevent recurrence. 

R. Newman

Managing Director

January 23, 2009