EBNI
EBNI
Incident Management
EBNI is committed to prompt and thorough incident reporting, investigation and follow-up. Our incident management process includes:
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Immediate Response: In the event of an incident or near miss, work stops immediately. Injured individuals receive first aid or medical attention as needed. Hazards are secured to prevent further harm.
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Notification: As required by law, EBNI will notify SafeWork NSW immediately of any notifiable incident (fatality, serious injury/illness or dangerous incident). We will cooperate fully with any regulatory investigations. All notifiable incidents are documented, and a detailed report is submitted in the prescribed form.
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Investigation: A methodical inquiry is performed to identify root causes. This may encompass management, safety personnel, and worker representatives. Findings and remedial measures are recorded.
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Corrective Action: We implement actions to prevent recurrence (e.g., improving procedures, additional training, and engineering fixes). We track the effectiveness of these actions.
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Recording: Incident reports, investigation findings and corrective action records are maintained. In compliance with section 38 of the WHS Act, we keep records of notifiable incidents for at least five years. Less serious incidents and near misses are also logged in our WHS database.
Subcontractor Management
EBNI requires all subcontractors to comply with this WHS policy and its associated procedures. We select subcontractors based not only on technical capability but also on WHS performance and qualifications. Criteria include valid licenses and insurances, a safety record, and prequalification status (e.g., white cards).
The CM3 scheme in particular is recognised in our industry; EBNI’s own CM3 accreditation demonstrates that we meet rigorous standards for safety management systems.
Subcontractors must undergo safety inductions at each site and receive copies of relevant risk assessments and procedures.
Contracts contain WHS clauses that hold subcontractors to EBNI’s standards. We monitor subcontractor activities through site inspections and audits. Any unsafe work by a subcontractor is addressed immediately. Effective subcontractor management is in line with the Federal Safety Commissioner’s requirements, which specifically cite the need for robust subcontractor WHS arrangements
Emergency Preparedness
EBNI maintains comprehensive emergency plans and procedures for each site. Under model WHS laws, all workplaces must have an emergency plan that tells workers and visitors what to do in an emergency. Our plans cover scenarios such as fire, medical emergency, chemical spill, and severe weather. Key elements include:
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Clearly defined evacuation routes, assembly points and communication protocols.
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Emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, spill kits, and first-aid supplies are provided, along with clearly marked first-aid stations.
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Training and drills: We conduct regular emergency evacuation drills and first-aid exercises so that all personnel know their roles. Plans are tested at least annually.
Review and update: Emergency plans are easily accessible to all and are reviewed at least every year or after any incident or change on site. Updates are made as needed to address new risks or regulatory changes.
Our Core Comitments
Risk Management
EBNI adopts a systematic risk management process to identify and control WHS hazards across all projects. In line with the WHS Act’s aim of eliminating or minimising risks, we apply the hierarchy of controls: first eliminating hazards where possible, then substituting less hazardous options, isolating hazards, and applying engineering, administrative and personal protective measures as needed.
Our multidisciplinary teams (engineers, environmentalists, and project specialists) collaborate to assess technical and environmental risks in design and construction. Safe design principles are integrated early in the project lifecycle (in accordance with Federal Safety Commission accreditation criteria) to reduce hazards at the source.
Legal Compliance
EBNI will comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice in NSW. We maintain a current legislative register and ensure project plans address specific legal requirements (e.g., licences, permits for high-risk activities, environmental regulations). As a PCBU, EBNI honours its statutory duties (such as providing a safe work environment, safe systems of work, and adequate welfare facilities). We commit to meet any state-specific obligations (for example, requirements under the WHS Regulation 2017) and to follow SafeWork NSW guidance.
Wherever available, EBNI adopts approved Codes of Practice as a practical means of compliance. (Indeed, following an approved code is generally accepted as meeting the duty of care in the WHS Act. For instance, we utilise pertinent codes like Managing the Risk of Falls, Hazardous Manual Tasks, and Construction Work to guide our safe work procedures.
All EBNI personnel must understand their legal obligations. We review legislative updates regularly and train staff on new requirements. We promptly report any identified legal nonconformities to management and address them without delay.
Consultation
EBNI values open and ongoing consultation with workers on WHS issues. In accordance with Sections 47–49 of the WHS Act, we ensure that, so far as is reasonably practicable, workers who are (or are likely to be) affected by health and safety matters are consulted. Consultation means that EBNI shares relevant information about WHS matters and provides workers with a reasonable opportunity to express views and contribute to decision-making.
We will achieve this through:
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Worker Participation: Establishing Health & Safety Representatives (HSRs) and Safety Committees where appropriate. HSRs are consulted on workplace changes, hazard controls and incident investigations.
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Information Sharing: Distributing safety bulletins, updates and meeting minutes. All risk assessments, safe work procedures, and incident reports are communicated to affected workers.
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Feedback Mechanisms: Holding regular toolbox talks, site safety meetings and surveys to solicit worker input. We encourage all workers (including subcontractor staff) to raise WHS concerns.
Issue Resolution: EBNI has a clear process for workers to propose safety improvements or report problems. All concerns are acknowledged and addressed promptly, and the outcome is communicated back to the workers.
Construction Work Health & Safety
Engineering Building & Infrastructure Pty. Ltd. (EBNI) is fully committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all workers, contractors, clients, visitors, and the community through proactive WHS management. As a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), EBNI acknowledges its primary duty of care to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all individuals at work (Safe Work NSW).
Our WHS policy communicates this commitment by aiming to eliminate or minimise risks in accordance with the WHS Act’s objective of securing a safe workplace.
