Compliance

One of the reasons why Shadforth has established itself as one of the industry leaders in civil construction in Queensland, is because we are committed to quality, the environment, safety, and compliance with all current legislation and client requirements. We ensure all our subcontractors are as well.

Client/Government Accreditations

• DTMR rating of R4B2F100 which allows us to perform a wide range of civil construction activities for The Department of Transport and Main Roads.
• The Shadforth Enterprise Agreement continues to meet the requirements of the National Code of Practice for the Building and Construction Industry, which allows the company to tender for and perform works on Government funded projects.
• Projects completed for leading mining companies.
• AS/NZS 4801 (Safety), AS/NZS ISO 9001 (Quality) and AS/NZS ISO 14001 (Environment) Standards Accreditation.

Safety

A Harm-Free Work Environment

Protecting our people, visitors to our sites and the community is something we take very seriously. That’s why we invest heavily in managing and maintaining health and safety through comprehensive induction programs and regular training, as well as complying with all workplace and safety legislation.

Shadforth Integrated Management System includes:

• Operating practices which adopt and promote the provisions of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and its associated regulation with significant importance placed in the areas of hazard and risk management and injury prevention strategies
• A commitment to providing strong leadership and accountability in setting the safety direction and establishing measurable objectives and targets
• A provision for providing necessary training, instruction and information to all employees, subcontractors and third parties at Shadforth work places to ensure their health and safety
• A commitment from senior management ensuring resources are allocated to implement an Integrated Management System that conforms to the requirements of AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
• A commitment to communicate Shadforth’s safety policy to employees, subcontractors, clients, and the community through internal meetings, toolbox talks, correspondence, emails, newsletters, and Shadforth website
• A commitment to achieving an accident, injury and incident free workplace
• A commitment to make workplace health and safety an integral part of supervisory and managerial positions

CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS HELD:

• WH&S (third party accreditation)
• Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme (met requirements)
• Safety Management System Certificated A/NZS S4801: 2001
• Federal Safety Certification

Environment

One of our core values is caring for the environment. Part of this includes the development and implementation of an Integrated Management System, meeting the standards set out in the current AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016.

Shadforth Integrated Management System includes:

• Operating practices which adopt and promote the provisions of applicable environmental legislation which seek to minimize environmental impacts, prevent pollution and minimise the likelihood of environmental harm through best management practices
• A commitment to developing sustainable environmental practices and establishing environmental objectives and targets
• A provision for providing necessary training, instruction and information to all employees, subcontractors and third parties at Shadforth work places in regards to environmental management
• A commitment from senior management ensuring resources are allocated to implement an Integrated Management System that conforms to the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016 Environmental Management Systems
• A commitment to communicate the Shadforth environmental policy to employees, subcontractors, clients, and the community through internal meetings, toolbox talks, correspondence, emails, newsletters, and Shadforth website
• A provision for the development and implementation of a waste management plan to avoid generating waste, reusing materials where possible, minimising waste, developing viable recycling opportunities, and ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste
• A commitment to encourage concern and respect for the environment and emphasis on every employee’s responsibility for environmental preservation to ensure its sustainability for future generations.

Certifications/Qualifications Held:

• Environmental Management System Certified AS/NZS ISO 14001:2016
• JAS-ANZ