Environmental Management and Community Responsibility Philosophy

Total Earth Care's (TEC) work principles embody a philosophy of protecting Australia's ecosystems and conserving and reusing its natural, manufactured and cultural resources. Our philosophy is integral to the development and implementation of proven and innovative management strategies that provide a positive contribution to Australian communities and mitigate against adverse environmental impacts. TEC ensures that this Philosophy permeates the work of our team by continuous education, training, project planning and review.

The TEC Environment Policy comprises:

• The protection of Australia's ecosystems
• Identification, protection and management of threatened species, populations and endangered ecological communities
• The protection of genetic diversity of native flora by collecting provenance-specific plant propagules for revegetation, retention and creation of native habitat
• Maximising opportunities for re-use, reduction and recycling of resources on-ground and in the office environment
• Use of naturally occurring and 'soft engineering' solutions to civil construction
• Rigorous site management controls to eliminate pollution and comply with Government standards and industry protocols
• The responsible and sensitive use of pesticides and herbicides in accordance with Australian standards

The TEC Community Responsibility Philosophy comprises:

• Assisting in the development and training of volunteer networks
• Fostering the public understanding of environmental and cultural heritage issues in the wider community through education
• Recognition of the primary role of Aboriginal communities in the management of their cultural heritage and the importance of aiding their involvement through consultation and employment
• Recognising the fundamental role of local communities in the management of urban bushland

 

Quality Assurance

TEC's Quality Policy outlines our commitment to the preservation and restoration of natural and cultural environments by delivering the highest possible standard of service and product for all our clients. This policy outlines our commitment to:

• Provide product and services of consistent quality that meets the customer's needs and expectations
• Continuously develop and enhance the performance and reliability of our services
• Constantly encourage all employees to participate in business improvement programs
• Implementation and maintenance of a quality management system based on AS/NZS ISO 9001 (2000)

TEC has Quality Assurance Certification with BSI Benchmark (ANZ ISO 9000 Series). TEC has established, documented and maintains this quality system as a means of ensuring that product and services conform to specified requirements. This includes the preparation and effective implementation of documented quality system procedures and instructions.

 

Occupational Health & Safety

TEC recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset, and their safety and health is of paramount importance. TEC has developed and implemented an Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Policy and Program which assures the health and safety of our staff is maintained according to legislative and industry standards.
This policy is dynamic and is continually being reviewed and updated by our OH&S Committee.

All TEC work is conducted within the parameters of our company OH&S Policy and Program, and we utilise a range of task-related Safe Work Methods Statements (SWMS) for all on-site works. All site staff have completed basic OH&S training ('Green Card') and receive site-specific safety induction. Many of our staff hold additional technical qualifications such as chemical handling, chainsaw and machinery operation. The company has OH&S Standards Accreditation ASNZS 4801 2001.