Safety
Work Health and Safety Policy
Our overarching commitment to achieving zero harm across all telecommunications construction, high-altitude rigging, and civil operations through proactive hazard elimination.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality
Committed to safe, compliant and quality-driven project delivery.
Hawk-Eyes integrates rigorous safety protocols, environmental stewardship, and carrier-grade quality assurance into every phase of telecommunications infrastructure construction across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
0 LTILost Time Injury Focus
100%Verified High-Risk Licences
Tier 1Carrier Handover Standard
ISO Aligned9001 • 14001 • 45001
Our Four Core Commitments.
Our culture is anchored by four pillars that govern every high-altitude climb, civil concrete pour, optical splice, and remote site handover.
Zero Harm Field Standard
Health & Safety
Protecting our workforce, clients and communities.
Comprehensive WHS management, 100% fall protection, documented safe work method statements, and site-ready emergency rescue capabilities on every climb.
- ✓ WHS Management System & SWMS
- ✓ AS/NZS 1891 Tower Rigging & Rescue
- ✓ Take 5 & Pre-Start Risk Controls
- ✓ RF / EME Radiation Protection
Sustainable Infrastructure Delivery
Environment
Minimising environmental impact.
Targeted pollution control, bio-security weed washdowns, certified spill containment, and systematic decommissioning recycling across remote Australian ecosystems.
- ✓ AS/NZS ISO 14001 Aligned Framework
- ✓ Zero Preventable Spill Mandate
- ✓ Scrap Metal & Coaxial Recycling
- ✓ Flora, Fauna & Topsoil Protection
Right First Time Engineering
Quality
Delivering work to approved specifications.
Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), precision Anritsu sweep testing up to 6 GHz, dynamic PIM certification below -153 dBc, and flawless carrier handover documentation.
- ✓ Rigorous Multi-Stage ITP Verification
- ✓ Anritsu Line Sweep & PIM Testing
- ✓ Torque-Seal Witness Marking
- ✓ Complete Handover As-Builts & Photo QA
Verified Workforce Capability
Competency
Maintaining a trained and competent workforce.
National high-risk work licences, Tower Rescue, EWP, First Aid, CPR, client-specific carrier inductions, and real-time digital expiry tracking for every crew member.
- ✓ RIIWHS204E Work at Heights & Rescue
- ✓ Dogging, Rigging & EWP High-Risk Licences
- ✓ Telstra, NBN, Downer & Ventia Inductions
- ✓ Automated 60/30/14-Day Expiry Alerts
Our HSEQ Management Systems.
How Hawk-Eyes operationalises safety, quality, and environmental compliance across every stage of infrastructure delivery.
Risk Management & Safe Work Procedures
Proactive hazard mitigation embedded before any field mobilisation.
Every project undergoes rigorous hazard identification, task-specific Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and mandatory dynamic Take 5 assessments before climbing or energising lines.
Key Operational Controls:
- Hierarchy of Control applied to every high-risk activity
- Site-specific SWMS reviewed and signed by all crew daily
- Dynamic Take 5 assessments triggered by changing weather or site conditions
- Permit-to-work systems for high-voltage isolation, crane lifts and confined spaces
Environmental Management
Preserving Australian flora, fauna, and fragile regional biospheres.
Our Environmental Management Plan (EMP) mitigates ground disturbance, prevents chemical contamination, manages vehicle washdowns, and directs circular recycling of all decommissioned telecom materials.
Key Operational Controls:
- Double-bunded fuel and hazardous chemical storage protocols
- Rapid-response spill containment kits deployed in every field vehicle
- Acoustic and dust mitigation during compound excavations and generator runs
- Complete site clean-up and biological restoration prior to demobilisation
Quality Assurance & Inspections
Precision testing and documented verification at every milestone.
From geotechnical foundation pours to RF feeder line sweeps, our quality framework verifies compliance against engineering drawings, carrier standards, and Australian building codes.
Key Operational Controls:
- Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) with customer witness and hold points
- Calibrated Anritsu SiteMaster sweep & dynamic PIM testing
- Torque-seal witness marking on all structural steel bolts and antenna brackets
- High-resolution photographic handover packs with GPS and timestamp indexing
Training & Competency Management
A skilled, certified workforce prepared for complex infrastructure.
Continuous professional development, national High Risk Work Licencing, Tower Rescue recertification, and proactive compliance tracking ensure our crews exceed industry benchmarks.
Key Operational Controls:
- Digital competency matrix updated and audited in real time
- Annual tower rescue drills and high-altitude emergency scenarios
- First Aid, CPR and remote wilderness trauma response readiness
- Carrier-mandated safety inductions (Telstra, NBN, Ventia, Downer)
Incident Reporting & Corrective Actions
Transparent reporting fostering continuous organisational learning.
We operate an active near-miss and hazard reporting culture. Any incident triggers rapid escalation, ICAM-based root cause investigation, and corrective actions shared across all field teams.
Key Operational Controls:
- Immediate notification protocols to client representatives and regulators
- ICAM (Incident Cause Analysis Method) investigation methodology
- Documented Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) tracking to closure
- Weekly toolbox meeting reviews sharing safety alerts and lessons learned
Plant & Equipment Compliance
Fully serviced, tested, and calibrated machinery for reliable delivery.
From mobile cranes, EWPs, and winches to RF spectrum analysers and fall-arrest harnesses, all equipment is maintained on strict register cycles under Australian Standards.
Key Operational Controls:
- Centralised digital plant register with maintenance schedules
- AS/NZS 3760 electrical test and tag records maintained on quarterly cycles
- Lifting equipment 6-monthly inspections by NATA-accredited bodies
- Fleet 4WD pre-trip inspections and remote satellite tracking safety systems
Compliance, Certifications & Assurance.
Positioned to meet the operational standards of Tier-1 telecommunications delivery partners, national carriers, and infrastructure authorities.
Tier-1 Carrier Quality
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Systems
Hawk-Eyes management system is structured, operated, and audited in direct alignment with ISO 9001:2015 requirements for telecommunications and surveillance infrastructure construction.
Operational Scope: Planning, installation, RF testing, and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure.
Eco-Standard Aligned
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management Systems
Comprehensive environmental controls structured under ISO 14001:2015 to prevent pollution, minimise carbon footprint, and protect fragile regional Australian terrain.
Operational Scope: Waste management, chemical storage, site clearing, and biological rehabilitation.
Zero Harm Framework
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational Health and Safety
Engineered directly to ISO 45001:2018 standards to systematically manage high-risk activities, prevent workplace injury, and foster an active workforce safety culture.
Operational Scope: High-altitude rigging, crane lifting, electrical isolation, and remote site works.
Downloadable Policies & Governance.
Click below to download approved copies of Hawk-Eyes company policies in PDF format. Each document is maintained under our controlled document register.
Environment
Environmental Management Policy
Policies governing biodiversity conservation, zero preventable spills, circular recycling of decommissioned infrastructure, and erosion control during field works.
Quality
Quality Management Policy
Defines our quality assurance framework, right-first-time standard, multi-stage ITP audits, calibrated testing, and carrier-grade handover documentation.
Workforce
Fitness for Work Policy
Framework for managing fatigue, long-distance regional travel limits, thermal stress management, and medical readiness for demanding high-altitude climbs.
Safety
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Strict zero-tolerance (0.00% BAC) mandate, pre-employment screening, random testing, and mandatory post-incident testing compliant with AS/NZS 4308 and AS 3547.
Need Custom Project SWMS, JSA or Specific Policy Addenda?
Hawk-Eyes works collaboratively with Tier-1 carriers and principal contractors to provide site-specific SWMS, project quality plans, and tailored health and safety documentation.
Dedicated HSEQ & Compliance Enquiries.
Hawk-Eyes actively supports principal contractors, carriers, and infrastructure clients with pre-qualification questionnaires, site-specific safety documentation, and verified compliance packs.
Certificates of Currency
Public Liability ($20M) & Workers Comp certificates provided upon request.
Pre-Qualification & Vendor Packs
Assisting Tier-1 partners (Downer, Ventia, Telstra, NBN) with contractor onboarding.
Site-Specific Safety Documentation
Tailored SWMS, emergency response plans, and lift plans developed for your site scope.