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Strategic Vision

Strategic Vision

At Newline Highways, our people are our greatest asset — and keeping them safe, healthy, and supported is our top priority. This SH&W Strategy sets out how we will deliver on our commitment to providing a working environment where injuries, ill health, and unsafe acts are not tolerated, and where wellbeing is embedded into our day-to-day culture.

Our approach is built around the Newline C.L.E.A.R ethos:

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Engagement
  • Accountability
  • Reporting
Objectives

Objectives & Deliverables

A. Set Clear and Measurable Targets

  • Publish companywide SH&W objectives annually, with clear KPIs and delivery timescales.
  • Use safety dashboards to monitor progress and performance monthly.
  • Align targets with ISO 45001, client frameworks, and public-sector expectations.

B. Maintain a Competent Workforce

  • Ensure all staff and subcontractors receive role-specific safety inductions and training.
  • Maintain a matrix of qualified personnel (first aiders, mental health champions, fire marshals).
  • Invest in CPD, NVQs, and supervisor development to embed SH&W leadership.

Key Focus Areas

Carbon Reduction

  • Transitioning to electric vehicles and low-emission plant across our fleet
  • Promoting digital paperwork and site reporting to reduce travel
  • Optimising shift programming to cut fuel waste

Target: 30% reduction in fleet emissions by 2027

Waste Management & Reuse

  • Reuse of signposts, barriers, and steel stock
  • Partnering with licensed waste carriers
  • Using recycled aggregates where possible

Target: 95% construction waste diverted from landfill

Sustainable Procurement

  • Prioritising local suppliers to reduce transport emissions
  • Selecting eco-certified products and materials
  • Auditing supply partners for environmental performance

Target: 50% sustainable materials by 2026

Site Environmental Control

  • Spill kits & containment on every site
  • Dust suppression & low-noise tools
  • Protection of local flora, fauna & watercourses

Target: Zero environmental incidents across all projects

Innovation in Infrastructure

  • Deploy suction excavators to reduce invasive digging
  • Explore solar-powered welfare & signage
  • Trial low-carbon concrete and modular techniques

Target: Pilot 2+ innovative technologies per year

Implementation Timeline

Quarter Focus Area Key Actions
Q1Culture & TrainingAnnual strategy rollout, team briefings, training plans updated
Q2Risk & RAMS ReviewRisk library review, method statement refresh, site-specific inductions
Q3Audit & ComplianceMid-year audit programme, leadership site tours, ISO prep
Q4Wellbeing & ReportingAnnual SH&W survey, wellbeing week, reporting campaign
Governance

Review & Governance

The SH&W Strategy will be:

  • Reviewed annually by senior management and the SH&W Lead.
  • Updated to reflect changes in legislation, business operations, and industry standards.
  • Communicated companywide via site briefings, toolbox talks, and management meetings.

Closing Statement

At Newline Highways, we don’t just talk safety — we live it. Through leadership, transparency, and a culture of care, this strategy ensures that safety, health, and wellbeing remain at the heart of everything we do.

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Strategic Vision

Strategic Vision

Our people are our greatest asset — and keeping them safe, healthy, and supported is our top priority. Our SH&W Strategy outlines our commitment to a workplace where injuries and unsafe acts are not tolerated, and wellbeing is part of our daily culture.

Our C.L.E.A.R ethos:

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Engagement
  • Accountability
  • Reporting

Objectives & Deliverables

Objectives

A. Clear & Measurable Targets

  • Annual SH&W objectives with clear KPIs and delivery timescales.
  • Monthly dashboards to track progress.
  • Alignment with ISO 45001, client frameworks, and public-sector expectations.

B. Competent Workforce

  • Role-specific safety inductions and training for staff and subcontractors.
  • Maintain a matrix of qualified personnel.
  • Invest in CPD and supervisor development to embed leadership.

Key Focus Areas

Carbon Reduction

  • Transitioning to EVs and low-emission plant
  • Digital paperwork to reduce travel
  • Optimised shift programming

Target: 30% fleet emissions reduction by 2027

Waste Management & Reuse

  • Reuse of signposts, barriers, steel
  • Work with licensed waste carriers
  • Use recycled aggregates

Target: 95% waste diverted from landfill

Sustainable Procurement

  • Prioritise local suppliers
  • Select eco-certified products
  • Audit supply partners

Target: 50% sustainable materials by 2026

Implementation Timeline

Q1: Strategy rollout, training updates
Q2: Risk and RAMS review, inductions
Q3: Mid-year audits, leadership site tours
Q4: Annual SH&W survey, wellbeing initiatives

Review & Governance

Governance

The SH&W Strategy will be reviewed annually, updated for legislation and business changes, and communicated through briefings, talks, and meetings.

Closing Statement

We don’t just talk safety — we live it. Leadership, transparency, and a culture of care keep safety, health, and wellbeing central to all we do.

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