Health & Safety

There is no task so urgent that it cannot be done SAFELY.

SML places high value and focus on providing a safe workplace and culture for all our staff, industry partners, clients and the public.

Steve Murphy Limited maintains a “nil tolerance” policy when it comes to the safety of its staff and contractors. High standards are set and maintained by our dedicated team and complimented by a comprehensive safety system which has been developed internally within SML’s software package Trackit.

In addition to maintaining these standards, Steve Murphy Limited was proud to be awarded the winner of the ACC Workplace Safety Award for the Champion Canterbury Business Awards in 2017. SML continues to maintain a 5 STAR Log Transport Contractor Certification status and ACC Fleetsaver Gold. We have been active members of Transporting New Zealand for over 30 years. Managing Director Chris Murphy is also a member of The Executive Committee of the Log Transport Safety Council.

As part of SML’s system management, our compliance team maintain and build on our ISO2001:2015 accreditation to ensure we are providing an auditable, sustainable solution for our customers each day and into the future.

SML is a community-based business, we work closely with supporting charitable trust foundations. As part of this, we are proud to be partnered with Rayonier Matariki Forests and Canterbury West Coast Wood Council in conjunction with the Sheffield, Glentunnel, Ashley and Sefton schools in providing the students, teachers, and parents education about sharing the road. NZ Trucking has played an integral part within this by supplying the NZ Safety Truck and resources throughout these programs. Visit the New Zealand Trucking Association for more details.

We have an active drug and alcohol policy where all staff undergo pre-employment testing and ongoing random testing for 100% compliance.
The company also provides an occupational assistance programme for staff requiring independent support and guidance.
SML has an active drug and alcohol policy where all staff undergo pre-employment testing and ongoing random testing for 100% compliance. We also provide an occupational assistance programme for staff requiring independent support and guidance along with annual health checks monitoring their wellbeing. All drivers are required to undergo training and to maintain guidelines as set out during the induction process which establishes minimum standards. All new driving staff immediately begin their National Certificate in Road Transportation with a company objective to have this completed within 2 years.