Pressure Washing Victoria - Modern Slavery Statement

Pressure Washing Victoria is committed to operating ethically and responsibly. This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks across our operations and supply chains. We recognise that slavery, forced labour and human trafficking are serious violations of human rights, and we maintain a zero-tolerance policy across all business activities. Our commitment applies to all people working for or on behalf of Pressure Washing VIC, including contractors and suppliers.

This statement describes the steps we take to prevent modern slavery in our services and supplier relationships. We operate tangible controls to reduce the risk of abuse in the pressure washing industry, including routine checks, supplier selection criteria and worker protections. We also promote transparency through clear expectations set out in our procurement processes and contracts.

Our Principles and Policies

Zero tolerance is embedded in our policies. We enforce a strict stance that any form of forced labour, debt bondage, underpayment or coercive employment practices will not be tolerated. All employees, subcontractors and partners are required to comply with our ethical standards. Failure to comply results in immediate remedial actions, including termination of business relationships.

To support these principles we maintain clear procedures: pre-employment screening, worker identification checks, and contractual clauses that require compliance with human rights and labour laws. We also ensure that workers have access to grievance mechanisms and that their employment terms are fair and transparent.

Supplier Due Diligence and Audits

Our supplier management program is designed to identify, assess and mitigate modern slavery risks within our supply chain. We perform risk-based supplier audits and assessments, prioritising suppliers in higher-risk categories. Audit activities include documentation review, on-site inspections where feasible, and interviews with workers to confirm lawful and voluntary employment conditions.

Key elements of our supplier audit and assurance program include:

• Risk screening: we assess new and existing suppliers for indicators of modern slavery, such as recruitment practices and wage payment methods.
• Contractual requirements: clauses requiring compliance with anti-slavery laws and the right to audit.
• Corrective action plans: for any non-conformance identified during audits, with timelines and follow-up audits.
• Worker voice: mechanisms that allow workers to report issues without fear of retaliation.

Reporting Channels and Whistleblowing

We encourage anyone who suspects modern slavery, exploitation or unethical conduct within our operations or supply chain to report concerns. We maintain secure and confidential reporting channels and ensure that reports are investigated promptly. Reports are handled in a manner that protects the identity of the reporter and prevents retaliation.

Our internal investigation process follows clear steps: receipt of the report, preliminary assessment, formal investigation, remediation if required and monitoring. Remedial actions may include working with suppliers to improve practices, terminating contracts, or cooperating with authorities when appropriate.

We emphasise that reporting is supported and protected; our policies provide for confidentiality and support to affected workers. Pressure-washing stakeholders can expect impartial treatment and timely follow-up to concerns raised.

Training, Performance and Annual Review

Training is provided to employees and procurement teams to raise awareness of modern slavery risks and to equip them with tools to identify red flags. Our learning materials cover: recognising signs of coercion, safe recruitment practices and how to escalate concerns. The training program is refreshed regularly to reflect evolving risk landscapes.

We measure performance through key indicators such as the number of supplier audits completed, findings remediated, and training completion rates. These metrics inform management reporting and continuous improvement efforts across the business.

We conduct an annual review of our Modern Slavery Statement, policies and controls to ensure they remain effective and relevant. This review includes consultation with key stakeholders, analysis of audit outcomes and updates to our risk assessment. The results of each annual review drive enhancements to our supplier engagement, audit frequency and remediation approaches.

Closing Statement

Pressure Washing Victoria is committed to continual improvement in preventing modern slavery in all forms. We reiterate our zero-tolerance policy and our proactive approach to supplier audits, secure reporting channels and regular annual review. By embedding these practices into our operations and culture, we aim to ensure that our services and supply chain reflect our strong commitment to human rights and ethical conduct.

Through transparent oversight, robust supplier engagement and ongoing training, Pressure Washing VIC seeks to be a responsible leader in the pressure washing sector, working to eliminate modern slavery and protect vulnerable workers.