Pageanz Worldwide is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for all participants, staff, contractors, volunteers, partners, and members of the public involved in our activities.

We recognise our responsibility to take all reasonably practicable steps to protect the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone engaged in our work across events, office operations, training environments, and community projects worldwide.

This policy applies to all Pageanz Worldwide activities, including but not limited to:

• Pageants, competitions, and live events

• Rehearsals, workshops, and training sessions

• Office-based operations

• Travel and accommodation related to Pageanz activities

• Community outreach, advocacy, and engagement projects

• Digital and hybrid events where applicable

Pageanz Worldwide is committed to:

• Providing safe systems of work

• Identifying and managing risks proactively

• Complying with applicable health and safety laws and regulations in all operating regions

• Promoting a culture of safety, wellbeing, and shared responsibility

• Supporting physical, emotional, and cultural safety

Pageanz Worldwide will:

• Identify hazards and assess risks associated with our activities

• Implement controls to eliminate or minimise risks

• Provide appropriate training, information, and supervision

• Ensure venues and environments are suitable and safe

• Respond promptly to incidents, injuries, or hazards

• Review and improve health and safety practices regularly

All staff, contractors, and volunteers must:

• Take reasonable care for their own health and safety

• Follow health and safety instructions and procedures

• Use equipment safely and as intended

• Report hazards, incidents, or near misses promptly

• Act respectfully and responsibly toward others

Participants and attendees are expected to:

• Follow event rules and safety instructions

• Behave in a manner that does not endanger themselves or others

• Notify Pageanz Worldwide of any hazards, injuries, or concerns

• Declare any medical conditions or needs relevant to participation where appropriate

For events and competitions, Pageanz Worldwide will:

• Conduct risk assessments for venues, staging, lighting, sound, and crowd management

• Ensure emergency procedures are in place and communicated

• Work with venue operators to meet safety requirements

• Monitor activities during events to address emerging risks

• Ensure appropriate supervision for rehearsals and performances

For office-based operations, Pageanz Worldwide will:

• Maintain safe and ergonomic workspaces

• Manage risks related to equipment, electrical safety, and manual handling

• Promote wellbeing, including fatigue and stress management

• Ensure emergency procedures are displayed and understood

When delivering community-based projects, Pageanz Worldwide will:

• Assess environmental, cultural, and physical risks

• Engage respectfully with local communities

• Ensure safeguarding measures are in place for vulnerable participants

• Provide clear guidelines for conduct and safety expectations

For activities involving travel:

• Reasonable steps will be taken to ensure safe transport and accommodation

• Participants are responsible for following travel safety guidance

• Risks associated with international travel will be considered and communicated

Pageanz Worldwide is committed to:

• Promoting mental and emotional wellbeing

• Maintaining safe, inclusive, and harassment-free environments

• Protecting children, young people, and vulnerable persons

• Addressing concerns promptly, confidentially, and respectfully

All incidents, injuries, hazards, or near misses must be reported as soon as practicable.

Pageanz Worldwide will:

• Record and investigate incidents

• Take corrective action where required

• Comply with reporting obligations under applicable laws

Emergency procedures will be established for:

• Fire

• Medical emergencies

• Evacuation

• Severe weather or external threats

These procedures will be communicated to relevant parties before or during activities.

Risk assessments will be conducted for:

• Events and large gatherings

• Training activities

• Community projects

• New or changing environments

Risk controls will be reviewed and updated as necessary.

Pageanz Worldwide complies with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Where local laws differ, the higher standard of safety will be applied wherever reasonably practicable.

Health and safety practices will be reviewed regularly to:

• Identify improvements

• Respond to feedback

• Reflect changes in operations or legislation

Failure to comply with this policy may result in:

• Removal from events or activities

• Suspension or termination of engagement

• Further action where required

This policy will be reviewed annually or following significant incidents, legislative changes, or operational updates.

By participating in any Pageanz Worldwide activity, individuals acknowledge their responsibility to comply with this Health & Safety Policy.