Health & Safety Policy

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) places a duty on the Company to prepare and revise as appropriate a written statement of general policy on the Health and Safety at work of its employees and the organisation and arrangements in force for carrying out that policy.

The policy and any revisions shall be brought to the notice of the employees.

The Company Health and Safety Policy is the direct concern of all employees and management are accountable to the Board for its implementation.

This policy has been prepared in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 which imposes general duties on all directors, managers, employees, and the self employed, in the interest of anyone that may be affected by the company’s undertakings. It also applies to full-time, part-time, agency and contract staff, staff that are permanently based in the office or those who are visiting. Furthermore due to the nature of the business it shall also apply to work being carried out externally on company business, so far as is reasonably practicable. Where attendance of a site managed by others is required, and a dedicated Health & Safety Policy applies to that employer, then this shall prevail.

Policy Statement

The Company recognises its Health and Safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations made under the Act.

The Company has appointed Managing Director James Quay to overview the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and to liaise with the HSE as necessary.

The Company has a system for reporting of accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences to the relevant enforcing authority.

The Company will so far as is reasonably practicable: -

• Provide and maintain a safe place of work, a safe system of work, safe appliances for work and a safe and healthy environment; and
• Provide such information and instruction as may be necessary to ensure the health and safety of it’s employees and to promote awareness and understanding of Health and Safety.

Written procedures and monitoring systems are provided to achieve this goal.

All employees of the Company agree, as a condition of their contract of employment, to take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of themselves and those who may be affected by their acts or omissions. They will co-operate with their employer to enable their employer to carry out his Health and Safety duties towards them. Failure to comply with Health and Safety duties can lead to instant dismissal.

Responsibility for Health and Safety lies with the Managing Director and Board of Directors of the Company. This responsibility is delegated to line management in accordance with the usual chain of duties.

The Company recognises its duty of care to the general public and all lawful visitors to the Company’s premises and those areas under its control, and others who may be affected by its undertakings. Persons who fail to take reasonable precautions for their own Health and Safety will be regarded as in breach of Company Policy, which will entitle the Company to take the appropriate measures.

We request that our customers and visitors respect our commitment to Health and Safety and this policy, a copy of which can be obtained on demand.

This policy will be regularly monitored to ensure that the objectives are achieved. It shall be reviewed and if necessary revised in the light of new hazards, organisational or legislative changes.