Health & Safety Policy

THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM – BS OHSAS 18001

It is the policy of the Company to ensure that it’s undertakings comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other statutes and regulations and are accomplished in such a way as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of it’s employees and all other persons likely to be affected.

 

All staff have the right to stop work if they consider their health and safety is at risk.  This right can be exercised without fear of disciplinary action.

 

This policy will be reviewed annually, when circumstances indicate a change is needed or when legislation is introduced that necessitates change. The implementation of this policy is the responsibility of the Managing Director, assisted by the Safety Officer and other members of his management team.

 

It is our policy to prevent injury and ill health whilst striving for continual improvement in health & safety performance and to operate a safety management system compliant with BS OHSAS 18001.  This policy will be achieved by:-

 

01    All personnel exercising reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others.

 

02    Effective communications by all managerial and supervisory personnel with all employees, sub-contractors and others.

 

03    Ensuring all staff are suitably trained and competent for their work activity and that it is supervised and managed.

 

04    Ensuring the availability of adequate and suitable Health & Safety information.

 

05    Regular site inspections and reports to the managers / directors concerning the health, safety and welfare standards on sites.

 

06    The Company Directors considering the reports and ensuring that where necessary appropriate action is determined and acted upon.

 

07    Using appropriate controls to minimise the risks arising from our works.

 

08    The provision and use of suitable and maintained equipment.

 

09    Consult with employees on proposed changes to health and safety matters.

 

10    Ensuring adequate resources are available to implement this policy.

 

Specific objectives and targets are set and monitored during Management Review Meetings.  These are made known to all employees, who are encouraged to promote health and safety awareness and strive for continual improvement.  We also encourage our clients, suppliers and subcontractors to support us in achieving the successful implementation of this policy.

 

Work carried out on behalf of Network Rail on their infrastructure will be in accordance with their Group and Company Standards.

 

The policy has also been produced as a separate document and is on public display.

Reviewed October 2009