HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

The Company recognises its duties and obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and regards the promotion of industrial health, safety and welfare as an integral part of its employment responsibilities.

To achieve this, the Company will always endeavour to:

• provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities
• provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions
• consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety
• provide and maintain safe plant and equipment
• ensure safe handling and use of substances
• provide information, suitable instruction and training for our employees
• ensure all our employees are competent to do their tasks
• prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health
• investigate all work place accidents and illnesses
• review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, our employees have the following responsibilities:

• to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and the health and safety of those who may be affected by their acts and/or omissions
• to co-operate with the Company to enable them to carry out their legal requirements
• to comply with safety rules and procedures
• to use work equipment and tools safely and correctly
• to inform managers of health and safety hazards
• not to interfere with, damage or abuse anything provided for their health, safety and welfare

Disciplinary action, which could result in dismissal, will be taken against any employee who wilfully disregards the Company’s Health & Safety Policy.

A copy of our Health & Safety Policy will be displayed at each location around the Group. An up to date copy can be found on the Company Intranet and a hard copy can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources department at Head Office.

 

Jeremy Cuff
Joint Managing Director

Odette Darnell
Joint Managing Director


This Page Published 20th June 2017