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Health and Safety Policy
My commitment and that of the Board Members to Health and Safety is absolute and in reflecting this commitment the following objectives shall be implemented within the Company: -
To ensure a safe and healthy working environment so far as is reasonably practicable for all employees, subcontractors and those others affected by the company's activities by prioritisation of funding and resources for safe working and systems.
Specific responsibilities are allotted to certain Directors and Managers these are detailed within Job Descriptions and Safety Responsibility Statements. The responsibilities are designed to enable those individuals to develop suitable standards and procedures by which to meet the Safety Management System.
Ensuring the Company goals of client satisfaction, ongoing business development and profit are not in conflict with good safety and industry best practice. A good safety record is of benefit to business, while a safe and healthy environment protects and encourages our staff, our most important asset.
I also believe that concern for the environment is an essential element of safety management and I shall set positive environmental policies supported by environmental procedures.
Specifically, I will ensure that:
- The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant legislation including that specific to the Rail Industry is seen as the minimum requirement.
- A Competent Person is appointed to ensure full compliance with legislation providing professional Safety, Environmental, Training, Railway Safety advice and strategy to the Board on all related matters affecting the Company.
- A Safety Committee meeting structure is established, aimed at including all employees and safety representatives.
- There is support for staff who abort work on grounds of safety and/or health.
- Fire and security arrangements exist and are maintained to meet legal requirements, industry standards and to exercise loss control.
- Arrangements exist and are applied to the identification of hazards, the assessment of risks associated with such hazards and the implementation of suitable control measures.
- That First Aid facilities are provided and maintained.
- Safety information, data and trends are reviewed and used for accident prevention and continuing improvement of the Safety Management System.
- Work on the railway infrastructure is managed in accordance with current Railway Group and Network Rail Company Standards in particular NR/CS/OHS/o02 Policy on Working Safely.
- All Employees, including visitors and sub-contractors are given sufficient information to carry out their duties with the minimum of risk.
- Training needs are identified and met.
- Managers demonstrate to staff our care for them, their safety, health and welfare.
- Plant and equipment, owned or hired is of a safe design and properly maintained.
- Suitable welfare facilities are provided for all staff at or near work-sites, providing shelter and messing facilities.
- Suitable Personal Protective Equipment is provided with training for all employees exposed to risks to their health and safety whilst at work.
- A robust system of self audit shall be instigated. This will involve inspections, safety tours and continuous monitoring in line with the HSE guidance document HS (G)65, Safety objectives will be set annually by myself for my management team.
- Commitment to complying with our client's standards whether mandated or advised.
- A procurement policy to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory requirements, Client's Standards and Industry Best Practise.
- There is the provision of adequate resources to meet these commitments.
Environmental Policy Statement
The understanding of the need for environmental protection forms an integral part of the Halton Scaffolding Ltd's business philosophy. I am committed to protecting the environment and believe that my Company has a responsibility not to compromise the ability of future generations to sustain their needs.
The impact that any of our activities, those of our clients/contractors, may have on the environment is an area of concern.
I will seek to reduce our consumption of non-renewable resources, and whenever practicable will select materials which have the least negative impact on the environment throughout their life cycle.
Environmental protection will have equal status to considerations for health, safety and quality
In confirming our commitment to protection of the environment we will treat environmental regulations that apply to our activities as minimum standards and where appropriate aim to better them. We will provide information to sub-contractors, customers and end users of our services to ensure that misuse will not be the cause of damage to the environment.
Responsibility for the environmental policy and supporting statement lies with me and the Board of Directors.
The environmental policy will be brought to the attention of all employees and will be made available to the general public via the company website and reviewed annually to assess its effectiveness, compliance with environmental law and to ensure that it reflects changing needs and circumstances.
Whilst recognising the fundamental responsibility of the company and its employees for environmental protection, particular attention will be paid to the following areas: -
Waste Management - waste will be kept to a minimum, compatible with best trade practises. Only licensed waste contractors will be used to dispose of waste. Our sub-contractors shall be encouraged to apply the principals of this policy but shall be required to ensure they comply with the minimum relevant legislation.
Flora and Fauna in and around project locations. Every effort shall be made to minimise the effects of the company activity on the flora and fauna within and around project sites. Specific tender stage checks shall be carried out to establish site specific conditions and the presence of any protected and or at risk species.
Recycling - whenever practicable materials will be purchased from suppliers who obtain products from replaceable sources.
Noise/Dust Light - will be suppressed, where practical, to ensure that no nuisance is caused to neighbouring establishments or the general public.
Conservation of energy - The Contract Managers shall introduce and monitor efficient and economic use of energy in the form of heating and lighting with the objective of reducing the use of energy.
Training - All employees shall be made aware of the objectives of this policy and the contribution expected from them. Employees with high risk tasks shall be trained in the environmental aspects associated with those tasks.
Environmental Objectives - will be set, monitored and reviewed to provide a management tool for my company to achieve the general aims set out in this policy statement and help achieve continuous improvement in our environment performance.
Legislative Compliance - reqular environmental assessments shall be carried out to ensure compliance with the legislation and the application of best available practice in environmental protection.
All employees are equally responsible for complying with this Environmental Policy and are encouraged to suggest improvements to this end.
TopQuality Statement
The established policy of Halton Scaffolding Ltd is to provide to it's customer's, products and services, which are fit for their intended purpose and are delivered conforming with the Customers, Manufacturers and Company's Quality Specifications, producing a quality product whilst maintaining customer satisfaction in a cost effective manner.
To this end management systems and procedures are applied to meet the quality goals of the Company and to satisfy the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 :2008 series promoting;
- High levels of customer satisfaction
- The delivery the business commitment
- Safe operation and protection of the reputation, value and assets of the company
- Quality of product and service for all activities of the Company
- A highly motivated and competent workforce who believe in Halton Scaffolding Ltd culture and values
- Understanding and support of the environment within, which we work
- Continual development of our business and internal processes
Not withstanding the above we will strive to create an environment that stimulates innovative thinking and provide for continual improvement. Maintain awareness of and apply where appropriate new developments in roofing technology and business methods with our customer.
I shall ensure that we can demonstrate improvement in our service delivery and internal processes so that we will continual to meet and build on customer requirements and stakeholder expectations.
I shall ensure' that we can deliver the quality goals by the establishment and implementation of management objectives and processes, which will be monitored against the requirements of the Quality Management System, legislation and our customer's requirements.
I shall set and monitor personal and job related quality objectives for my Contract Managers, which will ensure that standards of quality is maintained, monitored and progressively improved.
These arrangements and objectives will be administered by the Contract Managers utilising a. documented Quality Management System, supervised by me at the highest Level and assisted by the Safety & Assurance Consultant. I, as the Managing Director will maintain executive control of the Management System.
TopTraining Policy
Halton Scaffolding Ltd is committed to the continuing development of all members of staff and wishes to emphasise the importance it places on health, safety and environmental training at all levels throughout the company.
I as Managing Director will ensure that adequate resources are provided to ensure the following training objectives are met.
Our training objectives are to:
- Minimise the number of occupational accidents and illnesses with the ultimate objective to achieve an accident-free workplace.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
- Provide training to enable our workforce to maximise their effort for the provision of a first class service to our client.
- Ensure the training given to our staff is sufficient to meet the requirements of our Safety and Environmental Policies.
- Improve the efficiency of our workforce through greater confidence in their abilities and new skills.
- Create a sense of achievement, increase staff morale and motivation.
All of the above objectives will culminate to provide the prime objective, which is to maintain the highest possible standard of health, safety and environmental awareness thus ensuring the wellbeing of staff, sub-contractors, site visitors, the general public and our clients.
All employees and sub-contractors will undergo training consistent with their duties and responsibilities including induction training, which will be undertaken on the first day of their employment.
All training will be undertaken using competent trainers and where necessary licensed training organisations.
All employees and sub-contractors will be provided with such information and training as it is necessary to achieve the stated objectives.
Contract Managers/Supervisors will clearly demonstrate their support to our Training Policy by ensuring:
- Training is a live agenda item at management meetings and subsequent team briefings.
- Staff training and development are built into performance objectives of the management teams.
- That they seek out members of their staff who require training and ensure that they participate in organised training courses and not allowing other work priorities to interfere with training.