Company Policies

• Eliminating hazards, conditions, and situations that give rise to potential accidents. Where this is not practicable then measures will be put in place to reduce these hazards to a manageable level.
• Training employees in safe working practices and ensuring that this knowledge is regularly updated.
• Consulting with employees’ representatives on the matter of health and safety on a regular basis and stressing that continuous improvement is the responsibility of management and employees alike.
• Providing a safe working environment that takes into consideration the necessary protection of employees with regard to access and egress, machinery, lighting, housekeeping, safe working procedures and safe use of substances, etc.
• Where this is not possible or practicable then protective equipment will be provided to protect against the hazards identified.
• Providing adequate first aid and re-lighting facilities, as well as accident prevention and health surveillance, to improve standards of safety and reduce accidents and lost time.
• Ensuring employees understand their duties under the health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Conducting its business in an environmentally sensitive manner, taking appropriate measures to avoid causing environmental damage, and reducing environmental impacts to a minimum when these are unavoidable.
• Reviewing and revising this policy at regular intervals.

The Safety Committee will administer the Company’s Health, Safety, and Welfare Policy.
The Safety Committee function is to:

• Administer and co-ordinate Health, Safety, and welfare activities in accordance
  with the company’s activities.
• Advice the managers on all health, safety, and welfare matters, together with
  recommendations on new and changing legislation, which may affect their
  operation activities.
• Consider all Health, Safety, and welfare matters that have been reported to the Safety Committee.

The Safety Committee will consist of:

• Works Manager/Site Engineer
• Supervisors
• Safety Officer
• Worker’s Representative
• Other members co-opted as appropriate
• The committee will meet as deemed necessary by the chairman to monitor the Company’s Safety performance and changing legislation.

The Safety Committee will consist of:

• Works Manager/Site Engineer
• Supervisors
• Safety Officer
• Worker’s Representative
• Other members co-opted as appropriate
• The committee will meet as deemed necessary by the chairman to monitor the Company’s Safety performance and changing legislation.

The Managing Director is responsible for overseeing the effective implementation of the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policy.
In carrying out these duties his main responsibilities are to

• Familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Policy and ensure they are implemented.
• Ensure that all levels of management are aware of their responsibilities in the Policy and are competent to carry them out.
• Authorize expenditure on services plant and equipment that is necessary to ensure compliance with statutory and Company Policy requirements.
• When necessary seek the advice of the QEF Manager on matters relating to health, safety, and the environment.
• In conjunction with the Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager set objectives and targets aimed at achieving continuous improvement in the performance of the Company.
• Seek to set a personal example at all times.

Directors are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy in their area of responsibility.
In carrying out these duties their main responsibilities are to:

• Familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Policy and ensure they are implemented.
• Ensure Managers/Supervision is competent and give precise instructions regarding their responsibilities to ensure correct working methods are used.
• In conjunction with the Group Safety Manager identify training requirements for employees.
• Where necessary seek the advice of the Safety Personnel on any matter relating to safety.
• Report all injuries, lost time, industrial health disorders, and dangerous occurrences/near misses to the Chief Executive and Group Safety Manager. Ensure, where necessary, injuries and dangerous occurrences are reported to the HSE and are involved in accident investigation where required.
• When required accompany members of the Health and Safety Executive when they are carrying out inspections where required and act upon the advice given by them.
• Ensure that all sub-contractors working in their area are trained and competent.
• Seek to set a personal example at all times.

Managers are responsible for the implementation of the requirements of the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy in their area of responsibility.
In carrying out these duties their main responsibilities are to:

• Familiarize themselves with the requirements of the Policy and ensure they are implemented.
• Where appropriate, ensure that written method statements and risk assessments are produced and issued to those affected.
• Ensure the implementation of:
  (i) Safe methods of working.
  (ii) Systems to identify hazards and unsafe situations
• Where appropriate, seek advice from the Company QEF Manager on these matters and be prepared to amend method statements and propose amendments to safety procedures, safety policy, and safety rules.
• Ensure that provision is made for
  (i) Welfare facilities and their maintenance, to meet statutory
  requirements.
  (ii) A qualified first aider or appointed person on all sites and there are
  appropriate first aid equipment/facilities.
  (iii) suitable protective clothing and equipment is available and used
  (iv) Only suitably trained and competent personnel are employed and that
  their certification is up to date certification
• Establish, prior to commencement of any sublet works, that Method Statements and risk assessments have been provided and that any subcontractor or worker is aware of the need for all operations to be carried out in a safe manner
• When required accompany members of the Health and Safety Executive when they are carrying out inspections where required and act upon the advice given by members of the Health and Safety Executive.
• Report all injuries, lost time, industrial health disorders, and dangerous occurrences to the Chief Executive and QEF Manager.
• Ensure, where necessary, injuries and dangerous occurrences are reported to the QEF and be involved in accident investigation where required.
• Request expenditure on plant and equipment, which is necessary to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements. Ensure that all equipment supplied is adequate for the job in hand and that sufficient information and training is provided to use it safely within the limits.
• Where necessary discuss with and seek the advice of the QEF Manager on any matter relating to Health, Safety or the Environment.
• Regularly carry out QEF inspections on areas under their control.
• Set a personal example at all times.

The main responsibilities of Foremen/Supervisors are to:

• Ensure that only trained and competent personnel are used to carry out particular tasks/activities
• Incorporate safety instructions in routine orders and see that they are obeyed.
• Be responsible for ensuring that employees and other workmen under their control are familiar with the current regulations safe methods of working and that they follow the Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Ensure that accidents, incidents, and near misses are reported immediately to Senior Management and assist in any subsequent investigations.
• Ensure that suitable personnel protective equipment is supplied for the
• Discourage horseplay and discipline those who fail to obey safety instructions in line with company disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure that equipment has a current test certificate, is only operated by authorized, competent persons and is inspected on a regular basis, and that any defects are reported and rectified.
• Ensure that new employees, particularly apprentices and young people, are given a safety induction and are shown the correct method of working and all safety precautions.
• Ensure that equipment is left in a safe and secure state at all times when
  not in use.
• Ensure that, where necessary, the worksite is adequately protected and warning signs placed as appropriate around work fronts, dangerous machinery, openings, etc.
• Ensure that work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that any spillages are immediately cleaned up.
• Ensure that all waste materials etc. are disposed of in the correct manner.
• Look for ways of eliminating hazards and bring them to the notice of management.
• Undertake any training that may be necessary e.g. toolbox talks, inductions.
• Ensure that safety helmets and footwear are worn by all staff, operatives, and visitors at all times.
• Set a personal example at all times.

As an individual undertaking an operative task you are responsible for ensuring that you look after your own health and safety and do not cause problems to others.
In particular, it is the personal responsibility of each employee to use properly and conscientiously all safety equipment, devices and procedures, and protective clothing and equipment that is fitted or made available.
All employees must:

• Carry out their work in accordance the safe working practices adopted by the Company
• Work to instructions given by Supervision or other persons in authority.
• Always obey all Company and specific site safety rules.
• Wear any personnel protective equipment issued to them ensure the equipment is kept in good condition
• Work in a safe manner at all times. Do not take unnecessary risks that might endanger yourself and others.
• Not use plant or equipment for work for which it was not intended or if you are not trained or experienced to use it.
• Report any defects in plant and equipment to supervisors immediately and
  ensure that it is in a safe and secure state when left unattended.
• Co-operate with the Company in maintaining a safe working environment and suggest any ways for improving it.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy.
• Immediately clear up any spillages.
• Ensure all waste materials and rubbish are routinely removed and placed in the correct bins or skips.
• Report personal industrial injuries and/or diseases to supervisors and ensure that entries are made in the Accident Book. You must also assist in any subsequent investigation.
• Report any dangerous occurrences or near misses to supervision.
• Report to supervision any person seen abusing the welfare facilities provided.
• Not play dangerous or practical jokes or” horseplay” on site.
• Not work under the influence of alcohol or drugs.