Health and Safety Policy

The safety director undertakes his duties and responsibilities in accordance with this Health and Safety Policy and shall ensure there are adequate resources available for the implementation of Health and Safety procedures.

In recognition of its statutory duties and in accordance with the provisions of the Health and Safety legislation currently in force, the Company shall take all reasonably practical measures to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of its employees.

In particular, the Company shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that:

• the workplaces under its control are maintained in a safe condition without risk to health and that the access to and egress from the workplaces are similarly safe and without risk;
• a safe and healthy working environment is provided which complies with the fire precautions regulations currently in force;
• no hazard arises from the proper use, handling, storage and transportation of articles and substances used in connection with work; and
• equipment and systems of work are safe and without risk to health

The Company shall provide as necessary, information, instruction, training, advice, supervision, clothing and safety wear to enable employees to avoid hazards and contribute positively towards their own safety and health at work and that of other employees.

Where employees are required to work at locations over which the Company has no direct control, suitable supervision, guidance, instructions and training shall be provided to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that any risks associated with their work are minimised.

The Company shall ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the health and safety of persons not in their employ is not placed at risk while they are on Company premises.

The organisation and arrangements shall include appropriate consultation between the management and employees regarding Health and Safety matters.

The management of Health and Safety within the Company shall include procedures to safeguard the wellbeing of all employees, with particular regard to supervision, hours of work and training.

The management of Health and Safety shall also include procedures to ensure personnel working hours are appropriately compliant with the Working Time Regulations particularly as regards safety and welfare.

All employees have legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to take care of their own safety and that of colleagues and to co-operate so as to permit statutory responsibilities to be successfully implemented.  Employees who wilfully disregard Health and Safety procedures may be subject to disciplinary action.

This Health and Safety Policy shall be regularly reviewed and amended as appropriate, to take account of new legal requirements, approved Codes of Practice, technological advances, customer's requirements and experience.  Such reviews shall take place at the quarterly management meetings and at the Annual Safety System Review held in January.