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Safety Policy - revised to conform with The Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 1. GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT 1.1 The prevention of all accidents involving personal injury or property damage is essential to the efficient operation of the Company. 1.2 It is the policy of the Company that its operations are executed at all times in such a way as to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all its employees and all persons likely to be affected by its operation, including main contractors, other contractors and the public, where appropriate. 1.3 The proprietor is responsible for the co-ordination and monitoring of the policy and for effective safety communications within the Company. 1.4 In this policy the term ‘safety’ is defined to mean: (a) The prevention of all injuries (b) The promotion of occupation health and hygiene (c) The council of all situations likely to cause damage to property and equipment 1.5 The proprietor believes that every employee has a responsibility for ‘safety’ and would point out to employees that there is provision under the terms of the Health & Safety at work etc. Act 1974, when a breach of the Act has been committed, for criminal proceedings to be taken by the enforcement officer against an ‘individual’ in addition to the Company and, in some circumstances, instead of the Company. The ‘individual’ may be a director or any person in a supervisory position having responsibility for others or an operative who has deliberately disregarded detailed instructions. 1.6 The penalties, which can be imposed, are the same for both the Company and an individual and may result in heavy fines or imprisonment for serious offences. 1.7 It is therefore incumbent on all employees to take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of any others who may be affected by their acts or omissions and also to co-operate with the Company in its arrangements to perform or comply with statutory safety obligations which include adherence to the Company safety policy which should be read in conjunction with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. 1.8 The prime responsibility for safe operation and a safe place of work rests clearly upon all sectors of management and the Company will ensure that the policy is pursued with diligence. 1.9 The proprietor will oversee and ensure that adoption and maintenance of proper standards of safety, health and welfare requirements of the Safety Policy and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and/or any other statute involving safety Ivaylo Nedelchev - D&I SAFETY/1 - 2. SAFETY ORGANISATION FOR D & I CONSTRUCTIONS LTD Individuals will assume the following responsibilities for safety within the Company: 2.1 THE PROPRIETOR/CONTRACTS MANAGER will: (a) Ensure the adoption and maintenance of proper standards of safety, health and welfare in all areas of activity of the Company to meet the requirements of the Safety Policy and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (b) Initiate policy for the prevention of injury damage and wastage. (c) Make certain that in the tendering and planning stages of contracts due allowance is made for adequate welfare facilities and for equipment to avoid injury, damage and wastage. (d) Arrange for adequate funds to meet the requirements of the policy. (e) Co-ordinate and monitor the Safety Policy of the Company. (f) Ensure that effective means exist for safety communications within the Company, advising operatives of the managements decision on safety matters. (g) Ensure that all levels of staff receive adequate and appropriate safety training. (h) Foster, within the Company, an understanding that injury prevention and damage control are an integral part of business and operational efficiency. (i) Set an example by high personal standards of application and discipline in ‘safety’. (j) Ensure that adequate arrangements are made and maintained for contract initiation details to be sent as and when necessary, to the Health and Safety Executive on Form 10. (k) Ensure that adequate arrangements are made and maintained for the necessary reporting of injury accident disease and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Executive. (l) Determine at the contract planning stage: (i) The most appropriate order and method of working constituent with safe practice. (ii) Facilities for health, hygiene and welfare (if these are to be provided by the main contractor then appropriate certification will be required on Form F.2202). (iii) Provision of adequate site access, egress and lighting. 2.2 THE ESTIMATOR will: (a) Understand the Company’s Policy and commitment to safe working. (b) Make certain tat in the tendering and planning stages of contracts due allowance is made for adequate welfare facilities and for equipment to avoid injury, damage and wastage. (c) Set an example by high personal standards of application and discipline in ‘safety’. 2.3 THE SUPERVISOR AND FOREMAN will: (a) Organise sites so that work is carried out to the required standard with minimum risk to men, equipment and materials. (b) Know the broad requirements of the Construction Regulations, other relevant legislation and instructions and see that they are observed on site. (c) Report all injury, accidents and dangerous occurrences to the director; investigate these accidents and occurrences in an attempt to establish the cause and to prevent a reoccurrence. (d) Give all operatives precise instructions on the responsibilities for correct working methods; see that they do not take unnecessary risks. (e) Arrange delivery and stacking of materials to avoid doubling risks by doubling handling; position plant effectively; ensure that any electricity supply if installed without endangering men and equipment, arrange for safe storage of liquefied petroleum gas and oxygen cylinders. (f) Plan and maintain a tidy work area. (g) Ensure that fire-fighting equipment is maintained and ready to use. (h) Implement arrangements with the main contractor and ready for use. (i) Check that all machinery and plant, including power and hand tools are maintained in good conditions and that persons using them are adequately trained. (j) Make sure that suitable protective clothing and that first aid equipment is readily available. (k) Accompany HM Enforcement Officer (Factory Inspector) on any site visits and act on his recommendations. In the event of the issue of an ‘improvement’ or a prohibition notice by the Officer they will telephone details immediately send the notice itself to the director. (l) Set an example by high personal standards pf application and discipline in ‘safety’. - D&I SAFETY/2 – 2.4 OPERATIVES (DIRECTLY EMPLOYED) AND THE ‘SELF EMPLOYED’ PERSONS (WORKING FOR THE COMPANY) will: (a) Observe safe practises and use the correct tools and equipment for the job; use the safety equipment and protective clothing supplied. (b) Keep tools in good condition. (c) Report defects in plant or equipment to the foreman. (d) Avoid any improvisation, which entails unnecessary risk. (e) Warn new men of know hazards. (f) Refrain from horseplay and the abuse of welfare facilities. (g) Advise their site foreman of any safety hazards that arises. (h) Develop a personal concern for safety for themselves and for others, particularly newcomers and young people. 2.5 STAFF WORKING IN OFFICES have their own responsibilities and will: (a) Observe safe practices and use the correct equipment for the job. (b) Report defects in equipment to their superior. (c) Avoid any improvisation, which entails unnecessary risk. (d) Warn new employees of known hazards. (e) Refrain from horseplay and the abuse of welfare facilities. (f) Suggest ways of eliminating hazards. (g) Make themselves familiar with fire procedures. (h) Develop a personal concern for safety for themselves and for others, particularly newcomers and young people. 3. HAZARD CONTROL 3.1 HOUSEKEEPING The Company believes in the need for tidiness on sites and at the premises and will promote good housekeeping at all times. 3.2 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT PROTECTION The Company recognises that hazardous situations involving machinery and equipment must be controlled in order to avoid injury and damage. Status law prescribes a standard of protection, which the Company regards as a minimum. The Company will ensure that a programme exists to cover the systematic maintenance and proper functioning of all safety devices and guards. It will also ensure that portable electrical tools are regularly inspected and tested. 3.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING There are areas of risk where the provision of protective clothing is a statutory requirement. In addition, the company encourages its employees to wear any item, which will protect them against injury.
4. FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE CONTROL 4.1.1 The Company has a substantial capital investment in its buildings, equipment and stock; it is a major requirement to protect this investment against losses due to fire. It is a paramount importance to ensure tat no person is at risk due to fire or explosion. Suitable fire fighting equipment is provided as adequate protection against these hazards and this equipment, together with the fire alarm. |