1. Policy
Policy The Project Director has the overall responsibility for implementing the Health & Safety Policy. The application and promotion of health and safety and this Policy is the responsibility of management and supervision within Power-Rite (UK) Ltd and its employees. It is the Policy of Power-Rite (UK) Ltd:
- provide safe and healthy working conditions.
- set and maintain high standards of health and safety practice.
- comply with the terms and requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- comply with the terms and requirements of all other relevant statutory provisions.
- maintain a programme of continual improvement.
2. Objectives
To meet the Policy requirements, Power-Rite (UK) Ltd has set the following objectives:
- identify hazards and assess risks.
- establish and maintain risk control.
- minimise the frequency of accidents and incidents.
- communicate to all employees their individual health & safety obligations.
- maintain a training programme for management, supervision and workers.
- ensure that adequate, cost effective, resources are provided.
- ensure the Policy is documented, implemented and maintained and is available to interested parties.
- review the Policy periodically to ensure it continues to be relevant and appropriate to the organisation.
3. Arrangements – Power-Rite (UK) Ltd
To meet the objectives laid down and to ensure compliance with the Policy, Power-Rite (UK) Ltd:
- maintain a documented system including:
- duties and responsibilities of key personnel.
- hazards, risk assessments and risk control measures.
- specific procedures and documents for the works being undertaken.
- details of arrangements
for specific health & safety issues, such as:
- safe system and places of work.
- training
- remises, plant and equipment.
- medical facilities and welfare.
- fire and other emergency procedures.
- dealing with accidents and incidents.
- records.
- communication.
- undertake audits and inspections of the various works against policy, legislation and procedure.
- periodically review the Management System and issue written information on the reviews undertaken.
- implement management programmes for improvements based upon the reviews undertaken.
- maintain a training programme and documented records thereof.
- periodically review and document the resources required to meet health & safety objectives.
- communicate the management, supervision, workers and Sub Contractors on health & safety
issues via:
- training/briefing sessions.
- induction talks and tool box talks.
- written notices and information.
4. Arrangement – Employees and Workers
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, employees and workers:
- must take reasonable care of their own health and safety and for the health and safety of others who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work.
- must co-operate together to ensure that the required legal obligations are met.
- must not intentionally or recklessly misuse or interfere with or refuse anything provided under a statutory requirement, in the interests of their health and safety, for example safety clothing and equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, handrails and fire doors.
5. Arrangements – Sub Contractors
- Power-Rite (UK) Ltd Contractor Policy – The Sub Contractor will agree to provide their services in a professional and workmanlike manner.
- Power-Rite (UK) Ltd Sub Contractor objectives – The Sub Contractor agrees to comply with all reasonable requirements and specifications as well as current legislations.
- To meet the Sub Contractor Policy and objectives, the Sub Contractor will undertake works in accordance with the
Environmental requirements laid down within the agreed contract and any associated documentation. This will include any client specific requirements.
- Power-Rite (UK) Ltd will monitor the Sub Contractor’s performance and take any action deemed necessary if a Sub Contractor is found to non compliant with this Policy.
- Any Sub Contractor contravening this Policy may have their contract terminated.
This Policy is current from the date indicated. The Policy is reviewed on a regular basis, and at a minimum, annually. Records of such reviews shall be maintained at our office.