We take our obligations and responsibilities very seriously under Health and Safety legislation.  Our objective is to provide a safe working environment for all staff and other visitors, whether on our premises, on-site or wherever we work.

Our Responsibilities

So far as is reasonably practicable, we aim to achieve the following:

• Provide safe equipment and systems.

• Provide a safe working environment.

• Provide safe methods of handling, storage and transport of materials.

• Provide people with effective information, instruction and training.

• Ensure the place of work has appropriate means of access and egress.

• All storage areas are safely laid out with adequate room for access in safety.

• Premises heated to the minimum temperature required by law.

Employee Responsibilities

All team members are obliged to take reasonable care for their own safety and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions and cooperate fully with us in the arrangements we make about Health and Safety matters. 

For example, team members must apply their informed judgement to:

• Adhere to the prescribed safe system of working inside or outside our locations.

• Report any faults or defects in equipment immediately to the Safety Officer.

• Report any safety concerns at all immediately to the Safety Officer.

• Report all accidents or near-misses to the Safety officer, no matter how trivial.

Safety Officer

We appoint a safety officer responsible for ensuring that people are aware of and fully comply with obligations under Health and Safety law. Until further notice, the company director, Matt Bargery, will act as the Safety Officer.

Training

Health and Safety guidance is given to all new team members during their induction, and regular refresher sessions are held to ensure best practice is upheld.

Evacuation

People should be familiar with the evacuation procedures when working from our company-designated premises, details of which will be displayed throughout the building. Team members working remotely and on-site are also advised to ensure they are aware of the fire safety procedures of their work environment.

Should people discover a fire, they should immediately sound the fire alarm and notify the senior staff member present.

First Aid

All accidents must be reported to the Safety Officer. If any person becomes ill or injured at work and requires medical attention, arrangements will be made to call a doctor or emergency services or take the employee to Accident & Emergency at the nearest hospital.

Hazards and Safety Risks

People are responsible for reporting any potential health or safety hazard to the Safety Officer. Examples are as follows:

• Fire risks, e.g. accumulation of combustible waste, blocking or obstructing fire doors, corridors, or smoking in non-smoking areas.

• Electrical problems, e.g. worn cables, loose connections, multiple connectors to power sockets, faulty wiring or trailing cables.

• Defective equipment.

• Defective flooring, e.g. worn or frayed carpets, uneven or slippery surfaces.

• Unsuitable loading or stacking.

• Broken glass.

• Carelessness by persons on the premises, e.g. attempting to repair equipment without proper training.

Discipline

Any breach or non-observance of this Health and Safety policy constitutes a potential disciplinary offence. In such a case where a team member knowingly puts others at risk, they may be dismissed.

Regular Review

We regularly review our working practices, including the general working environment and individuals’ workstations, to ensure that best practices are adhered to or adopted, that safety hazards are identified, and that accidents are avoided. 

Our stakeholders are encouraged to suggest improvements to our Health and Safety Policy, and suggestions should be made to the Safety Officer.

Policy and Responsibility Review

Overall responsibility for this Health and Safety Policy and the implementation thereof lies with Matt Bargery.

This Health and Safety Policy was adopted on 29th July 2021.

This Health and Safety Policy was last reviewed on 20th October 2022.