SAFETY STATEMENT
OF
OWERS ELECTRICAL LTD.
Dunsfort, Midleton, Co Cork (Registered Office)
Tel: 021/4632615 Fax: 021/4634240 Robert Owers: 087/2567169
e-mail: www.owerselectrical.com
Issued to:
Date:
This docu m e n t contains p r oprieta r y info r mat i o n and is a d vanced s ub ject to r e turn upon de m a nd and upon the expressed co ndition that i t will not be used directly or indirect l y in any way detrimental to the interests of OWERS ELECTRICAL Ltd. This docum e nt m ay not be reproduced in any w a y without the wr i tt e n permiss i on of the Company Director.
TABLE OF CONTENT P A G E N O .
1.0 Organisation and Responsibility 4.
1.1 Responsibility of Man a ging Director 4.
1.2 Responsibility of Com p any Foreman 5.
1.3 Responsibility of Employees 6.
1.4 Sub-Contractors and Self Employed 7.
2.0 Training 8.
2.1 Training for Safety 8.
2.2 Record of Training 8.
3.0 Consultation 9.
3.1 Violence a n d Aggression 9.
4.0 Personal Protective Equipment 10.
5.0 Arrangements for Accident Reports and Investigation 11.
6.0 Welfare Facilities 13.
6.1 Canteen Facilities 13.
6.2 Drying Facilities 13.
6.3 Toilet Facilities 13.
6.4 First Aid 13.
7.0 Monitoring and Review 14.
8.0 Projects Administration of Health and Safety Policy 15.
8.1 Sub-contractors 15.
8.2 Duties of C ontractors 15.
8.3 Equipment Certification and Insp e ction 16.
9.0 Ha z ard Id e ntification & Risk Assessment 17.
9.1 Ha z ard Id e ntification 17.
9.2 Risk Assessment 17.
9.3 Control Measures 17.
9.4 Classification of Risk 17.
10.0 Site Work – Risk Assessment 18.
10.1 Fire 18.
10.2 Manual Handling 20.
10.3 Ha z ard o us Substances 21.
10.4 Noise 22.
10.5 Ladders 23.
10.6 Working at Heights 24.
10.7 MEWPs 25.
10.8 Portable Electric Tools 26.
10.9 Cartridge Tools 27.
10.10 Fit Out Works 28.
10.11 Control & Disposal of Waste 29.
10.12 Scaffolding 30.
10.13 Flammable Liquids and Flamma b l e Gases 31.
10.14 Alloy To w e rs 32.
10.15 Working N ear Overhead Po w er Lines 33.
10.16 Temporary Electrics 34.
10.17 Temporary Lighting 35.
10.18 Working in Mast Working P l atforms 36.
10.19 Battery Charging 37.
10.20 Electrical E quipment Installation 39.
10.21 Electricity 42.
10.22 Electrical Wiring 43.
10.23 Management of Electrical Safety on Site 44.
10.24 Underground Electrical Cables 45.
10.25 Vibration 46.
11.0 Emergency Telephone Numbers 47.
12.0 Safety Delegation 48.
12.1 Safety Representation 49.
12.2 First Aid Arrangements 50.
13.0 Additional Ha z ards Ident i fied on this Particular
Project. 51.
14.0 Site specific w ork/information sheet 52.
15.0 Statutory D ocuments 54.
SAFETY STATE M ENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
The policy of OWERS ELECTRICAL Ltd is to comply with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Applications) Regulations 2007 and The Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
The aim of this policy is to reduce injuries, ill health and other unnecessary losses and liability and to protect our workforce, subcontractors and the general public from hazards that may be involved in our work.
We are committed to securing the safety of all, and we will provide the necessary resources, structures and procedures, which are required to honor that commitment.
We accept that Health & Safety is a management responsibility and holds equal importance to production and quality. All those who authorise work must ensure the Safety and Health of all those involved, directly and indirectly.
We recognize the important contribution that employees can make to the implementation of this policy and therefore are committed to maintaining effective communications of Health and Safety matters taking into account any representations made by them.
A copy of the Safety Statement will be held wherever the Company is carrying out work and will be available to all employees, main contractors, sub-contractors and visitors.
Important:
Any additional hazards specific to this particular site which are not
included in the main body of the Safety Statement will be found in appendix A at the back.
Signed:- Date:-
1.0 ORGAN I SATION AND RE S PONSIB I LITY
1.1. RESPONSIBILITY OF THE M ANAGING D I RECTOR
The Company Director Mr. Robert Owers will:
(a) Ensure that an effective Safety Statement exists within the Company and take responsibility for its implementation.
(b) Ensure that adequate resources are available for the effective implementation of the Safety Statement
(c) Make safety a priority and show good example by having it high on the agenda when supervising work on site.
(d) Make all provisions for safety at planning, estimating and tender stage. (e) Ensure that adequate arrangements exist for employees to make
representations on matters of Safety, Health and Welfare.
(f) Ensure all accidents and dangerous occurrences are thoroughly investigated, cause identified and prevention procedures put in place.
(g) Inform insurance company of any accidents likely to lead to a claim, and the Health and Safety Authority of any accident where an employee is off work for more than three calendar days.
(h) Ensure that Site Specific Method Statements are prepared where required. (i) Ensure that all risks are insured especially in relation to injuries to
employees, members of the public and loss or damage to company
property.
(j) Review insurance and claims records periodically and make changes deemed necessary.
(k) Ensure that an evaluation of the extent to which the Safety Statement was put into effect is included in the Company’s Annual Report.
(l) Obtain, where necessary, the services of a competent person to advise on safety and health, if such expertise is not available in the company.
(m) Review the effectiveness of the Company Safety Statement annually and ensure that it is modified as necessary.
(n) Ensure that and additional hazards that apply to a particular site that are not included in the main body of the Safety Statement are identified and inserted in Appendix A at the back of this document.
(o) Prepare emergency plans to cover fire warnings, fire fighting, evacuation, assembly and control points, emergency numbers and calling the emergency services.
(p) Ensure all employees are in possession of FAS Safe Pass Card
1.2 RESPONSIBILIT I ES O F COMPANY FOREMAN
The Company Foreman Mr. Brian Owers will:
(a) Acquire a full and accurate knowledge and understanding of the safety Statement and ensure that all employees, self-employed and sub- contractors are made aware of their responsibilities under it.
(b) Ensure so far as is reasonably practicable that safe systems of work are in place and adequate supervision is provided at all times.
(c) Maintain a tidy workplace. Arrange for regular clean-ups.
(d) Ensure that all access routes; walkways and doorways are clean and free of trip hazards.
(e) Issue any personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, dust masks etc. to employees as is necessary.
(f) Enforce the wearing of such equipment for all on site.
(g) Prior to using scaffolding check that the weekly WH1 has been completed. (h) Perform a safety check on all electrical equipment, hand tools and other
such equipment weekly.
(i) Identify defects in equipment, plant or machinery and organize their repair. (j) Ensure safe disposal of waste material.
(k) Ensure all accidents are recorded in the Company Accident Book and persons receive proper medical attention and /or first aid.
(l) Ensure that the First Aid Box is fully stocked.
(m) Investigate any serious accident and report to insurers.
(n) Ensure compliance with Site Safety Statement and safety Procedures.
(o) Instruct all employees in safe use of tools and equipment and general safe work practices.
1.3 RESPONSIBILIT I ES O F EMPLOYEES
Employees shall:
(a) Take reasonable care of their own Safety, Health and Welfare and that of any other person that may be affected by their acts or omissions while at work.
(b) Familiarise themselves with and always conform to, the organizations Safety, Health and Welfare policy as detailed in the Company Safety Statement.
(c) Observe all safety rules and co-operate with their employers to comply with any of the relevant statutory regulations and directives.
(d) Use any suitable appliance, protective clothing, convenience or equipment in such a manner so as to provide the protection intended for securing their Safety, Health and Welfare while at work.
(e) Conform to all instructions given by the Safety, Health and Welfare
Officer and other responsible for Safety, Health and Welfare.
(f) Use only as intended the correct tools and equipment for the jobs, with all appropriate safety devices and keep tools in good condition.
(g) Report all accidents and damage to the Company Director without delay, whether persons are injured or not.
(h) Direct any suggestions or concerns on matters of Safety, Health and
Welfare to the Company Director. Employees shall not:
(a) Intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse any appliance, protective clothing, convenience, equipment or other means or things provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions or otherwise, for securing the Safety, Health and Welfare of persons arising out of work activities.
(b) Carry out any tasks, which they feel they are not competent to carry out, or which involves unreasonably high risks.
1.4 SUB-CONTRACTORS AND SELF EMPLOYED
The self-employed and sub-contractors are controlled by the same Safety, Health and Welfare Legislation, and are legally and morally obliged to safeguard the Health and Safety of themselves and of others affected by their activities.
All sub-contractors whether providing material and labour, or labour-only, are considered to be self-employed and have the following legal and moral responsibilities.
(a) To take precautions, so far as is reasonably practicable, to avoid any risk to himself or herself or anyone else who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
(b) Provide full and clear information to those who may be affected by their work activities, so as to minimize their exposure to risk.
(c) Advise and warn any public persons (third party) who may be exposed to a dangerous situation resulting from their activity.
(d) Provide their Safety Statement, familiarise themselves and comply with this Safety Statement and co-operate on all Safety, Health and Welfare matters.
(e) Produce evidence, when requested, showing Employers Liability and
Public Liability Insurance appropriate to the scope of work is in place.
2.0 TRAINING.
2.1 Training For Safety.
OWERS ELECTRICAL Ltd will provide such training as required by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 to safeguard the Safety, Health and Welfare of employees. Employees will be given safety training on various aspects of Construction site safety as required.
2.2 Record of Training.
Training Records will be maintained by the Company Director and will contain the following information.
1. Date of instruction or exercise.
2. Duration.
3. Name of instructor.
4. Name of person receiving instruction.
5. Nature and content of instruction.
All employees will undergo site induction training in accordance with site rules. They will also undergo FAS Safe Pass Training.
A competent person will carry out toolbox talks regularly.
All new employees will receive instruction on safe working systems and instruction in correct use of tools and equipment.
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3.0 CON S ULTATION
The Company Director will consult with employees on matters of Health and Safety in the event of any new work practices being introduced where health and safety may be affected. He will also be available to all employees at all reasonable times to discuss matters of Safety Health and Welfare at Work.
The contents of this Safety Statement will be brought to the attention of all employees.
3.1. Violence a n d Aggressi o n
OWERS ELECTRICAL Ltd will take all necessary measures to protect employees form acts of violence or aggression during the course of work and will act on any reports or complaints made by employees or other persons affected. The Company Director will investigate any reports made.
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4.0 PERSONAL PROTECT I VE EQUIPMENT
Supply and Issue
(a) OWERS ELECTRICAL Ltd will supply free of charge helmets, gloves, eye protection, ear protection, dust masks as necessary to all employees.
(b) All employees will wear safety Boots with steel mid sole and toecap.
(c) All sub-contractors will be responsible for supplying their own personnel with PPE.
(d) All equipment issued will be recorded and the employee’s signature obtained.
General Guidelines
(a) All persons on site will wear a safety helmet at all times.
(b) All personnel on site will wear safety boots with steel mid-sole and toecap at all times.
(c) All employees and subcontractors must wear clothing (Hi-Viz) suitable for their work, sufficiently tight fitting to avoid catching in objects or machinery.
(d) All employees and subcontractors must wear goggles, earmuffs, dust masks, safety harnesses, gloves etc. as required for their particular jobs or tasks.
(e) No exemptions will be allowed for jobs which take “just a few minutes”
always use appropriate protection
(f) Always ensure that safety equipment is of the right type, of good quality and in good condition and to an approved standard.
(g) All equipment and clothing is maintained in a hygienic condition, free of any defects and will be the responsibility of the user to ensure this.
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5.0 ARRANGE M E NTS FOR ACC I DENT REPORTING AND INVE S T I GATING.
Accident Reporting Procedures
(a) All accidents are reported to the Company Director immediately or without unreasonable delay.
(b) All injuries received at work are recorded in the Company Accident Book. An accident, which disables a person for more than three days, is a reportable accident
and will be notified to H.S.A. on the prescribed form. (IR 1)
When a serious accident occurs the Company Director or other nominated person takes charge of the proceedings and the procedure is as follows:
1. Observe accident location and status of injured person.
2. If there is a risk of further injury move injured person to safety, otherwise do not move.
3. Call for immediate medical assistance or emergency service.
4. See that first-aid is administered as required.
5. If emergency services are summoned ensure they are given exact locations and ensure they can access the site as near as possible to the injured person.
6. Appoint a suitable person to travel with the injured person and establish location of hospital.
7. Notify family of injured person and if required arrange for them to be transported to the hospital.
8. Ensure that the scene of the accident is not disturbed and if the H.S.A. are to inspect it; do not move anything unless further serious risks have to be avoided.