GTM Electrical Services Ltd
Unit 3 Hamer Vale
Buckley Road
Rochdale
OL12 9BF
Company Health and
Safety Policy
Date / Amendment/Review / Section No. / Name / Signature30th April 2010 / Add sections on stress and display screen equipment / 4.34 & 4.35 / Phil Lord
21st Sept 2011 / Full review of policy / All pages / Phil Lord
GTM Electrical Services Ltd
POLICY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
GENERAL STATEMENT
The Company recognises its health and safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 and concomitant protective Legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act 1990, the Environment Act 1995 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, both as an Employer and as a Company and to that end has appointed members of Staff to be responsible for health and safety maintenance at the Company, to keep workplace procedures relating to health and safety under constant enforcement review and development and to liaison with the Health and safety Executive whenever necessary, so as to keep the Managing Director updated on any new Legislation affecting them, EU Directives, regulations and British Standards, in order to ensure compliance with same.
In recognition of its duties under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR), the Company has instituted a system for reporting accidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences to the Health and Safety Executive, including injury to any Trainee, and this is in addition to its statutory duty to keep an Accident Book available for inspection by an Inspector of the Health and Safety Executive.
In furtherance of (1), the Company proposes always to comply with its duties under S 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Regs 3-6, towards its Employees and, more particularly, so far as is reasonably practicable, to
a) provide and maintain a safe place of work, a safe system of work, safe appliances for work and a safe and healthy working environment;
b) provide such information and instruction as may be necessary to ensure the health and safety at work of its Employees and also compliance with the Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989, the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (as amended), the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, the Employment Rights Act 1996 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and to promote awareness and understanding of health and safety throughout the workforce;
c) ensure safety and absence of health risks in connection with use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;
d) make regular Risk Assessments to Employees;
e) take appropriate preventative / protective measures;
f) provide Employees with health surveillance;
g) appoint competent Personnel to secure compliance with statutory duties.
In further recognition of its statutory and common law duties, the Company has taken out insurance, with an approved Insurer, against liability for death, injury and / or disease suffered by any of its Employees and arising out of and in the course of employment, provided only that it was caused by the negligence and / or
breach of statutory duty on the part of the Company; such certificate of insurance being prominently displayed so as to be available for inspection at all reasonable times by Employees and the Health and Safety Executive.
All Employees of the Company agree, as a term of their Contract of Employment, to comply with their individual duties under S 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act, Reg 12 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and generally co-operate with their Employer so as to enable the Employer to carry out his health and safety duties towards them. Failure to comply with health and safety duties, regulations, works rules and procedures regarding health and safety, on the part of any Employee, can lead to dismissal from employment; in the case of serious breaches, or repeated breaches, such as dismissal may be instant without prior warning through the Company disciplinary procedure.
Prime responsibility for health and safety lies with the Managing Director of the Company and its Managers and appointed Supervisors.
In recognition of its duties towards the general Public and all lawful Visitors to the Company’s premises, or other sites of work, the Company regards the extent of its duties as compatible with Sections 2 and 5 of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Occupiers’ Liability Acts 1957 and 1984. In particular, where Visitors are under a statutory duty to wear personal protective clothing, or otherwise to take reasonable precautions for their own health and safety, failure to do so will be regarded as a breach of Company Policy, entitling the Company to take such measures as it considers appropriate, including asking the Visitor to leave the premises or site.
This Policy has been prepared in furtherance of S 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and binds the Managing Director, Managers, appointed Supervisors and Employees, in the interests of Employees and Customers. We request that our Customers and Visitors respect this Policy, a copy of which can be obtained on demand.
Signed ...... ......
9th February 2012 Managing Director
Date ......
Issue No’: GTM - SC 007
Last Revised: 21st September 2011
INDEX
The Organisational Structure ...... 1.0
Environmental Policy Statement ...... 2.0
Responsibilities ...... 3.0
The Managing Director ...... 3.1
The Contracts Manager ...... 3.2
The Company Secretary ...... 3.3
The Appointed Supervisors ...... 3.4
The Company Health & Safety Advisor / Consultant ...... 3.5
The Company Employees ...... 3.6
Organisation & Arrangements ...... 4.0
Accidents & First Aid Procedures ...... 4.1
General Office Requirements ...... 4.2
Fire Safety & Fire Procedures in the Office ...... 4.3
Fire Safety / Prevention on Site & In Vehicles ...... 4.4
Plant & Transport...... 4.5
Noise at Work ...... 4.6
Tower Scaffolds ...... 4.7
Fixed Scaffolding ...... 4.8
Work at Height ...... 4.9
Ladders ...... 4.10
Hazardous Substances & Process ...... 4.11
Asbestos ...... ,, .. .. 4.12
Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 ...... 4.13
Company Duties as Principal Contractor Under The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 ...... 4.14
Company Duties as Contractor Under The Construction (Design & Management)
Regulations 2007 ...... 4.15
Liaison with the Client ...... 4.16
Liaison with Contractors ...... 4.17
Risk Assessments / Method Statements ...... 4.18
Site Health & Safety Management ...... 4.19
Protective Clothing & Equipment ...... 4.20
Manual Handling ...... 4.21
Safety Training ...... 4.22
Safety Signs ...... 4.23
Housekeeping ...... 4.24
Welfare ...... 4.25
Portable Electrical Equipment ...... 4.26
Hired Power Tools & Equipment ...... 4.27
Abrasive Wheels, Disc Cutters ...... 4.28
Maintenance ...... 4.29
Violence at Work ...... 4.30
Lone Working ...... 4.31
Insurance ...... 4.32
Advice, Consultation & Policy Review ...... 4.33
Stress ...... 4.34
Display Screen Equipment ...... 4.35
Health Surveillance ...... 4.36
Summary ...... 5.0
Responsibilities of Contractors & Sub-Contractors ...... 6.0
General ...... 7.0
1.0 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
G.T.M. Electrical Services Ltd is a professional and environmentally conscious organisation, which acknowledges the impact that our operations may potentially have on the environment. The clear objective of G.T.M. Electrical Services Ltd is to minimise any impact on the environment by:
• preventing pollution, reducing waste and ensuring, wherever practicable, that measures are implemented to protect and preserve natural habitats, flora and fauna
• considering the effects that our operations may have on the local community
• taking action to eliminate or reduce, as far as practicable, any potentially adverse environmental impacts
• promoting environmental awareness amongst our suppliers, contractors and partners by implementation of operational procedures
• seeking to work in partnership with the community by behaving in a considerate and socially responsible manner
• ensuring effective and expedient incident control, investigation and reporting.
Managerial and supervisory staff has responsibilities for the implementation of the policy and must ensure that environmental issues are given adequate consideration in the planning and day-to-day supervision of all work.
G.T.M Electrical Services Ltd will fully comply with the duties placed upon it within the requirements of legislation, whilst at all times complying with, as a matter of best practice, the requirements and duties set out within Approved Guidance as issued by the Environment Agency and other organisations. As part of the company’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of environmental management, it is the intention that the company will work towards environmental management systems compliant with ISO14001.
All employees and sub-contractors are expected to co-operate and assist in the implementation of this policy, whilst ensuring that their own works, so far as is reasonably practicable, are carried out without risk to themselves, others or the environment. This includes co-operating with management on any environment related matter.
G.T.M Electrical Services Ltd will take all practical steps to ensure that potential hazards and risks to the environment are identified and that suitable and effective preventive and control measures are implemented. All employees will be provided with the necessary resources, equipment, information, instruction and training to fulfill the requirements of this policy.
The directors have overall responsibility for all environmental matters. The operation of this policy and the associated procedures will be monitored and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that they remain current and applicable to the company’s activities. This policy has been endorsed by the directors which gives its full support to its implementation.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 The Managing Director
The Managing Director has the overall responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of the Company’s Employees, and that adequate resources are available for health and safety provisions at all times.
The Managing Director has the overall responsibility for ensuring that the organisation and arrangements necessary for achieving the health, safety and welfare aims of GTM Electrical Services Ltd. are initiated, enforced and revised.
3.2 The Contracts Manager
Shall implement and enforce the Company Health and Safety Policy effectively.
Shall review accident investigation reports and be satisfied that the correct conclusion is achieved and that corrective action is taken.
Shall ensure that all nominated Supervisors are aware of, and implement, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant statutory provisions.
Shall ensure that responsibility is properly assigned and accepted at all levels.
Shall implement training to establish safe systems of work and working practices.
Shall formally perform regular / periodical site safety inspections.
Shall ensure that all fire fighting equipment is inspected and serviced at prescribed intervals.
Shall ensure that first aid supplies and adequately trained Personnel are available.
Must ensure that any unsafe machine or tool is adequately immobilised and removed from service.
Shall ensure that maintenance of plant and equipment is carried out on a regular basis and records kept for any repairs carried out.
Shall ensure that all Employees are aware of, and implement, the Health and Safety at Work Act and other relevant statutory provisions.
Shall monitor and ensure that Employees are complying with their prescribed tasks and working in a safe manner.
Shall develop Method Statements and Risk Assessments as appropriate.
Shall forward the appropriate health and safety documentation to Clients and Contractors.
Shall liase with the Client and their representatives on health and safety matters.
Must co-operate with the Health and Safety Executive and Company Safety Advisor / Consultant, and implement any recommendations / improvements required.
3.3 The Company Secretary
Shall ensure records are maintained of Employee inductions and training.
Shall report all RIDDOR category accidents to the Enforcing Authority.
Shall ensure that adequate first aid materials are available at all times, and maintained to statutory requirements.
Shall ensure adequate supplies of personal protective equipment is available.
Must co-operate with the Health and Safety Executive and Company Safety Advisor / Consultant at all times.
3.4 The Appointed Supervisors
Must familiarise themselves with the Company Safety Policy.
Monitor all Employees / Contractors and Suppliers and report any problems to the Managing Director.
Undertake site Specific Risk Assessment reviews in liaison with the Contracts Manager and Clients.
Maintain correct and adequate site records e.g. daily record of persons on site where applicable.
Must ensure that persons in his / her charge are adequately trained and fully aware of any hazard on the site or premises.
Must ensure that all Employees in his / her charge know what to do in case of fire and know the location of fire equipment.
Must ensure that all Employees in his / her charge know the whereabouts of first aid facilities on all sites and premises.
Should continually develop safe practices to ensure maximum safety for all Employees.
Must investigate all accidents promptly to discover their cause and eliminate recurrence.
Shall ensure that all safety rules are observed and that protective equipment is worn and used, where appropriate.
Shall ensure that all defects in his / her work place are promptly reported and rectified.
Shall maintain a high standard of “housekeeping” e.g. tidy site - each trade responsible for clearing its own rubbish.
Must co-operate with the Health and Safety Executive and Company Safety Advisor / Consultant, and implement any recommendations / improvements required.