Health and Safety at Work - Introduction
1 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 is reasonably practicable, the
health, safety, and welfare of all its employees and all persons likely to be
affected by its operations, including subcontractors, and members of the public.
2 This policy is the direct concern of the Company, with Mr. Douglas as
Contracts Director having responsibility for its overall implementation.
3 The Company Directors, contracts manager, site agents, foremen and safety
officer are to apply this policy throughout the firm's operations.
4 On each site and in the workshop the manager, agent or foreman responsible
is required to ensure that the Company's safety procedures are observed by all
employees. Employees are reminded that they have a duty, under the Health and
Safety at Work Act, to take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety
of 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's safety policy.
5 Safety committees, where applicable, will keep under review the firm's
safety measures in accordance with the policy formulated by this Company.
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