Health and Safety
Health and Safety Policy Statement
We believe that high standards of health and safety control are
an essential part of business management, and rank equal in importance
with other fundamental business elements.
We recognise our health and safety duties
under the "Health
and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974", the "Management of
Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999" and other relevant
legislation and codes of practice for our workplace.
Our accident and incident prevention function is an integral part
of operational management. The main objective is the elimination
of accident and incident causes. Therefore, as a matter of policy
we will take all reasonable care to protect all employees and others
who may be affected by our activities and facilities, by implementing
safe operating procedures and safe systems of work to eliminate
foreseeable hazards.
We will also take all practical steps necessary to prevent or
diminish harmful impacts on the environment, which may result from
our activities or products. We will respect legal standards and
will implement changes that are appropriate to achieve compliance.
The Chairman has the overall responsibility
for the implementation of this Policy and oversight of health and
safety matters in the workplace. He will ensure that the necessary
resources and arrangements are provided for its full implementation
and monitoring. He will also ensure that if a competent employee
is not available, an external source of competent assistance and
advice will be sought. It is the responsibility of the Health and
Safety Co-ordinator to ensure we achieve day-to-day health and
safety compliance in the workplace, and to liaise with our competent
advisor.
All employees must comply with the legal obligations placed upon
them, and co operate with us in meeting our legal requirements.
We will provide appropriate information, instruction, training
and supervision, and will involve employees in all health and safety
matters concerning them through a process of consultation and communication.