Health and Safety
It is the intention of Connex Civils Ltd that the project be designed and constructed in such a way that the risks
to the health and safety of all persons engaged in its construction and maintenance are eliminated or reduced to
to the health and safety of all persons engaged in its construction and maintenance are eliminated or reduced to
a level which is acceptable under current Health and Safety legislation.
Summary
Contractors Health and Safety scheme (CHAS)
SAFE Contractor approved
Construction Skills supervisors health and safety registration no. 2536791
Public liability - 10 million
Risk assessments and method statements available.
Contractors Health and Safety scheme (CHAS)
SAFE Contractor approved
Construction Skills supervisors health and safety registration no. 2536791
Public liability - 10 million
Risk assessments and method statements available.
Policy Statement
It is the Organisation’s intention to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all it’s employees and for others
who work or visit the Organisation’s premises. As well as ensuring that all that is reasonably practicable is done to prevent personal
injury and to comply with the duties laid upon the Organisation as employer under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 and
any accompanying regulations.
Objectives
The Organisation will ensure that management and staff are aware of and accept their individual and collective responsibilities in the
care of Health and Safety of themselves and others.
All members of management and staff are expected to co-operate in the carrying out of this policy and the Organisation will
encourage full participation of all employees in matters concerning Health and Safety within the Organisation.
The Organisation will identify and eliminate or control any situations likely to be hazardous to Health and Safety or cause damage to
persons and or equipment.
The Organisation is responsible for providing the necessary resources for the implementation of Health and Safety legislation and the
objectives identified in the policy.
The Organisation also recognises the right of non smokers to breathe smoke free air and is conscious of its responsibilities to
provide a clean, healthy and safe working environment.
Responsibility for Health and Safety matters
The overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy in Health and Safety matters rests with Mr James Harrison, who will be
required to do all that is reasonably practicable to meet the Health and Safety standards laid down in this policy and in legislation
and to implement and carry out the policy and it’s aims set out in this document under the guidance of senior management.
Mr James Harrison will identify any necessary preventative and protective measures and prioritise the actions necessary to comply
with the relevant legislation and ensure that all staff are aware of the procedures relating to accident or sickness.
The additional responsibilities of Mr James Harrison shall include:
Updating the Health and Safety rules for the staff manual.
Ensuring that all new members of staff are aware of this policy and any rules.
The systematic assessment of all risks to staff, visitors and others using the Organisation’s premises.
Issue all new members of staff with the Health and Safety leaflet as published by the Health and Safety Executive.
Provide training and re-training where necessary for staff on Health and Safety matters.
Ensure that all staff are fully trained to discharge their duties.
Investigate all accidents.
Advise managers on Health and Safety policies.
Oversee safety inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and ensure the Organisation’s premises comply with the minimum
requirements.
Co-operate with the local Fire Authority and take adequate steps for fire prevention.
Ensure all staff are made aware of the Safety Regulations in the event of a fire.
Appoint Fire Officers and ensure all staff are aware of who they are.
Ensure there are regular drills and that alarm systems are checked on a regular basis.
Appoint an adequate number of First Aiders and ensure they receive the necessary training to obtain a First Aid certificate.
Provide a First Aid box and ensure it is adequately stocked at all times.
Ensure that all staff are made aware of who the First Aiders are.
Maintain records of accidents in the Accident Book.
Carry out reporting procedures relating to Health and Safety as required by Statute and the Health and Safety Executive and other
authorities.
Implement and enforce the Organisation’s no smoking policy or designate smoke free areas.
Implement recommendations of risk assessments identified within the Organisation.
Where appropriate consult with Trade Union Safety Representatives on all matters relating to Health and Safety.
The responsibility and role of employees
Whilst the duty to ensure compliance with Health and Safety matters remains with James Harrison, management and staff are
expected to take care of the Health and Safety of their fellow employees and visitors under their immediate supervision. All
members of staff are expected to observe all hazards and all accidents involving injury, which should immediately be reported
to their manager/supervisor or James Harrison.
Every member of staff must acquaint themselves with the rules governing Health and Safety within the Organisation and in
addition ensure the following:
Report any hazardous fixtures, fittings, furniture or equipment.
Do not attempt to repair faulty electrical equipment.
Switch off electrical equipment before leaving the building.
Report all accidents involving injury to their manager or supervisor or James Harrison.
Keep all emergency exits, stairs and corridors free of obstructions.
Observe all rules and procedures relating to evacuation of premises during an emergency.
Ensure the kitchen areas and washrooms are kept clean and tidy.
Emergency procedures
In the event of an emergency during normal business hours, all employees are to follow the procedures set out below:
On the sounding of a fire alarm or other appropriate warning leave the building immediately by way of designated access doors.
Do not risk your personal safety in recovering any personal items or belongings.
Meet at the designated meeting point for your building or department.
Stay together and seek out the most senior member of the group to give further instructions.
Do not enter the building until the alarm or warning has ceased and you have been advised that it is safe to return.
Date of implementation
This policy is effective from 1st January 2005 and shall not apply to any actions that occurred prior to this date.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this policy document and how it applies to you please consult Mr James Harrison on
07974 659 662
Alterations of these guidelines
These guide lines will be subject to change and updating. Any alterations will be communicated to you by Mr James Harrison.
This is a brief summary of our Health and Safety policy. Our full Health and Safety policy is available upon request.
It is the Organisation’s intention to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment for all it’s employees and for others
who work or visit the Organisation’s premises. As well as ensuring that all that is reasonably practicable is done to prevent personal
injury and to comply with the duties laid upon the Organisation as employer under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974 and
any accompanying regulations.
Objectives
The Organisation will ensure that management and staff are aware of and accept their individual and collective responsibilities in the
care of Health and Safety of themselves and others.
All members of management and staff are expected to co-operate in the carrying out of this policy and the Organisation will
encourage full participation of all employees in matters concerning Health and Safety within the Organisation.
The Organisation will identify and eliminate or control any situations likely to be hazardous to Health and Safety or cause damage to
persons and or equipment.
The Organisation is responsible for providing the necessary resources for the implementation of Health and Safety legislation and the
objectives identified in the policy.
The Organisation also recognises the right of non smokers to breathe smoke free air and is conscious of its responsibilities to
provide a clean, healthy and safe working environment.
Responsibility for Health and Safety matters
The overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy in Health and Safety matters rests with Mr James Harrison, who will be
required to do all that is reasonably practicable to meet the Health and Safety standards laid down in this policy and in legislation
and to implement and carry out the policy and it’s aims set out in this document under the guidance of senior management.
Mr James Harrison will identify any necessary preventative and protective measures and prioritise the actions necessary to comply
with the relevant legislation and ensure that all staff are aware of the procedures relating to accident or sickness.
The additional responsibilities of Mr James Harrison shall include:
Updating the Health and Safety rules for the staff manual.
Ensuring that all new members of staff are aware of this policy and any rules.
The systematic assessment of all risks to staff, visitors and others using the Organisation’s premises.
Issue all new members of staff with the Health and Safety leaflet as published by the Health and Safety Executive.
Provide training and re-training where necessary for staff on Health and Safety matters.
Ensure that all staff are fully trained to discharge their duties.
Investigate all accidents.
Advise managers on Health and Safety policies.
Oversee safety inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and ensure the Organisation’s premises comply with the minimum
requirements.
Co-operate with the local Fire Authority and take adequate steps for fire prevention.
Ensure all staff are made aware of the Safety Regulations in the event of a fire.
Appoint Fire Officers and ensure all staff are aware of who they are.
Ensure there are regular drills and that alarm systems are checked on a regular basis.
Appoint an adequate number of First Aiders and ensure they receive the necessary training to obtain a First Aid certificate.
Provide a First Aid box and ensure it is adequately stocked at all times.
Ensure that all staff are made aware of who the First Aiders are.
Maintain records of accidents in the Accident Book.
Carry out reporting procedures relating to Health and Safety as required by Statute and the Health and Safety Executive and other
authorities.
Implement and enforce the Organisation’s no smoking policy or designate smoke free areas.
Implement recommendations of risk assessments identified within the Organisation.
Where appropriate consult with Trade Union Safety Representatives on all matters relating to Health and Safety.
The responsibility and role of employees
Whilst the duty to ensure compliance with Health and Safety matters remains with James Harrison, management and staff are
expected to take care of the Health and Safety of their fellow employees and visitors under their immediate supervision. All
members of staff are expected to observe all hazards and all accidents involving injury, which should immediately be reported
to their manager/supervisor or James Harrison.
Every member of staff must acquaint themselves with the rules governing Health and Safety within the Organisation and in
addition ensure the following:
Report any hazardous fixtures, fittings, furniture or equipment.
Do not attempt to repair faulty electrical equipment.
Switch off electrical equipment before leaving the building.
Report all accidents involving injury to their manager or supervisor or James Harrison.
Keep all emergency exits, stairs and corridors free of obstructions.
Observe all rules and procedures relating to evacuation of premises during an emergency.
Ensure the kitchen areas and washrooms are kept clean and tidy.
Emergency procedures
In the event of an emergency during normal business hours, all employees are to follow the procedures set out below:
On the sounding of a fire alarm or other appropriate warning leave the building immediately by way of designated access doors.
Do not risk your personal safety in recovering any personal items or belongings.
Meet at the designated meeting point for your building or department.
Stay together and seek out the most senior member of the group to give further instructions.
Do not enter the building until the alarm or warning has ceased and you have been advised that it is safe to return.
Date of implementation
This policy is effective from 1st January 2005 and shall not apply to any actions that occurred prior to this date.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this policy document and how it applies to you please consult Mr James Harrison on
07974 659 662
Alterations of these guidelines
These guide lines will be subject to change and updating. Any alterations will be communicated to you by Mr James Harrison.
This is a brief summary of our Health and Safety policy. Our full Health and Safety policy is available upon request.
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