PART 1 STATEMENT OF INTENT 

Health and Safety Policy Statement 

  1. Technosys PES Ltd (The Company) recognises its health and safety duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and accompanying protective legislation, and the Director Stephen Benson, recognises that he has a responsibility to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to provide and maintain working conditions which are safe, healthy and comply with all statutory requirements and codes of practice. 
  2. The Company, so far as is reasonably practicable, proposes to pay particular attention to:
    1. The provision and maintenance of a safe place of work, a safe system of work, safe appliances for work, and a safe and healthy working environment 
    2. The provision of such information and instruction as may be necessary to ensure the health and safety of its employees and others, and the promotion of awareness and understanding of health and safety throughout the workforce. 
    3. Ensuring the safety and absence of health risks in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of all articles, substances and equipment 
    4. Making regular assessments of risks to employees 
    5. Taking appropriate preventative/protective measures as identified by risk assessment. 
    6. Appointing Stallard Kane Associates Ltd to advise on statutory duties. 
  3. In order that the Company can achieve those objectives, it is important that employees recognise their duty, whilst at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons. Employees should also co-operate fully with the Company or anyone else concerned, to ensure that their obligations are performed or complied with. 
  4. The Company will ensure adequate resources both in terms of time and money are made available to the necessary people to ensure that the items listed above are implemented and all employees are provided with the necessary instruction, information, training and supervision to enable them to carry out their work without risk to themselves or others. An annual review of the Health and Safety Policy will also be undertaken to ensure it is relevant to the work being undertaken by the Company and all legislation quoted is up to date, where necessary the policy will be developed and expanded. 
  5. The Company is also committed to the continuous development and improvement of the Company’s health and safety management system. The Company will ensure that the health, safety & welfare of any employee or subcontractor is not compromised for financial or commercial gain. 
  6. All employees of the Company agree, as a term of their contract of employment, to comply with their individual duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 and other legislation, and to generally co-operate with the Company so as to enable it to carry out its duties towards them. The attention of all employees is drawn to the attached safety rules and procedures, and employees should recognise that failure to comply with their health and safety duties and obligations can lead to dismissal from employment. In the case of serious breaches, such dismissal may be instant without prior warning. 
  7. This policy has been prepared in furtherance of section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and binds all staff. We request that our customers and visitors respect this policy, a copy of which can be obtained on demand. 

PART 2 COMPANY ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Company organisational chart – Management structure 

Stallard Kane Associates Ltd have been appointed to provide external health & safety advice, located at: 

Head Office: 

9 Lord Street 

Gainsborough 

Lincolnshire 

DN21 2DD 

Telephone no: 

01427 678660 

PART 2 RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Company has responsibilities under health and safety legislation towards: 

All employees (general overview) 

The Company’s obligations can only be met by ensuring that all employees fully discharge their responsibilities. 

Every employee must: 

Director Responsible for Health & Safety 

The Director who has overall responsibility for health and safety is responsible for ensuring that the policy enables the Company to fulfil its legal duties and emphasises the determination to manage its activities so that standards of health and safety are continuously improved. The Director will monitor conditions and the health and safety performance to determine whether the policy is adequately resourced, effective and is being developed to meet changing requirements. 

The Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety is responsible for ensuring that: 

General Directors Responsibilities 

The Directors are responsible for ensuring that the policy enables the Company to fulfil its legal duties and emphasises the determination to manage its activities so that standards of health and safety are continuously improved. They will monitor conditions and the health and safety performance to determine whether the policy is adequately resourced, effective and is being developed to meet changing requirements. 

It will be the Directors’ responsibility to ensure that: 

Nominated Person for Health and Safety 

The Nominated Person for Health and Safety is responsible for: 

Competent Health & Safety Advisor 

Stallard Kane Associates Ltd have been appointed to advise and guide our company on health, safety and welfare issues related specifically to our business undertakings. Stallard Kane Associates Ltd will be responsible directly to the Directors, and the Nominated Person for Health & Safety within our company.  

Specifically, they will perform the following functions: 

Managers 

In particular, they will: 

Employees 

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (M.H.S.W.R.) re-enacts the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which places responsibilities on the employer and employees alike. In this connection, the Company reminds employees of their duties under Section 7 of the act: to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Additionally, employees must also co-operate with the Company to enable it to discharge its own responsibilities successfully. 

Furthermore, all employees are expected to: 

PART 3 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS (SAFETY MANAGEMENT 

PROCEDURES) 

1.0    Systems and Procedures 

The Company recognises the importance of health, safety and welfare, and will adopt a systematic approach towards ensuring that a healthy and safe environment is provided and maintained for all employees and other persons who could be affected by our work activities. 

Equally important is the need for constant alertness by the Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety and employees in identifying and eliminating potential hazards wherever possible. 

It is our primary objective that in conducting our activities, account must be taken by all parties of the need to: 

1.1    Consultation with employees 

A requirement of the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 is for us to consult with our employees in all matters relating to health and safety. 

The Company will convene regular meetings, to discuss all relevant issues relating to health and safety. 

In particular, we will discuss the following: 

The meetings will be formal and the minutes of the meeting will be documented and displayed on company health and safety notice boards. 

2.0    Arrangements for implementing the procedures 

2.1    Communication with employees 

We will ensure all employees are briefed on the Company Health and Safety Policy and other relevant health and safety information, firstly during their new starter induction when joining the Company, and periodically as the policy is updated or legislation is introduced/removed, or after any changes which may affect their health, safety and wellbeing. All employees will be provided with health and safety information on an annual basis as a minimum, in the form of a Health and Safety Booklet created by our external health and safety advisors. Employees will also be briefed by their Manager in the form of toolbox talks as required by the management team or advised by our external health and safety consultants. 

In the event that an employee’s first language is not English or where they have any other condition which may affect their ability to understand written or verbal communication, the Company will take the necessary steps to ensure the required information is effectively communicated. This communication may include the use of existing employees who speak the same language as the affected employee or employees who can read the same language. Where necessary, we will ensure written documentation is provided in a suitable language for employees to understand. 

All employees are reminded that the Company operates an open door policy and all employees are free to contact any member of the management team regarding any health and safety concerns they may have, or where they have ideas which may improve the health, safety and welfare of employees. All concerns or ideas raised will be given due consideration by the management team and feedback will be given to employees where appropriate. 

2.2    Safety Training 

Basic Training Considerations 

The Company recognises that safety training is an integral and important part of its overall safety policy and it will be given as a normal constituent of vocational training. No person will be employed on work involving any reasonably foreseeable significant risk unless he has received adequate training to help him understand the hazards involved and the precautions to be taken. 

We will undertake an annual training needs analysis for all our employees, on an annual basis as a minimum, to ensure all employees have the necessary training and level of competence for the scope of works they undertake. The Managing Director is committed to providing sufficient funds and resources to ensure all necessary training is provided to employees. 

Managerial Training 

The Company recognises, as fundamental to the success of the Company Safety Policy, that management should have received the training necessary to control effectively the areas for which they are responsible. 

Safety Advisor Training 

It is essential that the Safety Advisor’s training needs are regularly appraised. They will be encouraged to seek such professional qualifications as befits the Company’s needs. 

2.3    Fire Safety 

A written Fire Risk Assessment in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) will be undertaken and kept up to date. The control measures identified will be issued to relevant employees. Training and information will be given as necessary. 

Detailed procedures for evacuations, including exit routes and information on good practice, are held and available on request to any member of staff. Equipment checks and evacuation drills will be held at regular intervals. A Fire Warden will be appointed, and another member of staff will act as an evacuation ‘Roll Caller’. 

Staff will be trained in fire safety and the use of fire equipment. They will also be briefed on the role of individuals and the action to take in the event of a fire or other emergency. 

2.4    Manual Handling 

Responsibilities 

The Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety will ensure that adequate resources are provided in order that manual handling can be avoided wherever possible and will also provide training to any employee who is required to carry out manual handling operations as part of their work. 

Managers are responsible for ensuring that all manual handling operations have been correctly assessed in accordance with risk assessment procedures. They will ensure that manual handling is avoided wherever possible and that employees who are required to carry out manual operation have been correctly trained. 

Employees will avoid manual handling wherever possible by using mechanical handling devices provided by the company. Once trained, employees must use correct handling techniques to avoid injury. 

Where an employee is injured as a result of a manual handling operation it will be reported in accordance with First Aid and Accident/Incident Reporting procedures. 

Manual Handling Risk Assessment 

Manual Handling Risk Assessments will be carried out as part of the General Risk Assessment procedure. 

For the purpose of risk assessment and identifying precautions, manual handling will be defined as the movement of any item using bodily force including: 

Handling and Stacking 

When handling, employees must use mechanical devices wherever possible. 

Managers will ensure that mechanical handling devices are available and that materials are correctly stacked so that mechanical devices can be used safely. 

Where manual handling of material is unavoidable, then it must be ensured that it is carried out by trained employees using the best possible method to avoid injury. 

Manual handling methods to avoid injury should include: 

Personal Protective Equipment 

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be issued as a result of the findings of the relevant risk assessment, having regard for the hazardous nature of the material being handled 

Manual Handling Training 

Manual Handling Training will be provided to all employees who are required to carry out manual handling operations. All training provided will be in accordance with the Company’s Safety Training and Information Procedure. 

2.5    Risk Assessment 

All significant hazards will be identified, and the associated risks assessed. Significant risks will be recorded. Simple, effective control measures will be agreed, with the involvement of the employees affected. Safe systems of work will be produced and implemented in respect of all work activities where a significant risk has been identified. 

Written assessments and safety procedures will be carried out in all the production and administration areas and communicated to all affected employees. 

Specific risk assessments will include: 

  1. First Aid 

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 will be complied with and a suitable number of persons will be nominated and trained and certificated to the necessary standard, as per the findings of a First Aid Risk Assessment to allow sufficient cover for all working hours and shift patterns. 

Details of the First Aiders will be displayed prominently for the benefit of all employees and visitors and brought to the attention of all new employees at their induction stage. 

Stock levels of items required under the regulations will be checked at regular intervals and boxes will be kept secure, yet quickly available when required. Special arrangements will be made to provide cover where employees work away from Company premises. 

The Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety will maintain a register of certificated First Aiders and will ensure that a minimum level of cover is provided at all times. 

  1. Accident Procedures 

Details of all accidents will be recorded in the Accident Book, and where appropriate investigated by Stallard Kane Associates Ltd. Employees are required to assist with any investigation of accidents and/or dangerous occurrences that take place within their work area. 

The requirements of RIDDOR will be followed in respect of any recordable/reportable accident or dangerous occurrence. 

  1. Statutory Notifications of Accidents/Dangerous Occurrences 

When a specified injury or dangerous occurrence has occurred, the HSE will be notified via, either the Incident Control Centre, or by the online notification form F2508 which will be completed without delay, and not exceeding 10 days of the incident. Others to be notified as soon as possible are Stallard Kane Associates Ltd and the Company’s insurers. 

Notifiable occupational diseases will be reported to the HSE via the online notification form. 

Where a person is absent from work or unable to perform their normal working duties as a result of a work-related incident/accident over seven consecutive days, the HSE will be informed within 15 working days from the day of the accident, by use of the HSE’s online report form, F2508. 

We will still record all over-three-day accidents, just no longer report them to the HSE. The entry into the Company Accident Book of over-three-day accidents will be a sufficient means of recording them. 

All reportable accidents or dangerous occurrences will be investigated and a report issued. In their role as the Company’s safety advisors, Stallard Kane Associates Ltd will assist with the investigation and give advice and guidance. 

Action considered necessary to prevent a recurrence will be taken, and a report submitted to the enforcing authority.” 

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 

These regulations require certain accidents and dangerous occurrences at work to be notified to the Local Authority, and a guideline is set below: 

Accidents which require immediate reporting to the local HSE: 

Work-related accidents 

For the purposes of RIDDOR, an accident is a separate, identifiable, unintended incident that causes physical injury. This specifically includes acts of non-consensual violence to people at work. 

Please note: not all accidents need to be reported, a RIDDOR report is required only when: 

When deciding if the accident that led to the death or injury is work-related, the key issues to consider are whether the accident was related to: 

If none of these factors are relevant to the incident, it is likely that a report will not be required. 

Types of reportable injury 

Deaths 

All deaths to workers and non-workers will be reported if they arise from a work-related accident, including an act of physical violence to a worker. Suicides are not reportable, as the death does not result from a work-related accident. 

Specified injuries to workers 

The list of ‘specified injuries’ in RIDDOR 2013 (regulation 4) includes: 

Over-seven-day injuries to workers 

This is where an employee, or self-employed person, is away from work or unable to perform their normal work duties for more than seven consecutive days(not counting the day of the accident). 

Injuries to non-workers 

Work-related accidents involving members of the public or people who are not at work will be reported if a person is injured and is taken from the scene of the accident to hospital for treatment to that injury. 

There is no requirement to establish what hospital treatment was actually provided, and no need to report incidents where people are taken to hospital purely as a precaution when no injury is apparent. 

If the accident occurred at a hospital, the report only needs to be made if the injury is a ‘specified injury’ (see above). 

Reportable dangerous occurrences 

Dangerous occurrences are certain, specified ‘near-miss’ events (incidents with the potential to cause harm). Not all such events require reporting. There are 27 categories of dangerous occurrences that are relevant to most workplaces. 

For example: 

Certain additional categories of dangerous occurrences apply to mines, quarries, offshore workplaces and certain transport systems (railways etc). For a full, detailed list, refer to the online guidance at:www.hse.gov.uk/riddor. 

Reportable occupational diseases 

We will report diagnoses of certain occupational diseases, where these are likely to have been caused or made worse by an employees’ work. These diseases include (Regulations 8 and 9): 

In general, reports are not required (regulation 14) for deaths and injuries that result from: 

Recording requirements 

Records of incidents covered by RIDDOR are also important. They ensure that we (the Company) have collected sufficient information to allow us to properly manage health and safety risks. This information is a valuable management tool that can be used as an aid to risk assessment, helping to develop solutions to potential risks. In this way, records also help to prevent injuries and ill health, and control costs from accidental loss. 

Records of the following will be maintained: 

When requested, we produce RIDDOR and accident book entry records when asked by the HSE, the local authority or any other statutory inspectors. 

2.9    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 

Responsibilities: Directors will be responsible for ensuring that only PPE to the correct standards has been issued and used. 

Directors will ensure that all persons under their control are equipped with, and use correctly, any PPE provided to them. They will also ensure that risk assessments relating to their work are reviewed to enable them to identify what safety precautions (including PPE) should be in place. 

PPE assessment: In accordance with the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 

1992, an assessment of the PPE requirements of each employee will be made using the PPE Issue Record Form. For the purposes of co-ordinating safety management, the PPE assessment will be included in the Company’s general assessment procedure detailed below. 

It should be noted at this point that PPE would be used only as a last resort measure. 

Where a hazard to an employee is identified, though the exact risk level is not known, then that employee will be given the maximum possible protection until an adequate risk assessment has been carried out. 

PPE correct standards: All personal protective equipment purchased by the company will be used to the correct BS or EN standard, equipment which is not CE marked will not be used. 

The Managing Director, in liaison with the Company safety advisers, will ensure that the correct standard equipment is being purchased, issued and signed for on the appropriate form. 

Issue of PPE: Employees will be issued with all necessary PPE relating to the hazards from their work activity, or as a result of the findings of any risk assessment which relates to their work environment. Where an employee makes a reasonable request for additional equipment, this will be reviewed by their Manager and where appropriate the equipment will be supplied. 

Replacement of equipment: All PPE will be replaced on a new for old basis. Re-issue or replacement of worn out PPE will be requested using the record form, which will be held in the office, in order that usage can be monitored. 

Any PPE which is so worn or damaged that it no longer affords adequate protection will be replaced before the employee is allowed to continue work. 

PPE which has a shelf life or maximum usage period will be replaced in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 

Training – correct use: Employees who are required to use PPE to ensure their safety will be given training in its correct use. All training will be provided in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidance. 

Personal preference: Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that PPE satisfies requirements, the Company cannot guarantee to satisfy an individual’s preferences. Once issued, PPE must be worn. It will not be left to the employee’s discretion. 

Damage/misuse: It will be the responsibility of the employee to report any faulty or damaged safety equipment to their immediate Manager. It must then be exchanged as soon as possible. 

Employees will not alter, deface or otherwise misuse any safety equipment supplied to them. 

Maintenance: It will be the responsibility of each employee to ensure that PPE is maintained in good order. In order that employees can be correctly equipped with safety equipment at short notice, a reserve stock will be held by the office. 

2.10    Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) 

Technosys PES Ltd is aware of the concerns regarding the correct and safe usage of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE), specifically in respect of facial hair. The below information makes clear Technosys PES Ltd position on RPE. 

Where RPE is used as a control measure under Health and Safety Legislation (Control of 

Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 reg.7(3)(c), Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 reg.6(3)(c), Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 reg.11(4)), it is vital that the selected RPE is adequate and suitable.  

Many of the gases, vapours and dusts that cause serious damage to lungs and other parts of the body can be invisible to the naked eye and RPE is designed to protect employees from these hazardous substances that can cause serious illness and disease.  

Technosys PES Ltd will prevent or control the exposure of employees to hazardous substances at work. Employees have a legal duty to cooperate with their employers and use control measures provided, including RPE, in accordance with the instruction, information and training provided. 

RPE must reduce exposure to as low as reasonably practicable, and in any case to an acceptable level – below any applicable Workplace Exposure Limits or Control Limits. To ensure that the selected RPE has the potential to provide adequate protection for individual wearers, the Approved Code of Practice’s (ACoPs) supporting COSHH, CAR and CLAW, which stipulate that tight-fitting RPE must be fit tested as part of the selection process. RPE Face fit testing will be conducted by a competent person. This will help to ensure that inadequately fitting facepieces are not selected for use. Ill-fitting facepieces can create inward leakages of airborne contaminants. 

Facial hair / stubble and beards make it very difficult to get a good seal of the mask to the face and this renders the RPE ineffective exposing employees to the risk of hazardous substance inhalation and the associated damage to an employees lungs and health 

Should employees choose not to be clean shaven when carrying out duties requiring RPE, subsequently preventing them from carrying out their duties safely,  

Failure to comply with this policy may result in a disciplinary action under our disciplinary procedures. 

If there is a good reason preventing employees from being clean shaven, such as religious or medical requirements, then employees must report this to their Manager and Technosys PES Ltd will look at any appropriate reasonable adjustments. 

2.11    Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 

The requirements of the COSHH Regulations 2002 and other related legislation will be satisfied. All necessary precautions will be taken in the use, storage and transportation of any material or substance. The least hazardous type of any substance will be used or purchased in order to minimise any associated risk. There will be regular assessments and monitoring to ensure that this is achieved. 

No new substances will be introduced into the workplace until the information regarding possible hazards and the necessary precautions to be observed have been fully evaluated by a competent person. 

Responsibilities: The Directors will be responsible for ensuring that this section is implemented and that all employees are given adequate information about any substances which are to be used. 

Directors will ensure that the significant findings of any COSHH Assessment, including the safety precautions to be adopted, are communicated to all employees who will be exposed to the substances. 

Employees will not use any substances unless a COSHH Assessment has been carried out and its findings communicated to them. If an employee has not received a COSHH Assessment or the relevant training, then they will cease use immediately and contact a Director. 

Hazardous Substances Register: The Directors will create and maintain a Hazardous Substance 

Register. The register will contain Hazardous Data Sheets for every substance purchased by the Company. These data sheets will be supplied by the supplier of the substance and will be formatted so as to provide clear health and safety information, including first aid, fire precautions, emergency action, correct storage and safe handling. 

COSHH Assessment: A COSHH Assessment will be carried out for every substance, or where practicable on substance groups, i.e. solvent based paints grouped onto one assessment. 

All COSHH Assessments will be carried out on the standard form. The format of the assessment is such that it takes the following factors into account: 

All assessments will be in writing and will be held available for inspection at all times at an appropriate point in the workplace. A central file will be created which will contain master copies of all assessments carried out. 

COSHH Assessments will be reviewed at the following times: 

Any review will be recorded on the assessment with a review date and the name of the person who carried out the review. 

Substance Substitution: Wherever possible, hazardous substances will be replaced with less hazardous ones. It will be the responsibility of the Managing Director to investigate the availability of replacement substances and put them to use as soon as possible. Substances must also be assessed as necessary. Advice from Stallard Kane Associates Ltd shall be sought where applicable. 

Safety Precaution Advice: Any safety precautions recommended as a consequence of a COSHH Assessment will be adhered to at all times while the substance is in use. 

Handling and Storage: All hazardous substances will be stored in correct storage facilities away from the work area. Storage facilities will be kept locked at all times and will be constructed as such that they do not pose a risk to the substance and will not allow any spillage to leak out. 

Safety notices will be posted on all storage facilities warning of the dangers associated with the substances being stored together. 

The Hazard Safety Data Sheets for all substances being stored will be available at the storage facility. 

Only the minimum quantity required for immediate work will be removed from the storage facility. Persons required to handle hazardous substances will be given training in both correct handling techniques and safety precautions for hazardous substances. 

All spillages will be soaked up using sand or chemical dry granules, contaminated materials are then to be disposed of in accordance with local authority rules. Hazardous substances are not allowed to enter any drain or watercourse. 

The Director will be informed of any substantial spill immediately. 

Information and Training: All employees who may be exposed to any hazardous substances will be informed of the existence of the Hazardous Substances Register and COSHH Assessment files at their safety induction. 

They will be instructed to use these documents as reference to ensure that safety precautions are adhered to. 

2.12    LPG Storage  

Good practice in handling, loading and unloading will minimise the risk of accidental gas leakage and consequently the major hazard, fire. 

Gas cylinders will be stored within gas cages, full and empty cylinders will be kept separate with suitable signage displayed. 

2.13    Health Surveillance Procedure 

The Managing Directors of Technosys PES Ltd have employed the services of an external occupational health provider (OHP) to carry out occupational health surveillance (OHS) of our employees. Details of who the current provider is can be requested from the Directors. 

The OHP will be informed of the tasks carried out by the employee that requires OHS and their professional advice will be taken on what tests need to be carried out, these may include skin checks, audiometry tests and lung function tests but may include others if deemed necessary. 

The OHP will provide Technosys PES Ltd with the outcome of the individuals tests as either a pass, fail or requires a retest. If a retest is required, this will be arranged with the OHP. 

OHS results will be stored on an individual employee’s personal file on the Company’s computer system that is backed up. This has all the required protection under the current GDPR regulations. 

The results will take the following format: 

The OHP will be asked to provide generalised non-personal results to give an indication if overall health (tested) of the work force has deteriorated since the last tests, to help ascertain if the Company’s control methods are being effective. 

If an employee was unable to get a pass in a required test then this would be dealt with in conjunction with the employee, the OHP and our external HR provider to gain the most desirable outcome. 

The above data will be kept for a minimum of forty years. 

If the employee leaves Technosys PES Ltd employment and requests it, a copy of these records will be passed to them. 

Records of ex-employees will be kept or not inline with the legislation at the time. 

If Technosys PES Ltd is taken over or merged by another Company the above records will be kept as part of the new Company. 

If Technosys PES Ltd were to cease trading for any reason the above occupational health records will be offered to the local HSE office (or its successor) for safe keeping. 

If Technosys PES Ltd were to cease trading for any reason and the local HSE office (or its successor) were unable to take the occupational health records they would then be offered to the separate individuals ensuring they only received the records related to their own health. 

If OHS indicates that an employee has a health condition that requires to be reported under the RIDDOR regulations, details will be passed to our external health and safety consultants who will report on our behalf, keeping the Directors informed at all stages. 

New employees within areas of the Company that require OHS will be given this at the first opportunity and the records kept as above. 

Prior to the OHS taking place, a tool box talk, summarising all the above, will be given to employees who are required to undertake it. 

Periodic toolbox talks will be given to refresh employees understanding of the importance of carrying out self-checks on skin as instructed by the OHP and the importance of the use of hearing protection and any other PPE used. 

Technosys PES Ltd are responsible to ensure that the above is carried out and will review this procedure annually. 

2.14    Health Surveillance 

Responsibility: The Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety shall ensure that health surveillance is provided where necessary for all employees and records maintained in line with data protection and health and safety legislation. Where necessary, reasonable adjustments will be made for employees with any existing health conditions that may be aggravated or made worse by any work activities undertaken by the Company. In order to monitor the health of all employees, an annual medical questionnaire will be issued and reviewed, and action taken in the event that an employee or employees have recorded any health issue or an increase/worsening of an existing condition due to the work environment. 

Procedure: Where known occupational health risks exist within the Company’s scope of works, a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment and Safe System of Work will be developed for the work activity, and control measures implemented to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees affected. Where health surveillance is required, this will be outlined in the Risk Assessment and Safe System of Work and communicated to affected employees. 

Directors shall, where work activities could cause health problems, regularly review the work activities and where possible implement engineering controls or substitute existing substances for less hazardous ones, and so reduce the occupational risk to employees and other third parties affected by the Company’s scope of works. 

Should any person have a health problem which could affect their health, safety and welfare while at the workplace, they shall inform their immediate Manager. 

2.15    Workplace Equipment Maintenance 

All new and existing equipment and facilities will be sufficiently designed, constructed and installed, so as to be safe and without risk to the health and safety of employees. 

An adequately planned maintenance system will be operated, and records maintained. 

Safe systems of work will be used and updated, such that protection against foreseeable maintenance hazards is provided. 

All legally required maintenance, testing and inspections will be carried out and records kept in accordance with statutory provisions, insurer and fire authorities’ approved codes. 

Only qualified electricians are permitted to carry out work on electrical wiring and apparatus, using safe systems of work. 

2.16    PUWER – Provision of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 

Work Equipment – The Company 

The Company recognises the need for suitable, safe and regularly maintained work equipment in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Therefore, the Company will always aim to comply with PUWER by: 

The Company will elect individuals responsible for the maintenance and provision of work equipment to also act as a direct point of contact for employees. 

Work Equipment – Employees 

Work equipment can be defined as any equipment supplied by Technosys PES Ltd for Company business. 

Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) Technosys PES Ltd must maintain and supply work equipment suitable for its intended use. Therefore, whenever an employee uses work equipment they must: 

2.17    Lifting Equipment and Accessories 

To comply with Statutory Regulations (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998), the Company will ensure lifting accessories (slings, chains, shackles etc.) are inspected every 6 months and lifting equipment (cranes, forklift trucks etc.) every 12 months unless they are used for lifting people, then it is every six months also. 

The usage to which lifting equipment and accessories is often subjected to, together with the serious consequences to life and property which may result from any failure, make it extremely important that maximum attention be paid to the correct use and the correct size of chain brothers, slings, etc that are used on site. 

The Company will ensure that employees are aware of the correct weight of any object to be lifted and the correct Safe Working Load (SWL) also known as WLL (Working Load Limit) of the lifting equipment and accessories to be used. 

Lifting equipment or accessories will only be used by authorised employees who have been trained in there use and are satisfied with their condition. 

Employees will carry out visual checks of all lifting equipment before use and report defects immediately to their Manager. Damaged or unsatisfactory equipment will not be used and will be quarantined to prevent use by others. 

Employees will work to a lift plan and check working loads. Employees will be aware that the angle accessories are used at will affect the load they can lift. 

Lifting accessories will be stored in a way they will not get damaged. 

2.18    Isolation and Lock-off Procedures 

Where maintenance requires that normal guarding is removed, or access is required inside existing guarding, the Company will implement additional measures to protect the health and safety of our employees (and other in the vicinity), from dangers of the mechanical, electrical and other hazards that may be exposed. We control this by: 

  1. Premises and Welfare 

Environment, welfare and other related facilities will be maintained to the standard required by the 

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Particular attention will be given to the general fabric, temperature, ventilation, purity of air and water supplies, lighting, sanitary conveniences and noise. 

Where Company employees are required to undertake work on site, the Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety will ensure at the planning stage, that the requirements for welfare provision are suitably assessed and provisions made before work commences on site. 

  1. Electricity 

Electrical equipment will be properly maintained to ensure that it is safe for normal use. All portable appliances will be examined prior to first use, then examined, and tested regularly thereafter. A register of appliances will be produced and kept up to date. The findings of inspections and tests will be recorded. Only qualified electricians are permitted to carry out work on electrical wiring and apparatus, using safe systems of working. 

Where practicable, equipment will be switched off when not in use, or on leaving the premises. All cabling, plugs and connections will be properly organised, inspected, recorded and maintained to minimise any risks, in accordance with the regulations. 

Employees will not carry out maintenance on electrical equipment or plugs without prior authority and training. Employees’ personal electrical apparatus is not to be used on company premises without prior permission. 

The mains electricity supply will be inspected, and a certificate of test obtained from a ‘Competent Person’ in accordance with the timescales laid down in the regulations. 

2.21    Display Screen Equipment 

In accordance with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, the following procedures will be followed: 

2.22    Alcohol and Drug Abuse 

In industry generally there has been a move to greater controls and, in keeping with this, the Company has adopted a policy in relation to the consumption of alcohol and drugs. 

The Company’s policy on alcohol is intended to be a positive approach towards maintenance of the highest standards of safety in the workplace. It is also intended to benefit the health and safety of each individual. 

Any employee who feels that they may have a problem relating to drugs or alcohol should immediately seek help from the Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety. This information will be treated in the strictest confidence. The Company will endeavour to offer any assistance available at the time. 

Likewise, any employee taking prescription or legal non-prescription medication that may affect their ability to undertake their normal scope of work safely, must inform the Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety or their immediate Manager, so that alternative work can be allocated where necessary. 

Employees must not attend work whilst under the influence of alcohol or illegal non-prescription drugs. 

Employees must not consume alcohol or illegal non-prescription drugs on the premises. 

Employees must not return to work after breaks under the influence of alcohol or illegal nonprescription drugs. 

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL OR ILLEGAL NON-PRESCRIPTION DRUGS IN BREACH OF THIS POLICY IS A DISMISSABLE OFFENCE. 

2.23    Company Smoke-Free Policy 

Purpose 

This policy has been developed to protect all employees, contractors, customers and visitors from exposure to second-hand smoke and to assist compliance with the Smoke-Free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations (England) 2006. 

Exposure to second-hand smoke, also known as passive smoking, increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and other illnesses. Ventilation or separating smokers and non-smokers within the same airspace does not completely stop potentially dangerous exposure. 

Policy 

It is the policy of the Company that all of our workplaces, including vehicles, are completely smoke free and all employees have a right to work in a smoke free environment. This policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis. 

Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited throughout the entire workplace, including vehicles, with no exceptions. This policy applies to all employees, consultants, contractors, customers and visitors. 

Implementation 

Overall responsibility for policy implementation and review rests with the Managing Director of the Company. All employees are obliged to adhere to and facilitate the implementation of the policy. 

The Managing Director shall inform all existing employees, consultants and contractors of the policy and their role in the implementation and monitoring of the policy. The Managing Director, or the person delegated to, will inform, during induction, all new personnel of the No Smoking Policy. Appropriate ‘No Smoking’ signs will be clearly displayed at the entrances to, and within the premises. 

Non-compliance 

Local disciplinary procedures will be followed if a member of staff does not comply with this policy. Those who do not comply with the Smoke-Free (Premises and Enforcement) Regulations (England) 2006 are also liable to a fixed penalty fine and possible criminal prosecution. 

2.24    Stress 

The Company is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its staff and recognises that workplace stress is a health and safety issue. The importance of identifying and reducing workplace stressors is also acknowledged. 

This includes: 

2.25    Safe Working at Height 

Responsibilities 

Managers will ensure that all persons under their control, including any sub-contractors, have adequate knowledge of this procedure and comply with it at all times. They must also ensure that all operatives under their control are correctly trained in the safe use of any equipment which is used to gain access to work at height. 

Managers will also have responsibility for correctly identifying work activities and providing all necessary equipment for working safely at height. 

Work activities and compliance with this procedure will be monitored by Management on an ongoing basis. 

Employees must comply with this procedure and ensure that all access and working areas are used correctly and their integrity is not compromised. Employees must not use any unauthorised access or working platform, improvised systems for access to height is strictly forbidden. 

Purpose 

This procedure provides a guide for the correct means of safe access which must be used when working at height. It will, when used correctly, prevent the risk of injury in the event of a fall from height or the risk from falling objects and will ensure that suitable and sufficient steps are taken, so far as is reasonably practicable, to prevent persons from gaining unsafe access to any work place. 

The introduction of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 reinforced the general obligations placed on employers by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to provide a safe place and safe system for work. This obligation has been further enforced by the introduction of the Working at Heights Regulations 2005 (WAH). The procedure detailed below is aimed at implementing the requirements of this legislation. 

Scope 

This procedure will apply to all Company activities where work at height is undertaken and will include the activities of any sub-contract companies. 

Risk Assessment 

Work at height will be included in the Company’s General Risk Assessment Procedure as appropriate. Where task or site-specific working at height activities are required, these activities will be risk assessed as individual tasks and communicated to employees involved in undertaking the activity. 

Safe means of access provided will be in accordance with the hierarchy detailed below. 

Definitions 

Working at Height 

Working at height means work in any place, including a place at or below ground level where a fall could result in injury or harm. Working at height also includes obtaining access to or egress from such place while at work, except by a staircase in a permanent workplace. 

Access/Egress 

The terms are comprehensive and refer to anything that can reasonably be regarded as means of entrance to, or exit from, a place of work, including ascent and descent. This access must be safe and kept properly maintained for any person working there. 

Permanent Working Platform 

This is part of an existing structure having a permanent floor with secure handrails or fencing on all sides, it will also have protection against falling off. 

Temporary Access Platform 

This means any temporarily structure on or from which persons perform work and any temporarily structure which enables persons to gain access to, or allows materials to be taken to, any place included in the following: 

All of the above shall be assessed prior to works being undertaken. 

Inspections 

All the above forms of access equipment require inspections in accordance with statutory duties. These inspections must be carried out by competent persons and will be recorded in the appropriate inspection register. Inspections will be co-ordinated by the Managing Directors who are responsible for ensuring that all equipment is recalled for inspection and passed as safe. Equipment will be marked, or colour coded to indicate that it is safe to use. 

Procedure 

General Rules 

Wherever possible, it is the policy of the company that working at height will be avoided and other avenues shall be explored and adopted where reasonably practicable. 

Where working at height cannot be avoided, the hierarchy of control will be followed. 

Work at height will be carried out from permanent platforms where they exist. 

Where permanent platforms do not exist, a temporary form of access will be provided to prevent, as far as is reasonably practicable, the risk of falling. 

Work at height on any platform must be carried out from within the confines of the correct access provided. 

All working platforms must be so constructed as to prevent objects from falling off. 

Prevention from falls by using a safety harness with fall arrest system will only be considered as a last resort where no other means of safe access is possible. 

Every scaffold must be suitable for the task for which it was constructed. Employees must not under any circumstance step outside the confines of the safe access provided. 

At no time should the integrity of any means of access be altered or tampered with by employees. All alterations or any other maintenance will be carried out by approved persons who have been authorised to carry out the work. 

Every scaffold must be securely tied to the structure or building unless it has been constructed to create its own stability. 

The form of safe access selected must be adequate for the range of tasks that are to be carried out from it. 

Only approved access equipment will be used to work at any height above or on floor level. Improvised access will not be permitted. Employees will only be allowed to work on, or operate, access equipment for which they are adequately trained. 

Specific Training 

Specific training will be required for the following forms of access equipment: 

In addition, operatives will be given specific safety awareness training for roof work and the correct use of safety harnesses. This training will be provided by approved training organisations in accordance with statutory requirements. 

Ladders 

Ladders will be used for temporary access only and must be secured by being tied to the structure to prevent them from falling. 

All ladders must be inspected and marked as safe (see above). 

Fall Arrest Systems 

All fall arrest systems must conform to EN361 and must be a full body type with the correct length lanyard attached which conforms to EN355. Fall arrest systems must be secured to an anchorage that is capable of withstanding shock load. 

All persons who are required to use fall arrest systems must be trained in pre-use inspections, correct fitting and storage. 

Fall arrest systems must be tested and issued with a test certificate, they must be inspected before use every time. 

Safe Access Hierarchy 

The list of safe access detailed below is intended as a guide to the order in which the provision of access to height should be considered. When considering the means of access, start with the safest. If that is impractical, consider the next safest option until the most practicable solution has been found. 

2.26    Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 places duties on contractors to ensure we co-operate with all parties involved in the project, and that we manage our work to ensure a safe site for all parties involved. 

Whilst undertaking the role of Contractor on site we will ensure the following: 

Whilst undertaking the role of Principal Contractor we will ensure the following: 

Domestic Clients 

Our duties remain the same as those for a commercial client when working for a domestic client. 

Design Input 

Whilst undertaking the role of Contractor or Principal Contractor, we may specify materials to be used and have a design input during the pre-construction phase and construction phase of the project. When this is the case we will ensure the following: 

2.27    Contractors/Sub-contractors 

It is the responsibility of the contractor/sub-contractor to ensure that their employees adhere to, and co-operate with, legislative and Company rules in regards to health and safety whilst working for the Company. 

It is also the responsibility of the contractors/sub-contractors to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of the Company’s staff, visitors and others is not put at risk from their work activities and practices, and that safe systems of work are adhered to at all times. 

Where contractors are to carry out work on site, they will be asked to provide evidence of health and safety competence in advance. Copies of risk assessments, COSHH Assessments, method statements, or similar documentation, must be submitted and approved by the Company’s person responsible, as confirmation that risks to health and safety are being properly managed. All contractors will report to the prearranged designated person prior to commencing work. 

The activities of contractors whilst they are on site will be monitored to ensure that their methods of work are safe, and do not put the safety of the Company’s employees at risk. 

2.28    Workplace Noise Control 

Responsibilities The Managing Director Responsible for Health and Safety will ensure that this procedure is implemented and complied with in all areas of work where a hazard is identified. 

The Managing Director will ensure that the persons under their control are aware of the requirements of this procedure and that they are complied with at all times. They will also ensure that the correct protective equipment is provided as required. 

All employees will be required to co-operate with the Company in its attempts to reduce or control noise exposure. 

Noise Surveys: In accordance with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, the Company will take all reasonable steps to identify workplace noise levels. The list, once created, will form part of this procedure. 

Noise surveys will be carried out by competent persons using correct equipment and will be recorded in writing. Tool manufacturers will be consulted to establish individual noise levels. 

Noise surveys will be reviewed at the following times: 

Where the exact noise level created on site or by an individual tool cannot be established, the maximum possible protection will be provided until the matter is resolved. 

Risk Assessment: Wherever possible, noise assessment for site activities will be included in the risk assessment procedure. Information supplied by manufacturers will be used to determine whether a tool used in a work activity is creating a noise hazard. Site environment noise levels will also form part of the assessment. 

Noise Action Levels: The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 have established noise action levels above which hearing will be damaged. These are based on dosage averaged over a working day. 

The action levels are expressed as dB(A): 

Where the Company operates a permanent workshop, the following actions will apply: 

If the First Action Level (80 dB(A)) is reached or exceeded the Directors will: 

If the Second Action Level (85dB(A)) is reached or exceeded the Directors will: 

WORN 

All site equipment having a noise level at or above the First Action Level will have a warning notice affixed stating that hearing protection is mandatory when the tool is being operated. This rule will apply to all persons who are within 12 metres of the tool. 

Where, as a result of a risk assessment, the general site is deemed to be a noise hazard, the Directors will ensure that all persons who enter or remain on site wear hearing protection at all times. 

Personal Protective Equipment: Where the need for PPE is identified as a result of any noise survey or risk assessment, it will be issued as soon as possible. Without prejudice, any hearing protection provided will reduce the amount of noise reaching the ear to an acceptable level – specialist advice will be obtained where necessary. 

Training: All employees will receive general noise awareness training as part of the Company’s safety programme. However, where hearing protection is issued, specific training in its correct use, storage and maintenance will be given. 

2.29    Vibration Control 

Under the Control of Vibration Regulations 2005 we will look to eliminate or control the exposure to vibration in the workplace to the lowest level that is reasonably practicable (Regulation 6). 

Hand arm vibration can be a significant health risk wherever powered hand tools are used for significant lengths of time.  

The Company will look to eliminate vibration risk where possible at the planning stage by engineering out the risk at source. Where this is not possible the risk will be reduced to as low as is reasonably practicable with regular monitoring of exposure levels and risk to employees. Health surveillance will be carried out on employees where regular and frequent exposure to vibration risk is evident using the Tier System Questionnaires. 

The aim will always be to be PROACTIVE rather than REACTIVE when addressing vibration risk. 

The Company will follow good practice controls, currently promoted by the HSE, to help to eliminate or reduce vibration risk in our industry which are: 

Selection of Work Equipment 

Tool selection can make a substantial difference to the vibration level but the tool must be suitable for the task and used correctly. 

We will demonstrate a sound procurement policy for power tools and hand-guided machines considering the following: 

Limiting Exposure Time 

Restricting exposure time (“finger-on-trigger” time) will be carried out to ensure exposure remains below the Exposure Limit Value (ELV), even after all reasonably practicable measures to reduce vibration levels are in place. 

The Company will determine the maximum times using the exposure points system or supplier’s “traffic lights” tool category. Regular testing and monitoring using HAVI Meters will be carried out to ensure the ELV is not exceeded. 

The Company will ensure that the exposure will be reduced to the lowest level that is reasonably practicable (Reg 6(2)), so the ELV will not be used as a target, if a lower exposure is reasonably practicable. 

Other Risk Controls 

The Company, where possible, will look to control HAV risk by means other than reducing vibration exposure, this will be done by: 

Information, Instruction and Training 

The Company will ensure employees at risk from vibration shall have received information on: 

Managers/Supervisors will look for evidence that tools are being used correctly, as recommended by the manufacturer. This may require operators to receive specified training which will be provided. 

Health Surveillance 

The Company will provide health surveillance where the Exposure Action Value (EAV) is likely to be exceeded. As a minimum we shall: 

Personal Protective Equipment 

Where the need for PPE is identified as a result of any vibration survey or risk assessment, it will be issued as soon as possible. 

  1. Permits to Work 

Works that are identified as being of higher risk will be controlled by the use of “Permit to Work”. 

Standard procedures are available from the Manager, covering work recognised as having special risks, e.g.excavation, roof work,entry into confined spaces, someelectrical work,hot work and work involving asbestos etc. 

These permits will be issued by a member of the Site Management Team to ensure safe systems of work are applied by Contractors. 

The person receiving the permit must acknowledge receipt of it and must ensure that the specified works is done safety in accordance with any imposed conditions. He/she must also confirm when the works are completed and all areas or plant are safe. The permit must then be cancelled by the issuer. 

  1. Driving Company Vehicles 

When using a vehicle supplied by the Company, all employees will conform to all requirements of the Road Traffic Acts, associated legislation and the Highway Code. 

Where employees are driving in the course of their employment, or driving vehicles supplied by the Company they must: 

Employees driving vehicles will avoid over-the-counter medications such as anti-depressants, antihistamines for hay fever, nettle rash, asthmas, eczema or travel sickness preparations or cough and cold remedies, which can adversely affect their driving. 

Before setting off employees will: 

On arrival to destination or site employees will: 

(not in an area causing an obstruction to highway, site traffic or the emergency services) 

When driving on business on behalf of the Company and the vehicle is not supplied by the Company, employees must have full comprehensive insurance cover, to cover the driver and any passengers in the course of such business use. A copy of the insurance certificate will be required before driving on Company business. 

2.32    Loading and Unloading of Machinery & Equipment 

We understand that the loading and unloading of machinery/equipment can be a dangerous task, and that heavy loads, moving or overturning cages can all lead to serious injuries or death. 

Procedures for loading and unloading will be: 

Only trained authorised employees will undertake these tasks 

Trailers and Towing 

Manager who have overall control of sites will make sure that coupling and uncoupling areas are well lit, with firm and level surfaces. 

Any employees involved in trailers and towing will be aware and understand the risk assessments and method statements in place for these activities. 

Drivers will be properly trained and have their work monitored by managers to make sure they follow a safe system of work. 

The Company will ensure that: 

2.33    Road Risk 

Employers need to recognise the specific risks involved in driving vehicles as part of employment and the full range of factors that may affect these risks. 

The Company recognises that the use of motor vehicles on Company business requires additional health and safety measures to protect both employees and third parties. The Managing Directors recognise that the occupational risks associated with driving are related to a wide range of factors including: 

The Company is committed to developing, implementing and maintaining all reasonable measures to protect the health and safety of those driving on the Company’s business. 

Arrangements for Securing the Health and Safety of Workers 

The Company acknowledges that those driving on Company business may be at increased risks related to: 

The Company recognises that procedures and processes need to be developed and maintained to reduce these risks as far as reasonably practicable and to take steps to effectively manage those that cannot be avoided. To this end the Company will: 

Safe Systems of Work 

All employers have the duty to develop, implement and maintain safe systems of work for all employees regardless of the nature of the employees’ tasks and the environment within which they are performed. This requires that adequate processes and procedures are in place to manage driver-related risks. With respect to reducing occupational risks to employees who are required to drive as part of their employment the Company will put procedures in place to ensure the following: 

The Company will take all reasonably practicable measures to ensure that journeys are sensibly scheduled, that unnecessary travel is reduced to the minimum and that sufficient time is allowed for both journey and any loading/unloading. No driver will be penalised for delays due to circumstances beyond their reasonable control or encouraged to extend their working hours in a manner that may increase their own risks of accident or injury or those of other road users. The Company will roster journeys so that drivers’ working hours are kept at the levels recommended by best practice wherever possible and to make sure that drivers get sufficient rest breaks during their working hours. The Company will install and maintain tracking devices where required and statutory limits on driving hours and driver rest will be rigorously enforced. 

The Company will also ensure that all drivers receive training on their duties under the road traffic legislation and drivers’ hours regulations (where applicable) on the need to reduce additional risks. This training will include information regarding: 

Statement 

The organisation will: 

Environmental Policy Statement 

  1. Technosys PES Ltd recognises its environmental duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 

2012.The Director Responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental issues, Stephen Benson, recognise that he has a responsibility to take an environmentally (and socially) responsible approach both to existing activities and to possible new developments. 

  1. The Company, so far as is reasonably practicable, proposes to pay particular attention to:
    1. Minimising disturbance to the local and global environment, and to the local communities and wildlife. 
    2. Following the waste management hierarchy as outlined in the Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. We will follow the hierarchy outlined below for waste generated:
      1. Prevention 
      2. Preparing for re-use 
      3. Recycling 
      4. Recovery 
      5. Disposal 
    3. Minimising the use of energy and raw materials and to adhere to the principles of sustainability. 
    4. Considering the environment in the design of processes and products and the maintenance of equipment. 
    5. Providing information on the use and final disposal of products. 
    6. Ensuring that all employees and suppliers are adequately informed about the Company Environmental Policy. 
    7. Minimising the use of product-related materials and services, such as packaging or transport. 
  2. In order that the Company can achieve those objectives, it is important that employees recognise their duty, whilst at work, to take reasonable care of the environment. Employees should also co-operate fully with the Company or anyone else concerned, to ensure that their legal and moral obligations are performed or complied with. 

March 2024