My commitment and that of the company to Health and Safety is absolute and in reflecting this commitment the following objectives shall be implemented and/or maintained within the Company:

To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, sub-contractors, visitors, members of the public and any others affected by the company’s activities. This will be achieved by the application of a company Safety Management System (SMS) that will serve as a structure to guide, prompt and evidence that safety management is in practice being managed and is taking place where the workforce are most likely at risk.

The Safety Quality and Environmental Management System (SQEMS) is set out in line with an industry wide model for safety management – HSG 65. The System therefore includes how the company organises for health and safety by appointment of competent persons and a training infrastructure and also how arrangements are made for implementation and monitoring of measures to safeguard the workforce from any hazards that they may face in their day to day work. A system of auditing and review is used to police and make continuous improvement.The company will ensure that the goals of client satisfaction, ongoing business development and profit are not in conflict with good safety and industry best practice. A good safety record is of benefit to the business, while a safe and healthy environment protects and encourages our staff, our most important asset. I also believe that concern for the environment is an essential element of safety management and I shall set positive environmental policies supported by environmental procedures. Specifically, I will ensure that:

• The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and all other relevant legislation is seen as the minimum requirement.
• A Competent Person(s) is appointed to ensure full compliance with legislation providing professional Safety, Environmental, Training, Railway Safety advice and strategy to the company on all related matters affecting the company.
• A Safety Committee meeting structure is established aimed at including all employees and being representative of the full workforce.
• There is support for staff who abort work on grounds of safety and/or health.
• Fire and security arrangements exist and are maintained to meet legal requirements, industry standards and to exercise loss control.
• Arrangements exist and are applied to the identification of hazards, the assessment of risks associated with such hazards and the implementation of suitable control measures.
• First Aid facilities are provided and maintained and trained first aiders’ are appointed.
• Safety information, data and trends are reviewed and used for accident prevention and continuing improvement of the Safety and Environmental Management System
• All Employees, including visitors and sub-contractors are given sufficient information to carry out their duties with the minimum of risk.
• Training needs are identified and met.
• Managers set a good example and demonstrate to staff our care for them, their safety, health and welfare.
• Plant and equipment, owned or hired is of a safe design and properly inspected and maintained.
• The company will procure and manage substances to minimise their effect on employee health and safety.
• Suitable welfare facilities are provided for all staff at or near work-sites, providing shelter and messing facilities.
• Suitable Personal Protective Equipment is provided with training for all employees exposed to risks to their health and safety whilst at work.
• A system of audit is in place that involves inspections and safety tours and continuous monitoring in line with the HSE guidance document HS(G)65. Safety objectives will be set annually by myself for my management team.
• Our client’s standards whether mandated or advised are complied with.
• There is a procurement policy to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory requirements, client’s standards and industry Best Practise
• There is the provision of adequate resources to meet these commitments.

Paul West
Senior Partner