It is the policy of the Group to conduct its activities with due regard for the health, safety and welfare of its employees, contractors, clients, visitors and members of the public. The Group recognises its obligations in relation to health, safety and welfare wherever the Group's activities are carried out. This includes offices, construction sites and sites where sales are taking place and whilst travelling in company vehicles.
The Group is committed to continual improvement through actively encouraging feedback from all levels of employment. All obligations in relation to health, safety and welfare are taken seriously by the Group and to this extent; assessment of risks to the health, safety and welfare of everyone directly and indirectly affected by the Group's activities is a priority, as reflected in this Policy.
The purpose of the Policy is to promote a pro-active approach in the prevention of accidents, ill health, dangerous occurrences and damage in the workplace. This will be achieved, so far as is reasonably practicable, by the identification of hazards, the elimination of foreseeable risk, and the management of residual risk, thus providing safe systems of work and compliance with all relevant Statutory Acts, Regulations and Codes of Practice.
The co-operation of those employed by the Group in ensuring the Policy is effective and the responsibility of each individual to take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself/herself and those who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions at work are legal obligations and the Group insists that these obligations are met. Any breach of any aspect of the Group's Health and Safety Policy will be regarded as a serious breach of these obligations. The Group recognises that the provision of adequate financial resources, training and supervision is essential to ensure that all managers and employees are properly able to discharge their responsibilities under this Policy.
Mr G S Cherry, the Group Chief Executive, is appointed as the Director responsible for health, safety and welfare matters on behalf of the Board of Directors and will ensure that the Policy of the Group is implemented through the The Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Committee(HSEQ Committee). The Managing Director of each Subsidiary Company is a member of the HSEQ Committee and has overall responsibility for the health and safety of their Company. Specific duties may be devolved to other Company Directors and Managers in order that the policy is effectively implemented.
The Health and Safety Department will report to the Divisional Boards at monthly intervals and the Group’s HSEQ Committee at two monthly intervals. The Health and Safety Department will also provide guidance and advice on all aspects of health, safety and welfare and arrange with management for the training of employees as necessary. Monitoring the effectiveness of the Health and Safety Policy is the responsibility of the Group’s Health and Safety Department who will ensure that the Policy is reviewed, at least annually, recommending necessary changes, through the Group’s HSEQ Committee, to the Group's Main Board of Directors for approval.
The Group will consult with employees or their representatives where appointed with respect to health, safety and welfare in accordance with Statutory Requirements to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to make the Policy effective.
The Policy Document detailing information on the organisation, arrangements and other supporting documents required for the implementation of this Policy is available for inspection on all sites and premises controlled by the Group.
You can download the full document below.
ALAN H CHERRY
Chairman
(This Health and Safety Policy Statement made under Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is to be brought to the notice of all employees of the Group by prominent display at all workplaces.)
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Information correct as at 25/02/2008