General Policy Statement

The integration of Health and Safety with all aspects of work is recognised to be in everyone's interest; employees, the company, the general public and the environment.

To this end the company resolves to: -

• Continuously assess all work activities, systems, workplaces and materials for risk.
• Eliminate or reduce risks wherever practical, to provide safe and healthy working conditions, taking into account the company's statutory obligations.
• Provide training and instruction to enable employees to work safely and efficiently.
• Make available all necessary personal protective equipment and safety devices.
• To involve the employees wherever possible and to encourage consultation through the line managers.

Employees have a duty to co-operate in the operation of this policy by: -

• Applying health and safety knowledge to every working situation.
• Considering the health and safety of the general public, work colleagues, the environment and themselves at all times.
• Adhering to laid down safety regulations.
• Making full and proper use of safety equipment and taking care of such equipment when not in use.
• Report all accidents, near miss-occurrences and hazardous situations to their line manager.

Stuart McLean
Managing Director