HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY OF :-
MIKE WEAVER COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
Our policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees, and to provide such information, training and supervision as they need for this purpose. We also accept our responsibility for the health and safety of other people who may be affected by our activities.
The allocation of duties for safety matters and the particular arrangements which we will make to implement the policy are set out below.
The policy will be kept up to date, particularly as the business changes in nature and size. To ensure this, the policy and the way in which it has operated will be reviewed every year.
Employees are reminded that they have a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work acts to abide by the terms of this Health and Safety Policy and that their cooperation is vital to its success.
The Director with overall responsibility for the Health and Safety Policy, and for ensuring that it is effectively enforced is Michael Anthony Leigh Weaver.
Employees may at any reasonable time communicate verbally with the responsible Director on matters of Health and Safety, and if required put their questions in writing, which must be replied to within 24 hours.
Signed....................
( Director )
dated the 1st July 1997.
General Arrangements.
Accidents.
The First Aid box is kept in the large cabinet in the main workshop.
Mrs Anne Weaver is a trained first aider.
Mr Mike Weaver is responsible for the First Aid Box.
Mr Mike Weaver is responsible for reporting incidents.
The Accident record book is kept with the First Aid Box.
General Fire Safety.
Escape Routes are checked weekly by the Landlord.
Fire Extinguisher is checked weekly by Mr J Francis.
O&C Fire maintain the Fire Extinguisher Annually 0121 5654404
Advice and Consultancy.
The Local Health and Safety inspector can be contacted for advice on 0121 2002299 at 2 Masshouse Circus Queensway Birmingham.
The Safety Director can be consulted also together with the HSE publications he keeps on the Essentials of Health and Safety at Work.
Health advice may be obtained from Mrs Anne Weaver Registered General Nurse at the office.
Training.
Employees are to receive all the necessary training to ensure that they are able to do their job safely, from Mike Weaver. Training Manager.
Contractors and Visitors.
All contractors and visitors must abide by the terms of this health and safety policy, and their attention must be drawn to its existence upon entering the premises.
Contractors and Visitors are not permitted to be on the premises unattended, and contractors must not carry out any work whatsoever without specific authority from the Safety Director, who must be satisfied that their means and methods of work are safe.
HAZARDS.
Housekeeping and Premises.
Cleanliness. - All employees must clean their own work area at the end of each working day.
Waste Disposal. - All rubbish containers must be emptied by Mr J Oldham at the end of every working day.
Safe stacking and Storage. - All items stacked and stored must be stacked with due regard for safety.
Floor areas. - All floor areas must be kept reasonably clear of hazards, and no items shall be left in gangways.
Electrical Equipment.
All mains cables, wires and plugs must be tested and inspected quarterly, and any items that fail inspection are to be immediately repaired or withdrawn from service.
Extension leads and portable equipment must be checked monthly and should only be used in locations where fixed equipment is not available.
Machinery.
Other than hand tools there is no machinery present on the premises, and employees are not authorised to use any machinery until a safe code of practice is drawn up for its use.
Handtools must be inspected monthly for any defects and to ensure that they operate correctly. If any defects are found, the tools must be withdrawn from service, and either a satisfactory repair carried out, or the tool disposed of.
Plant and Equipment.
Other than electrical equipment, there is no plant and equipment present on the premises, and employees are not authorised to use any plant or equipment until a safe code of practice is drawn up for its use.
Fire Protection.
Without specific consent from the Safety Director, no explosives, flamable liquids or gases may be used by an employee.
All Emergency exits and fire fighting equipment shall be kept free from obstruction and the requirements contained in the buildings Fire Certificate shall be observed.
No Smoking signs must be obeyed.
Dangerous Substances.
Dangerous substances can only be brought onto the premises with the consent and knowledge of the Safety Director, and must be stored in the dangerous substances area, abiding by the manufacturers storage instructions. While said substances are in use, employees must wear the appropriate safety equipment, and must ensure that the chemicals are disposed of in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations.
Any Other Risks.
The company sells, services, and installs two way radio equipment only, and no employee may undertake any other work whatsoever
Before commencing any work, either on or off the premises, all employees must consider any risks involved, and in case of doubt, no work may commence until a safe and satisfactory means of working has been agreed with the Company’s Safety Director.
Off Premises Working.
All employees, while working on customers’ premises must ensure that they abide by the customer’s Health and Safety Policy, and must make themselves aware ( before commencing work ) of the customers emergency procedures in the case of Fire or Explosion.