Health and safety is of equal importance to Balsham as any
other business driver, and will not be compromised for sake
of expediency or cost saving.
In accordance with our statutory
obligations, we allow sufficient finance in our tender bids
for appropriate H&S provision, particularly in mitigating
the risks of working at height.
We take pride in our association
with DGL Services Ltd. who act as
our retained safety consultants & advisors. Similarly,
we perceive real value on our membership of the British
Safety Council.
OUR GENERAL POLICY
STATES:
It is the policy of
Balsham (Buildings) Ltd to conduct its activities with due
regard for the health, safety and welfare of its employees,
sub-contractors, clients, visitors and members of the public.
Balsham (Buildings) Ltd recognises that obligations in relation
to Health, Safety and Welfare are owed wherever the company’s
activities are carried out including offices, construction
sites, sites where sales are taking place and in travelling
in company vehicles. All obligations in relation to health,
safety and welfare are taken seriously by the company and
to this extent, assessment of risks to health, safety and
welfare of everyone directly affected by the company’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 and dangerous occurrences and damage to the workplace.
This will be achieved, so far as is reasonably practicably,
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 company in ensuring the Policy is effective,
and 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 under sections 7 and 8 of The Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974. The company insists that these obligations
are met by all personnel employed, either directly or indirectly
by Balsham (Buildings) Ltd. Any breach of any aspect of the
company’s Health & Safety Policy will be regarded
as a serious breach of these obligations.
The company 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.
The Managing Director is appointed
as the person responsible for the co-ordination of Health,
Safety and Welfare matters on behalf of the company and will
ensure the policy of the company is implemented through the
normal company Health & Safety channels. Specific duties
may be devolved to other persons within the management team
in order that the policy is effectively implemented.
The company Health & Safety
Advisors ( DGL Services Ltd ) in liaison with The Managing
Director will give 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 & Safety Policy is the responsibility of
the company Director responsible for Health & Safety,
who will ensure that the policy is reviewed, at least annually,
recommending necessary changes when it is deemed to be necessary.
Balsham (Buildings) Ltd will
consult with employees 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 from head office.
All employees are reminded
that they have a statutory duty to co-operate with their employer
fully in compliance with their duties imposed under the Health
& Safety at Work Act 1974.
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