“Design detailing, Installation of FIRE, ELECTRICAL, PHE & HVAC Systems in Residential, Commercial & Industrial projects”

 

The SPTL recognises and accepts its health and safety duties for

providing a safe and healthy working environment (as far as is reasonably practicable) for all its workers (paid or volunteer) and other visitors to its premises.

Intent to

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• Take all reasonably practicable steps to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all personnel on the premises;

• Provide adequate working conditions with proper facilities to safeguard the health and safety of personnel and to ensure that any work which is undertaken produces no unnecessary risk to health or safety;

• Encourage persons on the premises to co-operate with the Organisation in all safety matter, in the identification of hazards which may exist and in the reporting of any condition which may appear dangerous or unsatisfactory;

• Ensure the provision and maintenance of plant, equipment and systems of work that are safe;

• Maintain safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances;

• Provide sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to enable everyone to avoid hazards and contribute to their own safety and health;

• Provide specific information, instruction, training and supervision to personnel who have particular health and safety responsibilities (e.g. a person appointed as a Health and Safety Officer or Representative);

• Make, as reasonably practicable, safe arrangements for protection against any risk to health and safety of the general public or other persons that may arise for the Groups/Organisation’s activities;

• Make suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to the health and safety of employees and of persons not in the employment of the Groups/Organisation arising out of or in connection with the Groups/Organisation’s activities;

• Make specific assessment of risks in respect of new or expectant mothers and young people under the age of 14 yrs;

• Provide information to other employers of any risks to which those employer’s workers on the Groups/Organisation’s premises may be exposed.

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The statement and the procedures are to be reviewed & reported each year by the Health and Safety Sub-committee or by other persons appointed by the SPTL Committee.

  

Policy for Visitors and Contractors

On arrival all visitors should be directed to the duty representative of the Management Committee, or a representative of the user/hirer of the building. This person is to take responsibility for the visitor(s) and assist in their evacuation from the building during an emergency or arrange help in the event of an accident. On arrival, all visitors, including contractors and/or their workers, must sign a record of the date and time of their arrival and, before leaving, should further record their time of departure. Contractors working in the building should report any concerns relating to their own safety or suspected unsafe working practices to the Duty representative of the Committee who will investigate and report to the Group/Organisation.

 

Safety Tours

The Health and Safety Committee of SPTL shall carry out 6-monthly tours and inspections of the premises and make a report to the next ordinary meeting of the Management Committee. All necessary actions as a result of the tour shall, where reasonable and practicable, be implemented. The tour shall include inspection of the Accident File.

 

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All personnel must familiarise themselves with fire escape routes and procedures and follow the directions of the Group/Organisation in relation to fire.

 

Equipment and Appliances

No equipment or appliance may be used other than as provided by or specifically authorised by or on behalf of the Group/ Organisation and any directions for the use of such must be followed precisely.

 

Safety Clearways

Corridors and doorways must be kept free of obstructions and properly lit.

 

Maintenance

Defective equipment, furniture and structures must be reported as such without delay.

 

Hygiene and Waste Disposal

Facilities for the disposal of waste materials must be kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Waste must be disposed of in an appropriate manner and in accordance with any special instructions relating to the material concerned.

 

Food Hygiene

When handling or preparing food there are specific hygiene requirements:

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• Regularly wash hands before and during food preparation and especially after using the lavatory;

• Tell your supervisor or representative of the Committee of any skin, nose, throat, or bowel problem;

• Ensure cuts or sores are covered with correct waterproof dressings;

• Keep yourself clean and wear clean clothing;

• Remember that smoking in a food room is illegal;

• Never cough or sneeze over food;

• Clean as you go. Keep all equipment and surfaces clean;

• Prepare raw and cooked food in separate areas. Keep perishable food covered and either refrigerated (less than 8”C) or piping hot (above 63”C);

• Ensure waste food is disposed of properly. Keep the lid on rubbish bin and wash your hands after putting waste in it;

• Avoid handling food as far as possible;

• Tell your supervisor or representative of the Committee of any defects or concerns regarding the facilities – eg uncleanness, refrigeration malfunction, cracked food preparation surfaces.

 

First Aid and Accident Reporting

• The current First Aider(s) for the premises is/are displayed (on the Notice Board in the Reception Area).

• First Aid Boxes are provided in the following location(s):

  • Reception (example)

  • Kitchen (example)

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Accidents

In the event of an injury or illness, call for a member of staff or ring for an ambulance directly. To call an ambulance – 102, 108

 

All accidents must be reported to the Health and Safety Officer or another member of staff on duty immediately or as soon as practicable; which will be recorded in the accident register

 

The Health and Safety Officer will investigate incidents and accidents, writing a detailed report for the Organisation’s Management Committee to consider the actions necessary to prevent recurrence.

 

FIRE DRILL & EVACUATION

All workers and volunteers must know the fire procedures, position of fire appliances and escape routes.

• The fire alarm points, fire exits and emergency lighting system will be tested by The Fire Officer/Health and Safety Officer during the first week of each month and entered in the log book provided.

• The Fire Officer will arrange for Fire Drills and Fire Prevention Checks to be carried out at least once every three months and entered in the log book. In addition, these Drills will be carried out at different times and on different days, so that all users/hirers know the procedures.

 

In the event of fire:-

• Persons discovering a fire should sound the nearest alarm;

• The first duty of all workers is to evacuate all people from the building by the nearest exit immediately the fire is discovered;

• All persons must evacuate the building and, where possible without personal risk, leave all doors and windows closed;

• The assembly point for the building is at the West side gate near the DG area.

• No-one should leave the assembly point without the permission of a member of staff;

• If any fire occurs, however minor, the Fire Brigade must be called immediately by dialling 101 and asking for “Fire”;

• When the Fire Brigade arrives advise whether all persons are accounted for and location of fire.

 

Cleaning Materials, General Machinery and High-Risk Areas

• All portable machinery must be switched off and unplugged when not in use;

• Wandering cables are a hazard; use with caution and safety in mind;

• Slippery floors and dangerous; use warning signs;

• Use protective clothing and equipment provided and as instructed on machinery/equipment/material. It is the duty of a worker to report any loss of or defect in protective clothing or equipment.

 

General

• All thoroughfares, exits and gates must be left clear at all times;

• Corridors and fire exits must not be blocked by furniture or equipment;

• Vehicles must not be parked near to the building so as to cause any obstruction or hazard;

• Hazards or suspected hazards or other health and safety matters should be reported to the Health and Safety Officer or the staff member on duty immediately or as soon as practicable, so that action can be taken. If the hazard is of a serious nature, immediate action must be taken to protect or clear the area to prevent injury to staff or other users.

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Under the Work safe Policy each member of staff has the right to refuse to carry out work if they feel it is not safe to do so.

 

Refusal to work on the grounds of Health and Safety is free from disciplinary action and will not affect in anyway their future prospects within the company.

 

All refusals to work will be responded to promptly and the employee raising the Work safe procedure will be informed of decisions throughout the process. The person in charge must then discuss with the employee, and make an assessment of the situation and decide on a suitable course of action.

 

All situations were the Work safe Policy has been raised will be reported to the Group Managing Director and Group CEO.

 

 

This Policy will be communicated to all staff, contractors and suppliers, and be available for the public.

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