Health & Safety Policy

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

- Carnehill Contracting recognises its responsibilities under the This statement is drawn up in accordance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act (General Application) Regulations 2007, the Construction Regulations 2006 as well as statutory provisions and codes of practice. Carnehill Contracting is committed to health and safety excellence and the protection of our people, our property and the environment. We are committed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of our employees, contractors and visitors. We also recognise that Health and Safety should be considered equally with quality and performance when work is being considered or undertaken.

- We will provide H&S information focusing on training, supervision, plant and equipment as necessary, to identify, eliminate or control hazards and risks at the workplace. Adequate resources will be provided for this purpose. The overall objective is to achieve as far as reasonably possible a safe and healthy workplace for all employees and those affected by its activities. Any company employee who supervises or manages the use of work equipment shall have received adequate training for the purposes of health and safety, including training in the methods that may be adopted when using the work equipment, any risks that such use may entail and precautions to be taken.

- We set and maintain high standards of health and safety, which aim to match or exceed current industry best practices. We meet these commitments by implementing a comprehensive health and safety management system and continually improving both the system itself and our performance - in accordance with the principles below. We provide the leadership, management support, communications and resources necessary to do so.

- Carnehill Contracting recognises that we have legal obligations with regards to the health and safety of our employees, customers and the general public, who are affected by our activities. We will strive not only to comply with the letter of current health and safety legislation and approved codes of practice, but also the spirit in which they were written. We integrate health and safety considerations into all aspects of our business. We recognise that there is a quantifiable competitive advantage to be achieved through world-class health and safety performance and workplace. A full copy of the health and safety plan is held at our head office.

- This Health and Safety Policy statement will be reviewed annually. Responsibility for compliance to this policy rests with the board of directors, who will monitor the effectiveness of the policy and its associated initiatives. This Health and Safety Policy Statement will be displayed prominently, and access to the complete Health and Safety Policy manual detailing procedures will be available on the premises for reference by any employee.
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