Health and Safety General Statement of Intent

Our commitment will be to provide: -
“A positive safety culture characterised by communications founded on mutual trust, by shared perceptions of the importance of safety, and by confidence in the effectiveness of preventative measures”.

Our Statement of General policy is: -

• to provide necessary resources in the form of finance, equipment, personnel and time to ensure health and safety
• to ensure safe handling and use of articles and substances
• to provide information, instruction and supervision for employees
• to ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training
• to prevent accidents and cases of work related ill health
• to maintain a safe environment and safe and healthy working conditions
• to review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals
• to consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety
• We will promote a balanced approach to risk that will have at its heart an emphasis on the importance of managing risk – not trying to eliminate it
• We believe that the primary responsibility for managing risk within our organisation rests with those who create the risks and those who have to work with them.