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At S J Thompson Builders Ltd we recognise the importance of achieving and maintaining high standards of health and safety for those within the organisation and for those affected by our work such as contractors, sub-contractors, clients, visitors and members of the public. The company is fully aware of its obligations under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and regards all health and safety legislation under this act as the minimum standard and expects management to achieve its targets without compromise.

 

The company recognises that our employees are our most valuable asset and that successful health and safety management contributes to successful business performance.

 

Heath and Safety policy summarised

  • To ensure our commitment to health and safety management, the company directors are responsible for formulating the policy and monitoring its implementation. The company will maintain and operate a safety management system incorporating documented safety policy and risk assessments.

  • The company will provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe places and systems of work safe plant and machinery, safe handling of materials and substances and the provision of appropriate safety equipment.

  • We look to the support of our employees at all levels in making our policy effective. It is the responsibility of the directors to ensure that employees are consulted on key safety measures and also to make sure that appropriate information, training, instruction and supervision is made available to every employee.

  • It is the responsibility of the company directors to consult employees on matters affecting health and safety and to ensure that any legislative revisions are brought to their attention. All employees are expected to exercise personal responsibility in preventing injury to themselves and others and to cooperate with management in complying with health and safety legislation.

  • The company directors are responsible for keeping up to date with legislation and to audit and review this policy at regular intervals and revise as necessary.

  • As a responsible company, S J Thompson Builders Ltd strives for continual improvement in all matters relating to the welfare of its staff, local environment and natural resources. The company is committed in assessing the environmental impact of its activities and ways to reduce these impacts and will comply with all applicable environmental laws and regulation.

 

 

DIRECTORS S. WEBB (SEC) A. HARRIS - REG. NO. 331 3092 - VAT NO 688 6276