policies policies
It is the policy of Jacobs Massey Ltd to provide and maintain safe and health working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees, contractors and visitors, and to provide such information and training as may be needed for this purpose.
Appropriate preventative and protective measures are, and will continue to be implemented following the identification of work-related hazards and assessment of the risks related to them. It is also the policy of Jacobs Massey Ltd to ensure that its business is conducted in a manner so as to reduce the risks to members of the public. Jacobs Massey Ltd may require its employees and contractors to attend such training and/or induction programmes in order to meet the aims of the Company.
Jacobs Massey Ltd accepts its responsibility for the health and safety of other persons who may be affected by the Company's activities.
The allocation of duties for safety matters, the identity of competent persons appointed with particular responsibilities, and the arrangements made to implement this policy are set out herein and in associated health and safety documented records.
This policy will be kept up to date, to reflect changes in the nature and size of the business. To ensure this, the policy and its effectiveness will be reviewed annually.
Graeme Massey is the Jacobs Massey health and safety officer. He can be contacted on the above number.
Should an issue arise regarding the health or safety of employees and contractors this should be brought to his attention as soon as reasonably practicable. If this is arise whilst a Contractor is “on-site” the matter should be first raised with the local manger and then notified to Jacobs Massey.
It is the duty of company's management to ensure the following:
All employees and workers have a duty in law to act responsibly and to take reasonable care for the health and safety at work of both themselves and their colleagues. This duty can be carried out by:
Any failure to adhere to Jacobs Massey Ltd's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures will be considered a serious disciplinary offence and is one that may lead to dismissal. Individuals will be nominated to undertake health and safety duties as required.
It is the policy of Jacobs Massey Ltd to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of its contractors and the health and safety of other persons who may be affected by their activities. Jacobs Massey Ltd will take steps to ensure that its statutory duties are met at all times.
Jacobs Massey takes Health and Safety at Work very seriously and, although all contractors whilst working in offices or on site will be under the direction and supervision of the client's staff, there are some basic guidelines that should be followed that are outlined below.
You must only undertake work that you are competent to do so and not operate equipment unless trained, and authorised to do so. You must not remove any guarding from equipment used or deviate from its authorised usage. Report immediately any equipment defect, and not attempt repair. You must undertake all duties as instructed and not deviate. All hazard/warning signs and notices displayed on the premises must be complied with.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require risk assessments of work and activities. All reasonably foreseeable risks must be assessed as should other risks which are identified by specific health and safety regulations, in particular the risk of fire. The requirements of this safety policy documentation, together with our inspection and assessment regimes, form the basis of a broad risk assessment.
Our risk assessments and procedures are kept up-to-date and reviewed regularly. Specific suitable assessments are made to take into account risks faced by all employees, contractors and other persons who may be affected by work activities This is essential so that problems can be identified and specific assessments carried out to ensure the reasonable safety of all employees, contractors and other persons.
You must make proper use of all equipment and facilities provided to control working conditions/environment. You must ensure you keep your work areas clear/tidy. You must dispose of waste/scrap in the appropriate receptacles.
You must wear protective equipment where required. You must never obstruct any fire escape route, fire equipment or doors.
You must see the first-aider for any injury you may receive, irrespective of how minor, and ensure details are entered into the accident book. You must report any incident in which damage is caused to property.
You must report any medical condition that could affect the safety of yourself or others. You must not become involved with horseplay, or practical jokes. You must follow all rules pertaining to no smoking areas.
We always ensure that there are facilities at Clients sites for Rest Rooms, catering (if applicable) and lighting sufficient to enable the assignment to be completed. This assessment is undertaken by ourselves by visiting the premises prior to accepting contracts and sending Contractors to undertake any work.
Nationally, over a quarter of all reported accidents are associated with lifting and handling work. The Manual Handling Operations Regulations are designed to reduce this total. Jacobs Massey Ltd accepts its responsibility to comply with this duty to avoid the need for operations involving a risk of injury, so far as is reasonably practicable. However, many manual handling operations go on each day and these tasks are not banned. The aim is to target operations that cannot be eliminated and are liable to present a significant risk of injury. Specific assessments target this category and will consider the factors below, providing a simple way of analysing risks and pointing to practical solutions.
Assessment will indicate how to reduce risks and typical measures to be considered are:
All dangerous parts of machinery shall be adequately safeguarded. Regular inspections and tests of safeguards and emergency stop devices and regular maintenance shall be carried out each term and recorded.
'Work equipment' includes items provided by an employer for the use of employees at work and, by extension, equipment provided by Clients or their agents. Work equipment also covers any equipment provided by employees or contractors themselves for use at work.
Plus there must be good lighting, maintenance operations and warning markings. New equipment must comply with an appropriate British or CEN Standards.
Employees and Contractors in control of work equipment must assess the risks posed by the use of work equipment under their control bearing in mind the overarching principle of taking all reasonable steps to safeguard their own and others safety.
In the normal course of our activities no employee or Contractor should be exposed to hazardous materials. However, in the event that such a situation arises the Health and Safety Officer should be notified as soon as practicable. Where Contractors are “on-site” the matter should be first raised with the local manger and then notified to Jacobs Massey. Contractors, before they commence any work, should assess whether the work they are to undertake might involve hazardous materials.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order requires that precautions to prevent injury in case of fire are based on the results of risk assessment. For employees based at our Oxford Street premises as this is a they should refer to the site Fire and Evacuation Procedure.
Contractors should make themselves aware of the specific arrangements of the local site where they are undertaking their assignment. In particular the following are essential elements of the emergency plan:
You should, at all times, take all reasonable steps to safeguard your own safety and that of any person who may be affected by your actions. Health and Safety at Work is everyone's responsibility, especially yours.
