| Health
& Safety Policy
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| HEALTH
& SAFETY POLICY
Introduction
Greater Manchester Waste Group (GMW) is committed
to maintaining the highest standards of health
and safety in all aspects of its work. The success
of this policy depends upon the co-operation of
everyone within the Company to work safely together
and promote a positive safety culture.
We are all legally bound to work safely under
health and safety law and this policy aims to
provide a healthy, safe and enjoyable place of
work GMW.
The company :
- recognises and accepts its responsibilities
as an employer for providing a safe and healthy
workplace and working environment for all its
employees:
- will take all reasonable steps within its
power to meet this responsibility, and in particular:
- will provide safe plant, equipment and ensure
systems of work are in place that are safe in
accordance with the approved safety standards
and regulations
- will provide safe premises, a safe place
of work, safe access to and safe egress from
it
- will arrange for the safe use, handling, storage
and transport of articles and substances which
are inherently or potentially dangerous
- will provide information, instruction, training
and supervision to all staff with the object
of helping them avoid hazards and contribute
to their own, and others, health and safety
whilst at work
- will provide a healthy environment with adequate
welfare and first-aid facilities
- will ensure effective arrangements for joint
consultation on health and safety.
Management Responsibilities
Every manager is expected to regularly review
the arrangements for health and safety within
their area of responsibility so as to provide
and maintain safe places and systems of work.
Managers must allocate sufficient resources such
as competent staff, sufficient time and adequate
information and training for all employees, to
satisfy the requirements of this policy. Managers
must consult their employees on all matters of
health and safety.
Employee Responsibilities
All employees have a legal responsibility for
their own safety and must avoid doing anything
which may cause harm to themselves or others whilst
at work. They must co-operate with management
in all aspects of health, safety and welfare,
and maintain their place of work and all equipment
in a safe and tidy state. They must report all
defects and instances where dangers are found,
to their managers. They must not misuse or interfere
with anything provided for the health, safety
or welfare of those at work.
The company has a zero tolerance policy with regard
to health and safety and will take immediate action,
including the use of the disciplinary system against
employees or other groups in breach of health
and safety requirements.
Display of this General
Statement
This statement will be brought to the attention
of all employees and will be reviewed, updated
or otherwise amended when appropriate.
Stephen Jenkinson
Managing Director
Greater Manchester Waste Group
Aug 2003
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