Health and Safety

Responsibilities

Our Responsibilities

As far as practically possible, we will do all we can to ensure you have a safe and healthy workplace with adequate supervision

For this contract , Bentley is responsible for your Health & Safety whilst you are in contract . We will make sure you are given information on safety procedures so that you can carry out your tasks safely.

If, at any time during your contract , you do not understand anything please ask for clarification

Your Responsibilities

• Take reasonable care for the Health & Safety of yourself and others while you are working.

• Work safely and to co-operate in the application of health and safety policies and procedures by taking reasonable care of your own safety ensuring you do not put themselves or other people at risk

• Continually keep your equipment safe, clean and tidy. This is also applicable to your place of work and surrounding areas.

• Make sure you familiarise yourself with the local emergency procedures of your workplace.

• Be aware of the safety rules and regulations as they apply to the site.

• Report any hazardous situations to your Line Manager.

• Do not undertake tasks you have not received training for or you feel are unsafe.

• Do not misuse any equipment or safety devices.

• Make correct use of all work equipment, machinery, substances and PPE.

The Company regards compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act

1974 and all other relevant statutory requirements as the absolute minimum acceptable

Your First Day (on-site)

You should be told by your Bentley manager:

• The location of fire exits

• The location and types of fire extinguishers

• The location of the toilets and wash basins

• Who the first aider/appointed person is

• Any task specific training for the role

• The procedure for reporting accidents in the workplace

• Any other information relevant to your role of workplace

Reporting Accidents

If you are involved in an accident or near miss incident whilst in contract , it is important that you follow this procedure:

1. Report the incident immediately to your Bentley Manager and your Adecco representative

2. Ensure the details are recorded in the Clients’ accident reporting tool, details can be obtained from your Manager

3. If required, obtain treatment for the injury from a First Aider or Appointed Person.

4. Keep Adecco informed of any after-effects of the incident, including periods of total or partial incapacity for work.

All accidents are avoidable and the circumstances of any accident, whether or not it involves injury will be investigated. Where possible steps will be taken to reduce the probability of a similar accident occurring. If you have time off work following an accident at work either self-certified or on the advice of a doctor, must inform an Adecco representative on the first day of absence. This is to allow Adecco to meet its statutory requirements for recording and monitoring lost time accidents

Accident Prevention

It is the Company’s view that accidents are not inevitable. With reasonable precautions and a positive approach by all concerned, they can be prevented. It is the responsibility of all Associates to report anything which may be potentially dangerous to Bentley.

Equipment provided for the task

Workplace equipment accidents can range in severity, from minor injuries to fatalities.

Tools and/or equipment provided for the job should only be used if you are competent to use them.

Bentley will provide training in the use of tools or equipment necessary to carry out the task. This can be anything from simple hand tools to powered hand tools up to larger fixed apparatus or vehicles.

If you are not trained to use it, do not use it.

PPE

As standard, you should ensure:

• Belt buckles to be covered

• Any rings to be covered with the protective tape supplied. Other jewellery should be covered at all times.

• Nothing on show which can scratch the cars.

• The appropriate PPE should be worn at all times. This will be specific to the area in which you work and will be provided to you.

PPE is provided based on the specific health and safety needs of the zone in which you work, any request for you to wear said PPE must be adhered to. Any continual non-compliance or refusal to wear the appropriate PPE is not acceptable.

Safety Footwear

To ensure your greatest possible protection you may be required to wear safety footwear on site at Bentley. You will have a personal responsibility to ensure the effectiveness of the boots.

In particular you must;

• Ensure that the boots provided are worn at all times whilst on site if required.

• Safety footwear should be inspected prior to each use. Shoes should be checked for wear and tear at reasonable intervals. This includes looking for cracks and holes, separation of materials, broken buckles or laces.

• The soles should be checked for pieces of metal or other embedded items that could prevent electrical or tripping hazards.

• Boots must be maintained and cleaned in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning and maintenance.

• Take all reasonable steps to safeguard the condition of boots when not in use i.e. store in a safe place.

• Regularly examine the boots and report any defect, damage or loss to either the Team Leader or your Adecco Representative

Drugs and Alcohol

Adecco has a duty under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all our Associates and others that may be affected by work activities. The Company cannot allow the consumption of alcohol or the use of illegal drugs to place Associates at risk or to endanger the safety of others, and furthermore may face prosecution if it knowingly allows an Associate to continue working while impaired. In addition, all Associates have a responsibility under the Act for their own safety and for that of their contractors.

The unlawful possession, use, distribution or sale of illegal drugs on Company business or locations is prohibited and if there is evidence of such activity, disciplinary action will be taken.