This Document is the Policy of Shaylor Group Plc and is to be enacted throughout all aspects of the business to which it relates The original of this document, signed by the CEO, is held in the Headquarters Safe
Title
Site Health and Safety Policies
Status
Policy ver a
Date Signed
Authorised By Steve Shaylor
Doc Ref
SGP-002
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1 Hand Tools and Work Equipment Shaylor acknowledge its duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. We require that those who provide work equipment are responsible for ensuring it is properly maintained and safe in use. Persons working on sites must only use tools for which they have been trained. It is the business policy that Abrasive Wheels and Percussion Tools are only to be used by persons who hold a valid certificate of training (certificates are generally valid for three years). Those providing work equipment are to ensure it is tested, inspected and maintained in line with statutory requirements and best practice, and that a record is made of this inspection. As a minimum, all equipment used in work controlled by Shaylor must be inspected by a competent person on an annual basis. 2 Health and Safety Risk Assessment As a responsible contractor, Shaylor embraces the spirit and requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. We will ensure that no work takes place without it first being subject to a suitable and sufficient assessment of health and safety risk. Significant risks and controls will be communicated to those undertaking the work. Documentary proof of the assessment, communication or risk information and safe work method must be held at the place of work. It is the responsibility of the person making arrangements for the work to be done to ensure that an assessment is made. The Shaylor Representative in control of the place where the work is to be done must be in possession of the assessment, and satisfied as to its adequacy, before allowing work to start.