HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANCE The prime function of the health & safety department is to assist the company in meeting its occupational health & safety objectives. The SH&E department reports to the group services director to the CEO for the provision of a professional and comprehensive health and safety service to the company, including the development, implementation, monitoring and review of Whistl’s safety management system. ARRANGEMENTS As part of the overall health and safety arrangements, suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to health and safety will be undertaken. The purpose of such assessments is to identify the appropriate preventative and protective measures necessary to comply with any relevant statutory provision and to ensure the health and safety of employees and other persons affected by our activities. Safe representation exists at each location. Whistl in accordance with legal requirements will consult with the appointed safety representatives at each main location to enlist their co-operation in implementing this policy and participate in the work of the safety committee. TRAINING Whistl recognises the need for health and safety training to ensure that employees are competent to carry out their work without risk to themselves or others. Such training will be provided at induction and periodically during the course of employment. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION OF ACCIDENTS The senior site manager or their designated deputy(s) are responsible for investigating and reporting the circumstances surrounding and the cause of all incidents that result in personal injury, property, damage or near misses. Where necessary, they will be assisted by the health and safety department and/or insurance department. In certain circumstances the Health and Safety Executive must be advised. Please seek clarification from the health and safety department. POLICY ISSUE Copies of this policy will be made available to all employees and will be displayed at all company locations. The policy will be brought to the attention of all contractors, customers and visitors and will be made available to all interested parties. REVIEW OF POLICY Whistl’s health and safety management system will be reviewed annually and revised when necessary in light of any legislative changes and/or needs of the company, Where necessary, new health and safety objectives will be set and detailed within the annually issued SH&E plan and circulated to appropriate locations. Policy holders will be advised of any changes. MANAGING CONTRACTORS Whistl has a legal duty to ensure that contractors engaged in work activities at any of its sites are competent in the tasks they perform with regard to statutory safety, health and environmental (SH&E) responsibilities. All contractors work to be assigned by the requirements of the contractor’s policy and job registration. CONSULTATION The health and safety policy is unlikely to be successful unless it actively involves all staff.
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