Safety related policies, procedures and guidance as well as various risk assessments and safe systems of work are provided as a preventative rather than reactive measures.
Site Safety
All third-party facilities are legally contracted to comply and maintain defined H&S expectations and standards in line with:
• Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Occupiers Liability Acts 1957/1984
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Contractors may visit SCL sites to perform tasks such as window cleaning, electrical
equipment testing, lift servicing, vehicle repairs, and construction work. Their presence can be permanent (e.g., catering), occasional (e.g., service engineers), or for one-time projects (e.g., construction workers). Work conducted by contractors for SCL may be governed by a civil contract. Health and safety legislation now requires SCL to consider their competence and the allocation of resources to ensure safe work practices. In any client/contractor relationship, both parties have obligations under health and safety law. SCL must evaluate the health and safety implications of the work they require from contractors and ensure that the contractors are competent to perform the tasks safely. Legal and financial processes are in place where facilities are deemed non- compliant against that stipulated in the facility agreements Health and safety are not the only factors to consider in procurement. When hiring contractors SCL will also verify the financial status of the companies and consider other aspects such as insurance coverage and waste disposal/carrier licenses. All facilities we use and own are audited by the Health & Safety team on a yearly basis to ensure they meet health and safety and fire regulations for buildings (refer to Appendix One and Appendix Two).
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