Health & Safety
Section 2 (3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states:
It shall be the duty of every employer to prepare and as often as may be appropriate revise a written statement of his general policy with respect to the health and safety at work of his staff and the organisation and arrangements for the time being in force for carrying out that policy, and to bring the statement and any revision of it to the notice of all of his staff"
Policy
"It is the aim of PDC Systems Ltd to safeguard the health and safety of all its staff whilst at work and to pursue a policy which ensures that:"
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Its business is conducted in accordance with standards that are at least in compliance with relevant statutory provisions for health and safety and any other persons on company premises.
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A safe and healthy working environment is established and maintained at all operating locations including fixtures and fittings, plant, machinery and vehicles.
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Managers at all levels regard health and safety matters as a prime management responsibility.
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Every effort is made to provide sufficient financial resources to ensure that policies can be carried out effectively.
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Good standards of training and instruction in matters of health and safety are provided and maintained at all levels of employment.
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All risk assessments are carried out to comply with current legislation.
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Discussion and affective joint consultation encourage co-operation of staff in promoting safe and healthy conditions and systems of work.
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An adequate advisory service in matters of health and safety is provided and maintained.
"The Company Secretary's department or other Head Office Department, ie: Human Resources, Property, Logistics or Internal Audit provide advisory and support resources which will:"
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Provide competent advice on health and safety policy matters, including relevant statutory requirements.
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Ensure that each unit has the necessary fire fighting and first aid equipment.
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Monitor and ensure that each operating unit is complying with the policy statement.
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Report a specific health and safety items . incidents as appropriate.
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Co-ordinate health and safety activities where appropriate.
"The Company Secretary's department or other Head Office Department, ie: Human Resources, Property, Logistics or Internal Audit provide advisory and support resources which will:"
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Provide competent advice on health and safety policy matters, including relevant statutory requirements.
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Ensure that each unit has the necessary fire fighting and first aid equipment.
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Monitor and ensure that each operating unit is complying with the policy statement.
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Report a specific health and safety items . incidents as appropriate.
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Co-ordinate health and safety activities where appropriate.
"To monitor the overall effectiveness of this policy and to recommend improvements to it, a Health and Safety Committee will meet quarterly whose membership will reflect the operating spectrum of the Company."
Responsibilities & Organisation
"The PDC Systems Ltd Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the Health and Safety Policy. It is the responsibility of local unit managers to ensure that this health and safety policy is carried out."
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On behalf of the board of directors, local unit management under the direction of senior management are responsible for ensuring that the organisation and arrangements necessary for the fulfilment of its health and safety policy are instituted and maintained in the areas over which they exercise control.
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Health and Safety will be a standing agenda item at routine meetings at Board and Management Level.
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Senior executives of each operating location and through them their management subordinates are responsible for health and safety of staff, visitors, customers and contractors working in their unit, for ensuring observance of health and safety rules and procedures and for ensuring that each member of staff is properly instructed and supervised on matters of health and safety.
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The Company Secretary will through established procedures ensure that each operating location is provided with detailed information and material relevant to the type of operation being carried out, to enable that location to fully comply with this policy statement.
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A complete set of health and safety manuals will be provided for every unit and maintained up to date.
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Local unit managers will ensure that this policy statement is prominently displayed within the unit for all interested parties to read.
"The Company Secretary is directly responsible to the Board of Directors to ensure that each Head Office department is aware of its specific role and duties in relation to the above and that those roles and duties are being carried out effectively.
Each unit manager must immediately report all fatal or major accidents, dangerous occurrences or occupational diseases which are required to be reported directly to the Health and Safety Executive. Head Office Human Resources Department which must be advised as soon as possible.
Whilst prime responsibility for health and safety at work rests upon all levels of management, every person has a duty:"
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To co-operate actively in achieving the aims of this health and safety policy statement.
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To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
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To work safely and efficiently by following correct operating procedures and by meeting statutory obligations.
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Not to interfere with or misuse anything which is provided in the interests of health and safety.
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To report and co-operate in the investigation of all incidents or accidents that has led to or may lead to serious injury.