Health & Safety Policy

Parkstone Group Limited considers Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management to be of utmost importance to its business and to achieving customer satisfaction in a safe and profitable manner.

The company accepts its responsibility towards its employees, the environment and any other person affected by the work undertaken by the company.

Parkstone Group Limited is committed to implementing this policy through the effective operation of its Integrated Management System, certified as meeting the requirements of:

ISO 9001: 2000 – Quality Management System
ISO 14001: 2004 – Environmental Management Standard
OHSAS 18001: 1999 – OHSAS Management Standard

It is the policy of Parkstone Group Limited to:

• Comply with applicable Health & Safety and Environmental legislative, regulative and statutory requirements including amongst others;
  • The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all relevancy supporting regulations.
  • The Environmental Protection Act 1990 and all relevant supporting regulations.
    
    
• Monitor proposed changes in legislation with a view to planning future implementation.

• Consider the risks to Health & Safety and the Environment by implementing site specific plans from project inception and throughout all subsequent stages.

• Provide our employees with Risk Assessments, Instruction, Supervision and Safe Systems of work for Health, Safety and the Environment.

• Minimise the risks to Health & Safety and Environment when using, handling, storing and transporting articles and substances.

• Make efficient use of natural resources by minimising waste, conserving energy and seeking use of recycled materials wherever possible.

• Take measures to prevent instances of polluting emissions to air, land or water.

• Prepare, Implement and monitor plans for improving performance in Health & Safety, Quality Performance and the Environment.

• Provide and maintain plant and equipment that is safe to use and with a view to reducing the risks to Health & Safety and the Environment.

• Provide employee training to enhance Health & Safety, Quality Performance, the Environment and the use of suitable control measures.

• Set objectives and targets to monitor Health & Safety, the Environment and Quality Performance.

• Monitor customer feedback with a view to enhancing customer satisfaction.

• Monitor the performance of the Integrated Management System and take appropriate corrective and preventative measures.

• Ensure all employees are aware of their responsibilities with regard to Health & Safety, Quality Performance and the Environment.

• Encourage our suppliers to improve their awareness of Health & Safety, Quality Performance and the environmental matters.

• Create a commitment amongst our employees to provide the service and products required by our customers.

The director responsible for Health & Safety, Quality Performance and the Environment has overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy and for achieving supporting objectives. However all employees recognise that Health & Safety, Quality Performance and Environmental Performance is everyone’s responsibility.

Consultation with Employees

It is recognised that in order to achieve health, safety and environmental objectives and to meet legal obligations, consultation with and the co-operation of all employees is essential. To assist with this process a number of new schemes have been introduced. In December 2006 we established and publicised the three Head Office Health, Safety and Environmental Representatives and have recently introduced the “DON’T LOOK THE OTHER WAY!!! SCHEME”).

Both Head Office schemes gives the opportunity for employees to communicate Health, Safety and Environmental concerns, improvements and training requirements to recognised representatives, (anonymously so if desired). The Safety Representatives meet on a monthly basis to discuss and implement any actions. To date we have not received one completed leaflet.

We are also in the process of establishing Health, Safety and Environmental Representatives for the constructions operatives.