Norwood partition Solutions Limited Company Policy for Health & Safety at Work

It is the Company policy that all possible steps will be taken to ensure the health and safety of persons and to prevent damage to company property, in accordance with the attached procedures (2 sheets).

It is the duty of all employees to conform to Company policy and safety codes of practice and to accept and carry out their responsibilities.

All employees with specific responsibilities for health and safety must ensure that they are adequately delegated in their absence.

All employees who authorise work to be carried out at any time, must ensure that there are adequate health and safety facilities available.

The Factories Act is to be complied with at all times, but this in itself is not enough. All employees should contribute towards making the work areas as safe as possible. All work methods should be periodically appraised to ensure that the safest possible methods are adopted.

The Board of Directors will give full backing to this policy and will support all those who endeavour to carry it out.

HEALTH & SAFETY PART I

SAFETY CODE

Responsibilities for Health & Safety within the Company

Directors

a) Will ensure that there is an effective policy for industrial health and safety within the Company.

b) Will periodically appraise the effectiveness of the policy and ensure that any necessary changes are made.

c) Shall provide adequate staff, funds and materials to meet the health and safety requirements.

d) Shall ensure that responsibility is properly assigned and accepted at all levels.

e) Shall ensure that the requirements embodied in C.O.S.H.H. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988) are carried out:

1) Assessment of risk.
2) Provision, use and maintenance of adequate control measures.
3) Monitoring exposure of employees.
4) Health surveillance of employees.
5) Education and training of employees.

The Company Secretary

a) Should evaluate all risks in the Company relating to accidents at work, health risks at work, loss or damage to Company property and risks to the public through Company activity.

b) Must ensure that all liability is covered by insurance and advise the extent to which risks are acceptable, whether insured or not.

c) Review insurance and loss record periodically and advise when action is necessary to correct adverse trends.

The Co-ordinator

a) Shall carry out the Company safety and health policy effectively, including the
requirements of COSHH.

b) Shall review accident investigation reports and satisfy himself that they come to the correct conclusion and that corrective action is taken.

c) Shall ensure that the Factories Act is conformed to.

d) Shall review absences due to accident or injury at work and notify reportable occurrences.

e) Shall ensure that the restriction on the hours of work are complied with.

f) Shall ensure that safety boots, safety glass and other personal safety equipment is issued to employees as required.

g) Shall make sure that the Company safety and health programme is understood at all levels.

h) Shall ensure that the safety organisation and First Aid facilities are available on all shifts.

i) Shall occasionally check First Aid facilities and records.

j) Shall inspect new and unusual processes for potential hazards in accordance with
C.O.S.H.H. requirements.

k) Shall recommend any necessary safety rules.

l) Shall attend the monthly committee meeting.

The Maintenance Engineer

a) Must ensure that all work necessary to ensure safety and good health is carried out promptly.

b) Shall ensure that abrasive wheels are stored and handled correctly and only fitted by appointed personnel

c) Must ensure that any unsafe machine or tool is adequately immobilised.

HEALTH & SAFETY PART II

NORWOOD partition SOLUTIONS LTD SITE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY

It is essential that the Company plays its part in overall site safety, making staff aware of the need for conformance with safety rules.

In addition to the general Company Policy for health safety at work, detailed in Part 1, the following rules should be adhered to by all staff.

2.1 Report, upon arrival on site, to the Project Managers/Site Agents etc. and familiarise themselves with specific site Safety and Health Regulations and identify the nearest:

a) Fire alarm point. b) Fire extinguisher.
c) Fire exit to their place of work d) First aid box.
e) Telephone.

2.2 Know the fire procedures for the site or building and observe the rules applicable to same.

2.3.1 Observe all site safety rules/instructions, with special reference to the wearing of personal safety equipment, e.g. hard hats, safety glasses etc.

Without fail, follow C.O.S.H.H. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) procedures detailed on the applicable assessment sheet.

2.4 Recognise to whom all accidents must be reported.

2.5 Know to who all defects in plant and equipment must be reported.

2.6 Keep all gangways, exits and work areas clean and tidy at all times. Ensure that fire exits and staircases are always kept free from any materials and debris, especially in occupied premises.

HEALTH & SAFETY PART II

2.7 Maintain good housekeeping throughout all areas of work. Never leave floors wet; remember dangers exist to other site personnel who do not understand the special elements of partitioning installation. Lift and clear waste regularly. Negotiate good clean site conditions with the Main Contactor or Client and then respect the site and keep it clean.

2.8 When creating a hazard at any level, provide adequate protection and signs for the safety of others.

2.9 Always walk, never run on site and especially on scaffolding.

2.10 Do not lift heavy items alone; get someone to help and then always bend the legs and lift with a straight back.

2.11.1 Report all accidents to the Site Survey Officer/Supervisor and record in Site Accident Record Book and submit details to Head Office on the Norwood partition Solution Accident Report.

2.11.2 Always wash cuts and have them dressed. It is recommended that all site operatives are injected against Tetanus.

2.11.3 In the event of a more serious accident, immediate help should be summoned whilst someone remains in attendance to the injured operative. If the injured operative is able to walk, he/she must be escorted to the nearest First Aid unit to minimise shock, fainting or severe loss of blood, which could lead to a more serious injury.

As soon as possible, the necessary details be recorded in the Site Accident Book and similar details submitted on the Norwood partition Solutions Accident Report.

Do not overlook obtaining witnesses and address.

2.12 Do not misuse macdehines and hand tools and replace all worn and defective tool equipment.

2.13 On special machines, note safety rules and always use guards. Keep loose clothing etc. away from moving machinery. Operatives should not wear ties and rings when using power tools and machines. It is inadvisable to use power tools if alone on a site; work only with hand tools and leave the use of special machinery until others are present.

2.14 Do not interfere with or adapt any equipment or service without proper advice or permission.

2.15 Never nail objects to ladders or steps and never remove guard or kick rails on towers or scaffolding. Always use ladders for access to and from such plant.

2.16 Observe site instructions on site mobile plant; never ride open hoists.

2.17 Ensure all electrical equipment is properly connected. A 110V supply should be used. Where practicable, isolate all electrical plant when not in use.

2.18 If lasers are to be used, all precautionary measures advised by the Manufacturers must be followed.

2.19 If hazardous materials are identified during the course of a contract, this should be reported immediately to the site Health and Safety Officer and the Installers own Company.

2.20 Annealed glass can be dangerous; always use safety glasses and gloves and other protection where appropriate. Never put broken glass into sacks or bags. If it cannot be seen it is even more dangerous and more likely to cause an accident. Put broken glass into boxes or bins and break into small sections, i.e. no jagged edges.

HEALTH & SAFETY III

Norwood partition Solutions Limited Safety Rules for Sub-Contractors

3.1.0 INTRODUCTION

3.1.1 The statement of General Policy for Norwood partition Solutions is given in Part 1 of this Health and Safety Policy and the Site Policy in Part 2.

3.1.2 All references to 'sub-contractor' in this document shall be deemed to include other sub-contractors working for the 'sub-contractor'.

3.1.3 The sub-contractor's employees shall be deemed to include all self-employed persons working for that sub-contractor and its sub-contractors.

3.2.0 POLICIES

3.2.1 Any sub-contractor (including labour masters) who employs more than 5 people is bound by LAW to have a written safety policy (as required by section 2(3) of the Health and Safety of Work Etc. Act 1974).

3.2.2 Where appropriate, therefore, each sub-contractor shall submit to the Company the details of his safety policy, his control procedures for safety dealing with specific specialist operations and associated hazards and where relevant, the name and qualifications of his Safety Adviser.

3.2.3 For individuals employed as sub-contractors and for sub-contractors who employ 5 or less people, the requirement of Part 3 - Duties of Employees and Self Employed Persons of the Health and Safety Policy shall apply.

3.2.4 It shall be the duty of individuals employed as sub-contractors and for sub-contractors who employ 5 or less people to describe, to the Company, all aspects of a particular undertaking or operation which may affect the health and safety of others and all proposed measures to be taken to eliminate risks to others.

3.3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Each sub-contractor shall:

3.3.1 Comply with the provisions of the Health and Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 and all other Regulations and other statutory requirements applicable to his works and for the duration of those works.

3.3.2 Be responsible for the safety of the men he employs or controls and for supervising the detailed measures associated with his specialist activities.

3.3.3 Where relevant, accept the Company's right to manage the site or workplace and agree to co-operate on health and safety matters with other sub-contractors employed by the Company and accept the need to obey all rules made for the site or work-place.

N.B: Acceptance of the Company's right to manage the site of work-place shall not relieve a sub-contractor of his own health and safety responsibilities.

3.3.4 Produce Method Statements for the performance of the sub-contract works to clearly demonstrate the planned avoidance of danger to other persons on the site or work-place and to members of the general public and ensure that such statements are actively worked to by the sub-contractor's workforce.

3.3.5 Irrespective of the number of his employees on site or in the work-place, nominate from that number a competent person to liaise with the Company's management on matters pertaining to health, safety and welfare.

Each sub-contractor shall:

3.4.1 Supply all the essential, mandatory and site or work-place stipulated safety equipment and protective clothing to his employees and ensure its proper and consistent use.

3.4.2 Co-operate with all endeavours to ensure that, until clearly defined by Statutory Regulations, all employees under his control will wear safety helmets in appropriate circumstances.

3.4.3 Accept that, after the due warning from the Company, failure to comply with the aforementioned requirements may result in the Company providing the necessary equipment at the sub-contractor's expense, or having sub-contract personnel removed from the site or work-place, whichever measure is appropriate and without further explanation.

3.5.0 BEHAVIOUR

3.5.1 Each sub-contractor shall as a minimum requirement, ensure that his employees comply with Part 3 Duties of Employees and Self-employed Persons of this Health and Safety Policy.

3.5.2 In addition, each sub-contractor shall:

Co-operate with the Company in creating a high standard of industrial hygiene and environmental conditions on sites or in work-places.

Avoid creating fire hazards and prevent damage to plant, materials and equipment on site.

Forbid the drinking of alcohol during the working day.

Observe and comply with all 'No Smoking' warnings and other 'Danger' or 'Warning' signs.

4.6.0 REPORTING

Each sub-contractor shall:

4.6.1 Submit to the Group Company, copies of any letters, Improvement or Prohibition Notices or Summonses from the Health and Safety Executive which relate to works performed for the Company.

4.6.2 Submit to the Company, copies of reports of accidents and dangerous occurrences which relate to works performed for the Company and reports of injuries and occupation - related diseases sustained by its employees (as defined by RIDDOR 1985).

4.6.3 Communicate all criticisms, warnings, advise, etc., on health, safety and welfare matters, as may arise from meetings, with the Company or other controlling authorities, to their personnel direct and immediately and not rely upon the Company's management to perform that duty for them.