Health and Safety Policy

Address
Unit 30,
The Wenta Business Ctr.,
Innova Science Park
Enfield Electric Avenue
EN3 7XU

This document sets out the Health & Safety arrangements we have established to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all our employees whilst at work and to provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, working environments which are safe and without risk to health. The Company will conduct its undertakings in such a way as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that people not in its employment but who may be affected, are not exposed to risks to their own health and safety. The Company will carry out its operations within the preventative and protective measures which have been identified as the result of systematic risk and hazard identification in conjunction with suitable and sufficient risk assessment.

The following is a description of the type of work that our company undertakes: Guarding Professionals is a Security Company providing general security services to all its clients- Manned/Static guarding, Front Desk Security/ Concierge, Retail and Construction Site Security.

Industry Sectors: Security industry.

As a small company, our arrangements for health and safety are informal and generally not recorded. However, health and safety is considered in all aspects of our work. The following outlines the principal ways in which we implement health and safety:

3.1 Communication
The content of this policy and rules specific to a site or job are drawn to the attention of all employees and sub-contractors. Employees and sub-contractors present their views on health & safety for existing and proposed jobs.

3.2 Training
Employees are given training appropriate to their responsibilities. Training is specifically provided for work with hazardous substances, use of equipment, use of PPE and manual handling. Additional training required because of new work activities and the use of new equipment or substances will be provided when needed. New staff will receive induction training. A programme of refresher training will be undertaken to keep employees up to date with legislation and industry best practice.

3.3 Risk Assessments
The head of the Company carries out and records formal risk assessments. In Addition risk assessments are carried out continuously by employees throughout their work. Hazards are considered and work methods established to minimise the risk of injury to themselves and others affected by the work. Where the employee does not have sufficient knowledge about a specific hazard, such as work in confined spaces, they will take further advice from the H&S advisor if required. The head of the Company ensures operators are provided with appropriate instruction and training on risk assessments.

3.4 Method Statements
Formal method statements (safe working procedures) will be prepared in writing where the risk is particularly high.

3.5 Co-operation with Clients
Employees always familiarise themselves with client procedures when first attending site, in particular general site access, emergencies and high-risk work activities including permit to work systems. Clients site procedures and specific instructions will be always followed.

3.6 Welfare
Welfare arrangements are established at each site, utilising client facilities whenever possible.

3.8 Personal Protective Equipment
PPE is provided as appropriate for the work activities. PPE is maintained by the individual and is subject to routine maintenance as appropriate.

3.9 Hazardous substances
The risk associated with hazardous substances is considered for all work activities. Alternative less harmful substances are used wherever possible. In case of risks to health, PPE is provided and used by employees, and health surveillance undertaken where necessary. Unidentified potential hazardous substances, such as asbestos, encountered during a work activity are referred to the client and /or advice taken from the H&S adviser, as appropriate. Significant risks associated with hazardous substances will be subject to a formal written assessment in accordance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).

3.10 First aid & accident reporting
Wherever possible, arrangements are made with clients to use their first aid facilities. Where this is not possible a supply of sterile plasters is carried by employees and assistance will be sought from the emergency services if required. All accidents are reported to the office and recorded in the accident book. Those defined as statutorily notifiable are reported to the Incident to H&S Manager who takes actions. All accidents / incidents will be investigated by senior management and any action taken as a result of an investigation will be formally recorded.

3.11 Manual handling
Manual handling risks are considered prior to each work activity. The method of work is adapted to minimise manual handling risks wherever possible, including use of alternative lifting and carrying methods. Our employees are advised not to manual handle loads which they feel incapable of moving safely.

3.12 Fire safety
All employees remain vigilant to the risk of fire.

3.13 Sub-contractors
Sub-contractors are instructed primarily based on their technical capability, though due regard is also taken of health and safety. Serious breaches of health and safety and the contractor’s capability for specific risks will be considered during the selection process. Activities that we sub-contract include: General Security Services.

3.15 Other Important Health & Safety information

3.14 Public safety
The safety of members of the public is always considered and appropriate protective actions taken.

Approved by the board on the 30th of April 2021
Reviewed Date: Yearly