It
is the policy of
WJ Harte Construction
and its trading
divisions (the Harte
Group) that it will
carry out all work
in accordance with
best practice principles
and with full acknowledgement
of all relevant
statutory requirements
relating to Health
and Safety at work.
Our investment in
ongoing training
and external resources
to ensure compliance
is extensive, enabling
us to undertake
a wide variety of
projects as Principal
Contractor or Works
Contractor as circumstances
demand.
Highlights of our
Group Health and
Safety policy are
listed as follows:
- Mr
D N Watters
is the Director
who has primary
responsibility
for health and
safety matters
on behalf of
the Board of
Directors. Specific
duties and responsibilities
will be devolved
and communicated
to other Directors,
Managers, Supervisors
and to each
employee.
- The
Group will communicate
and enforce
safety rules,
method statements
and safe systems
of work to all
personnel involved
with construction
activities.
- The
Group will provide
training to
employees to
enable them
to work safely
and will maintain
records of all
training provided.
- Policy
and Organisation
Arrangements
are reviewed
annually. In
addition, the
Safety Management
System is reviewed
twice a year
to ensure continued
improvement,
based on experience
and changes
to legislation
or Codes of
Practice. The
Director reviews
monthly accident
statistics and
safety reports
and advises
the Board accordingly.
Company
safety meetings
are held quarterly,
chaired by the
Director, to
which Representatives
of Employees
Safety, elected
by employees,
are invited.
- The
Group will not
permit anyone
under the influence
of alcohol or
drugs to be
involved with
our construction
activities.
Random tests
are carried
out to ensure
enforcement.
To
facilitate the above,
the Group undertakes
independent audits
and certification
from the following
organisations:
- Health
and Safety updates
and independent
auditing provided
by Murval Safety
and Training
Services.
- The
Harte Group
is Link-up certified
for rail related
works.
- Independent
Health and Safety
accreditation
and auditing
carried out
by the Envirotec
Group
- The
Harte Group
are a SEPA certified
waste carrier.
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