Harry Peers Steelwork

This Policy is produced in pursuance of the Company's obligations under Sec. 2 (3) of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

The Company will ensure that all reasonable and practical steps are taken to ensure the health and safety of its employees, the general public and any other persons who may be affected by its activities.

All employees must abide by the Company's Policy and the organisations and arrangements for implementing the Policy, they must accept and carry out their individual responsibilities to ensure work is carried out in a safe manner.

All management and supervisory staff with specific responsibilities to health and safety must ensure that all statutory obligations are adhered to at all times.

All employees who authorise work to be carried out must ensure that all factors with regard to health and safety are taken into consideration when formulating their instruction.

Information is provided in the 'Guidance to Health and Safety at Work' attached to this Policy Statement and will be updated to take into account new legialation, codes of practice etc. which may become applicable.

In its efforts to control and reduce accidents, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, the Company will ensure that facilities exist for effective consultation on matters of Health and Safety between Management and Employees Representatives.

As an aid to joint consultation, a Safety Committee composed of Management and Workforce members will be established at Sites where it is felt there is a need.

Whilst the Management of the Company accept its prime responsibility for ensuring the health and safety of its employees, it is expected that all employees will accept and fulfil their duties under Sec. 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 wherein they are required to:-

a). Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

b). Co-operate with Management to enable them to fulfil any statutory requirements.

c). Not to interfere with or misuse anything provided for their Health and Safety.

The Company will give its full support to all those who endeavour to implement and carry out the Company Policy.