MINIMISING RISKS IN THE WORKPLACE

The general well-being of every person involved in our activities is of paramount importance; this includes our own personnel, our clients and all visitors to their premises. Accordingly, we operate ‘Safe Systems of Work’ for all tasks undertaken by our employees.

We retain the services of a Health & Safety consultant and our own Health & Safety Manager has a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health & Safety.

Our Health & Safety procedures are well documented and include a Health & Safety Policy and Policy Statement, generic and site specific risk assessments for both specified cleaning activities and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). We also operate an Environmental Management System that has gained BS EN ISO 14001:2004 accreditation.

We operate a colour coding system for all cloths and mops and where appropriate our staff is provided with the necessary PPE protection. Our machinery is regularly checked to see that it complies with the Electricity at Work Regulations and is PAT tested annually.

All personnel receive an induction at the commencement of their employment which includes basic training in all aspects of Health & Safety and COSHH that is applicable to their job. This training becomes more detailed for certain types of contract where specific risks have been identified. These situations would include hospitals and surgeries, laboratories, high level work, lifting and heavy machinery, toxic chemicals, drilling and welding, loud noises etc.

We are proud of our record and are determined to maintain it!