Health and Safety
General background
VT Carpentry Ltd takes the safety and welfare of our staff and anyone engaged by, or working with, VT Carpentry Ltd, very seriously.
Our Health and Safety Policy plays an important role in setting and making clear the standards of health and safety that we apply in our business.
It is important that you read and ensure you understand the content of this policy. If you have any questions about it, please direct them in the first instance to Vladimir Tatgjonaj.
This policy is not part of any employment or any other contract. We VT Carpentry Ltd, may amend this policy from time to time. in line with the needs and practices of our business.
1 Part 1: Policy details
1.1 What does this policy cover and who is covered?
1.2 All staff, contractors and workers and other persons affected by the work we undertake are covered by VT Carpentry Ltd’s health and safety policy.
1.3 Our policy is to:
a) Understand the health and safety risks arising from our work activities
b) ensure adequate control of those health and safety risks
c) consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety
d) provide and maintain safe plant and equipment
e) ensure safe handling and use of substances
f) provide the necessary information, instruction and supervision for employees
g) ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training
h) prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill-health
i) maintain safe and healthy working conditions
j) review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals
2 Part 2: Key responsibilities
2.1 The ultimate responsibility for health and safety within VT Carpentry Ltd is Vladimir Tatgjonaj Director.
2.2 The person who has been delegated the responsibility for ensuring that our policy is implemented is Vladimir Tatgjonaj Director.
2.3 All those covered by our policy must:
a) Co-operate with our relevant supervisors and managers on health and safety matters
b) Not interfere with or misuse anything provided to safeguard their health and safety
c) Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others, and
d) Report all health and safety concerns to an appropriate person to the individual named in paragraphs [2.1] and [2.2] above.
3 Part 3: Arrangements
3.1 Consultation with Employees
Our Employee Representative for H&S:
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Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Consultation with Employees is provided by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
3.2 Risk Assessments
Risk assessments will be done by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Action identified will be done by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Risk assessments will be reviewed by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
3.3 Plant Equipment
Plant and Equipment maintenance will be arranged by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Any problems with plant and equipment should be reported to |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
New plant and equipment are purchased by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
3.4 Safe Handling and Use of Substances
COSHH Assessments will be undertaken by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Actions identified will be implemented by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
The findings of COSHH will be communicated by
|
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
COSHH assessments will be reviewed by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
3.3 Information, Instruction and Supervision
The Health and Safety Law Poster
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available online |
The Employers Compulsory Liability Insurance certificate |
available online |
The Competent Person for Health and Safety Advice
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Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Supervision of employees is undertaken by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
3.4 Training
Induction training for new employees will be provided by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Job specific training will be provided by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
Training records will be kept in the office and retained by |
Vesela Dimitrova |
Training will be identified, arranged and monitored by |
Vladimir Tatgjonaj |
3.5 Accidents, First Aid and Work-Related Ill-Health
3.6 Monitoring and Review
3.7 Emergency Procedures, Fire and Evacuation