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:	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	available online
The Employers Compulsory Liability Insurance certificate	available online
The Competent Person for Health and Safety Advice	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