Matrix Cleaning Systems SPECIAL HAZARDS & RISK MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

The following Risk Management Control Procedures have been identified from a risk assessment of activities. This assessment and performance against control recommendations shall be reviewed during regular site inspections by Management.

Management Arrangements

The Proprietor of the Business has overall responsibility for the achievement of Health and Safety objectives laid down in the Health and Safety Policy Statement.

The Proprietor is required to co-ordinate all Health and Safety activities within the business and service territory.

The Proprietor is responsible for implementing the procedures contained in this Policy document and for ensuring that all external site work is carried out in accordance with both the Business’s Health & Safety Policy & Procedures and those of the customer and shall record & act upon accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences to the Proprietor.

The Team Leader will provide sufficient resources to:

(1) Ensure the regular inspection of premises for compliance with the Health and Safety Policy & Procedures and to reassess/review risks to Health & Safety and that all necessary steps (including disciplinary action) are taken to ensure that procedures are adhered to.

(2) Ensure that wherever a Customer site is likely to be worked on regularly a pre contract inspection is conducted to ensure that there are no special risks not covered by the Risk Assessment & Policy.

(3) Ensure that all employees are provided with suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure their Health & Safety.

(4) Ensure that matters of health and safety are regularly discussed/reviewed with employees under their control.

(5) Ensure that all work equipment is suitable for the purpose, well maintained, properly used and regularly inspected to ensure Health & Safety.

(6) Ensure that all relevant information is obtained from Customers and/or Main Contractors required to protect the Health and Safety of the Business’s staff and that such information is communicated to such staff.

(7) Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to protect Customer staff and other contractors from any risks to Health & Safety created by the Business’s activities.

(8) Ensure that all accidents, injuries and dangerous occurrences are reported to both the Proprietors and the Customer or Main Contractor’s responsible person and that such events are investigated and the appropriate remedial action taken.

(9) Operate the Business’s Disciplinary and Grievances procedures in respect of breach of Health & Safety Policy by staff.

(10) Ensure that all materials and equipment used and installed by the Business comply fully with relevant European/British Standards.

(11) Regularly inspect all office premises, fixture and fittings to ensure they are in a safe and healthy condition and report any defect to the Proprietor.

(12) Ensure all office staff receive suitable and sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure their health and safety at work.

(13) Keep all health and safety files and records and maintain the Accident/Incident reporting and recording system.

(14) Ensure that they maintain Health & Safety Training and Information records for their Staff and to ensure that they themselves are properly instructed and trained to carry out their own Health & Safety duties.