Our Policies

We will ensure the health and safety at work of our employees by providing a safe place of work with a safe and healthy environment, adequate welfare facilities and arrangements for joint consultation where safety representatives have been appointed.

We will also ensure the way our work is carried out does not affect the health and safety of persons other than our employees, e.g. other contractors, visitors or the public.

The prevention of accidents and ill health is one of the most important functions of SureWeld & Roof Ltd and all our employees:

  • We do not want any employee or other person to suffer as a result of our work
  • We intend to comply with all health and safety legislation.
  • We recognise that accidents, unsafe and unhealthy working conditions can be a considerable drain on the financial resources of the Company and demonstrate a lack of efficient management.
The information below is an overview of our Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Document, which has been prepared to define the way we intend to meet the requirements of Section 2 (3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The act requires an Employer to prepare a statement of general policy with respect to the health and safety of employees and the organisation and arrangements set up to carry out the policy.

Our complete Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Document can be obtained from Sureweld & and Roof Ltd at info@sureweld.co.uk.

An overview of our Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Document:

Health & Safety Policy

It is the aim of the Directors of the Company to continue and strengthen their long accepted attitude of responsibility towards all matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of all members of the Company together with third parties. This is achieved by proper training and the adoption of best modern practices, to prevent accidents, identifying potential hazards, where the hazard cannot be eliminated ensure the correct control measures are put in place to reduce risk of injury and maintain healthy and safe conditions at all places of work.

The responsibility for safety at work rests upon all employees and we will ensure that the policy is pursued throughout the organisation. We will take all reasonable practicable precautions to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all employees. We expect our employees to operate strictly in accordance with this policy, to comply with the relevant sections of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and to exercise reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of those of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

We will seek to ensure companies with whom we contract or subcontract have similar high standards.

The overall responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of this Policy is vested in the Managing Director/Safety Director.

General Environmental Policy

We will plan, conduct and monitor our operations using the best practical means to protect the environment from impairment.

The concepts of Best Practical Environmental Options (BPEO) and duty of care will be implemented to establish high standards of operation in all our activities, for which adherence will be mandatory. These will comply with or exceed regulatory controls or codes of practice where they are available.

We will continue to develop and improve our operational standards as a result of own efforts and by using appropriate worldwide technological developments.

Operational Policy

  • Assess in advance the environment impact
  • of any significant new development.
  • Operate and maintain vehicles in a reasonable manner providing the maximum practicable environmental protection.
  • Utilise work practices, which minimise environmental damage.
  • Manage waste disposal only through licensed carriers.
  • Purchase, where possible from environmentally conscious sources of supplies.
  • Actively seek to improve to the working environment.

Communication Policy

  • Make all employees aware of the environmental policy, whilst providing suitable training to improve environmental awareness, and allocate clear responsibilities.
  • Take the interests of the local community into account, with due regard for public perception and have a process of communication with the community where appropriate.
  • The Director Annually shall review the Environmental Policy.

Managing Director/Safety Director

Will seek the co-operation and advice of outside organisations with the view to providing Health & Safety Training of company employees at all levels.

Operations Manager/Safety Co-ordinator

Will liaise with the Company Safety Director or Company Safety Advisor and all Site Operatives under his control with respect to all matters appertaining to health and safety.

Contracts Co-ordinator

Will control all Sites

Site Operatives (directly employed and labour only sub contractors)

All Operatives have a statutory duty to co-operate with their employers in all matters relating to Health & Safety at Work.

Office Manager

Will control all office activities.

Administrative Staff (office)

All employees have a statutory duty to co-operate with their employers in all matters relating to Health & Safety at Work.

Health and Safety Training of Employees

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, SureWeld & Roof Ltd as employers ensure that all employees carry out work activities safely and without risks to health. We therefore also ensure that appropriate training is given to all employees.

Accident, First Aid and Work-Related Ill Health Reporting and Investigation of Injuries, Accidents, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR 95)

In the event of a fatal or major injury to any person or dangerous occurrence as defined by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995. The Managing Director or their nominee will immediately notify the local Health & Safety Executive by telephone, then complete and send Form F2508 to the Health and Safety Executive.

A full report of any incident investigated by the company will be held at the Company Registered Office, together with any photographs, statements or other relevant materials for use by Company insurers or legal advisers. This investigation report is privileged information and must not be issued to any other person without the permission of the Company insurers or legal advisers.

ALL accidents shall be notified to the Managing Director at the earliest possible time following any such occurrence.
All injuries shall be entered into Accident Book B1510 together with completion of SureWeld & Roof Accident Form part 1. Incidents triggering action under RIDDOR Regulations 1995 shall additionally require completion of form F2508 and SureWeld & Roof Accident Form part 2.

It shall be the responsibility of the Operations Manager or Safety Consultant to conduct a preliminary investigation.

Working at Height – Means of Access, Scaffolds and Scaffolding

Falls from a height are acknowledged by the company as potentially serious source of major injuries, as such the company gives serious consideration in the selection and use of the appropriate access equipment in accordance with the hierarchy of the WAH Regulations 2005.

Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquid Petroleum Gases

The Company as part of its welding operations requires the use of Inert Argon Gas the Specific Method Statement and Risk Assessment identify the control measures and safe system of work, which must be followed. All works will be carried out under the procedure of a Hot Works Permit.

Abrasive Wheels.

The company uses angle grinders with cutting off wheels; all operatives will be competent in their use and made aware of the specific safety.

Welding Operations

All welding will be carried out according to Procedure Qualification 012 complying with EN 288 – 4. All site welders will be qualified to the requirements of EN 287 – 2 and the welding code qualification BS EN 4871 – 4872 ASME – IX.

Work Equipment

Compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, the Company will endeavour to ensure that all work equipment, which includes machinery, appliances, apparatus, tools, component assemblies and, in some cases, complete plant are suitable.

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

The Company is fully committed to observance of 2002 COSHH Regulations and subscribes to an outside consultancy to research and prepare required assessments for site activities and via task specific risk assessments for office activities.

Noise at Work Regulations 2005

Compliance to the 2005 Regulations is achieved by observance of the Company’s Policy for the Assessment and Control of Noise at Work document by all personnel.

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

Employee/staff shall be required to use such equipment and clothing, monitor its condition and report any defects for repair or replacement. All grades of management shall set a good example of wearing Safety Helmets when visiting sites.

Display Screen Equipment Use - Site & Office

The Company are aware of the requirements of the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992. The Company has several V.D.U. workstations. These have been assessed with regards to ergonomic suitability.

Welfare & First Aid

The Company's operations take place in various locations. Employees often work alone or in pairs or small group’s dependant on the type of work being undertaken. The risk to our operatives is considered low/medium

Electrical Plant and Power Tools

All Company tools are subject to test and inspection at 6 monthly intervals to reduce the risk of fatal electric shock. All tools operate on 110 volts and have a valid Portable Appliance test Certificate.
A register will be kept to record all items of small plant and power tools.

Quality

A right first time approach is adopted by all employees i.e. the person who is directly undertaking the activity, task or process is most able to influence the quality of the outcome. SRL is responsibility is to ensure those activities; tasks and processes achieve the specified targets.

Non Smoking Policy

This policy has been developed to protect all employees, customers and visitors from exposure to second hand smoke and to assist compliance with the Health Act 2006.

Drugs and Alcohol Policy

This document sets out the Company’s policy in respect of any employee, or contractor’s representative, whose proper performance whilst at work, is impaired as a result of the taking of drugs or the consumption of alcohol.

Safety Representatives and Safety Committees

Compliance to the Safety Representative and Safety Committee Regulations 1977 and Health & Safety (consultation with employees) Regulations 1996. The Managing Director will issue a formal letter
of appointment to all Company Safety Representatives.