Health & Safety Policy
We are committed to providing a safe environment for all our stakeholder groups. As such, our internal Health & Safety objectives ensure that we adhere to industry standards set by the Health & Safety Executive. At Richardson Homes, we communicate our Health & Safety objectives to all staff so that when resources are apportioned to each stage of the construction process, all are equipped to carry out activities in the safest and most efficient manner possible, avoiding any potential dangers. This document outlines our formal Health & Safety initiatives which strive to prevent accidents taking place on and around our sites.
Training
All our staff and operatives receive the following training upon joining the company:
Staff
- The company induction involves details of the company vision and includes the full explanation of our health & safety policy and procedures
- All staff receive the minimum of a general health & safety awareness course upon joining the company which is provided by external consultants, Construction Safety Services (NW) Limited
Our HR & Training department also prepare a training package which includes:
- CITB 5 Day Safety course for Site Supervisors (SMSTS)
- First aid course
- Lifting appointed persons
- Slinger / banksman
- Scaffold awareness
- CSCS cards
Staff and Operatives
All staff and operatives are given a site based induction involving relevant training and information needed to carry out their tasks on site.
Regular on site tool-box talks are provided by our external consultants Construction Safety Services (NW) Ltd and include such topics as:
- General health and safety
- Wearing of PPE
- Working at heights
- Manual handling
- Reporting accidents
All operatives will be industry standard CSCS cards holders or will be offered the appropriate training to work towards achieving this status.
Additional courses are offered to staff and operatives including:
- Risk assessments & method statements
- Abrasive wheels
- Alloy tower eviction
- Telescopic handlers
- Slinger banksman
- Confined space – entry procedures
- Mobile elevating work platforms
- Setting out (foundations & advanced)
- Rough terrain forklift
- Dumpers, excavators & road rollers
Health and safety advice and communication
We communicate updates to our Health and Safety objectives using various formats:
- Technical publications given to all staff
- Construction Safety Services (NW) Ltd provide all sites with frequent health and safety information
- A bi-annual health and safety seminar is held to discuss industry standards
Health and safety monitoring
The company employs external consultants, Construction Safety Services (NW) Ltd to audit and monitor our health and safety practices on our construction sites. They carry out monthly site audits results of which are communicated to company directors to ensure that the necessary actions are implemented.
We also prepare site-based risk assessments in conjunction with Construction Safety Services (NW) Ltd which are utilised by staff in order to ensure they carry out their work safely. The consultants compile independent post accident reports on our behalf which are analysed by company directors and communicated to staff as future preventative measures.
On site health and safety
Our Construction Manager carries out pre-work risk assessments and the Site Manager then undertakes further risk assessments as the work proceeds. Our external consultants have helped to develop a pro-forma document assisting with the completion of internal risk assessments. The CITB Construction Safety Manual GE700 is also utilised for reference purposes.
Risk Assessments ultimately identify any training requirements or specific measures which need to be implemented for particular types of work.
