Health & Safety Policy Statement

It is the policy of the Deane Public Works Ltd that its operations are executed at all times in such a way as to ensure, so far as it is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all our employees and all other persons likely to be affected by our operations.

The Managing Director is ultimately accountable for adherence to Health & Safety Legislation and is responsible for the effective implementation of Company Safety Policy. Under the Health & Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 all employees have direct responsibility for their own safety and that of their fellow employees. The aim is to maintain a high standard of safety by continuous improvement.

A dedicated internal Health and Safety Manager is appointed to ensure this Policy compliance throughout the Company's operations. On each working site Deane Project Manager, Agent, Engineers and Foremen are required  to ensure that the Company's safety procedures are observed.

The company shall provide suitable protective clothing, equipment and training where hazards cannot be eliminated using all reasonable practicable stepsAll reasonable and practicable steps shall be taken through Risk Assessments to ensure that workplace conditions, practices and procedures are safe and in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and associated regulations such as the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations (NI) 2000 and any amendment thereto and the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (NI) 2007.

Each Project Manager/Agent will inspect his/her site on a regular basis, give advice and guidance and when appropriate seek advice and guidance on all aspects of health, safety and welfare at work.  It is the duty of all Company employees together with all Sub-Contractors and their employees to co-operate with the Project Manager/Agent at all times.

This statement along with all elements of our Health, Safety and Welfare Management System shall be communicated throughout the organisation by consultation with employees. 

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