Health and Safety

We have been approved under the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme.

When a new employee joins the company his/her contract of employment and working conditions are explained along with the company Health & Safety Policy and the employees responsibilities towards the policy. The Foreman/Manager as appropriate then explains the key tasks of the job and an initial health and safety training needs assessment is carried out. Where appropriate the employee is then issued with his/her personal protective equipment and allocated a locker to store the equipment in. If necessary, initial instruction in health and safety is given and any follow up training to be completed within the first month of employment is identified. All of the above is recorded on a New Employee Induction Form which is signed by both the new employee and the Manager/Foreman.

Formal staff appraisals are undertaken for all staff members. Appraisals include both a general training needs assessment (TNA) and a health and safety TNA. Staff members are provided with a copy of their completed appraisal and any training needs are recorded on the overall Company Training Needs Plan.

All of our grounds maintenance teams hold certificates of competence in the safe use of pesticides. Most grounds maintenance teams also include at least one team member who holds a Certificate of Competence in Chain Saw and Related Operations.

Many of our staff members hold certificates issued under the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) at either Manager, Supervisor or Operative level as appropriate. Many also hold plant operator certificates issued under the Construction Plant Certification Scheme (CPCS).

We organise regular manual handling and first aid training sessions for all of our staff members.

We employ South Wales Safety Consultancy to provide us with up to date information on current legislation, and to independently review our procedures.