The following is a statement of the Business’s health and safety policy in accordance with Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.It is the policy of Malvern International to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all staff working for the company and other persons who may be affected by our undertakings.
Malvern International acknowledges that the key to successful health and safety management requires an effective policy, organisation and arrangements, which reflect the commitment of the organisations management. To maintain that commitment, we will continually measure, monitor, improve and revise where necessary, an annual plan to ensure that health and safety standards are adequately maintained.
Responsibilities
The CEO will implement the health and safety policy and recommend any changes to meet new circumstances. Malvern International recognises that successful health and safety management contributes to successful business performance and will allocate adequate finances and resources to meet these needs.
The promotion of health and safety measures is vitally important, and it is therefore the policy of Malvern International to do all that is reasonably practicable to prevent personal injury and damage to property. Also, the organisation aims to protect everyone, including visitors and members of the public, insofar as they come into contact with our activities, from any foreseeable hazard or danger.
All staff have duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and are informed of their personal responsibilities to take due care of the health and safety of themselves and to ensure that they do not endanger other persons by their acts or omissions. Employees are also informed that they must co-operate with the organisation in order that it can comply with the legal requirements placed upon it and in the implementation of this policy.
Communication
Malvern International will ensure continued consultation with the workforce to enable all viewpoints and recommendations to be discussed at regular intervals. (by means of Health and Safety Action Plans, notice Boards, informal discussions etc)
Malvern International will ensure a systematic approach to identifying hazards, assessing the risks, determining suitable and sufficient control measures and informing employees of the correct procedures needed to maintain a safe working environment. We will provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe places and systems of work, safe plant and machinery, safe handling of materials and substances, the provision of adequate safety equipment and ensure that appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision is given.