POLICY
UK Construction Health and Safety Policy Includes
Commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment.
Compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
Identification of key personnel responsible for health and safety management.
Procedures for risk assessment, provision of PPE, and training.
Reporting, investigating, and learning from accidents and incidents.
Regulations for Health and Safety in Construction
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, 2015 (CDM)
Ensures that health and safety are integrated into project management, which necessitates cooperation and coordination among all construction stakeholders.
Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974
Employers are responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all employees by providing a safe working environment, systems, and appropriate training.
Work at Height Regulations, 2005
Work at height must be properly planned, supervised, and carried out in a safe manner, and appropriate equipment and training are required.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
Employers must control exposure to hazardous substances by assessing risks and implementing control measures to protect employees.
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (1992)
Employers must provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper training for employees who are exposed to health and safety hazards.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Employers must assess and manage workplace risks, appointing competent individuals to assist with health and safety duties.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
Requires workplace incident reporting, which provides data for targeted and effective interventions.
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, 1998 (PUWER)
Ensures that work equipment is suitable and well-maintained, and that only trained individuals use it.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, 1998 (LOLER)
Lifting equipment must be used safely and thoroughly examined at regular intervals, with lifting operations properly planned and supervised.
The Construction (Head Protection) Regulations, 1989
In areas where there is a risk of head injury, appropriate head protection must be provided and used.