CEL Group Health & Safety Policy
Our Commitment
CEL Group aims to achieve the highest Health and Safety standards, by means of clear and effective communication. We are committed to continuously improving our standards by systematically removing the root causes of any accidents/incidents and ill-health, where possible.
The Health and Safety of our people (employees, temporary staff, contractors and site visitors) is paramount. CEL Group will act positively to minimise the potential of all workplace risks, as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other associated legislation. We will take all reasonably practicable steps to provide places of work that are safe and healthy to meet the health, safety and welfare needs of each employee.
Overview of the Policy, Procedures and Responsibilities
CEL Group commits to safeguard human life, through structured and documented Health and Safety procedures, and best practice policies.
This commitment will be reviewed annually or in the light of legislative or organisational changes.
The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the Health and Safety policy. However, the authority to implement and deliver this policy is delegated to the General Manager – UK Operations and the Health and Safety Ambassador.
The Company’s Health and Safety Ambassador will support the General Manager – UK Operations in liaising with Health and Safety authorities on Health and Safety matters.
In addition, all employees are responsible for taking reasonable care for their own Health and Safety, as well as that of others who may be affected by their acts, or omissions, at work.
All employees have a duty to perform their roles in accordance with our Health and Safety policy and supporting procedures.
Visitors and Contractors
Anyone on company premises is expected to cooperate with CEL Group’s Health and Safety requirements.
Visitors will be made aware of their own responsibility to take reasonable care for their own Health and Safety whilst on company premises. They will be made aware of the current fire evacuation procedure and any other relevant information we see appropriate whilst they’re on site.
All visitors to the site will be accompanied, where practicable, and the ultimate responsibility for a visitor is with the person(s) they are visiting.
External contractors will be given sufficient information and supervision to ensure that they comply with this policy and any/all other relevant company Health and Safety procedures. Contractors must supply all relevant documentation/qualifications/insurance, including RAMS “Risk and Method Statements” before any work is undertaken.
Detailed Health and Safety responsibilities
Managers and Supervisors are responsible for the training and supervision of employees in their respective teams in accordance with Health and Safety matters. They will ensure that new recruits are given induction training on their first day. They will also ensure that appropriate information is available to all employees and/or visitors.
Risk assessments and Standard Operating Procedures are key to the process of delivering successful Health and Safety management, and environmental care. Managers and Supervisors need to be proactive in identifying risks and acting to reduce them. Creating robust and adaptable processes will reduce risk of any activity enormously. Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures will be assessed and updated following any unplanned event “accident” or if the activity changes significantly.
Procedures will be implemented to ensure that all plant, machinery, and equipment are operated, and maintained in a safe manner.
The Company will provide trained first aiders to treat employees and visitors who require attention while on our premises.
The Company will appoint dedicated Fire Marshalls that will escort and conduct a roll call during an evacuation.
Detailed procedures and notices will be contained in a Master Health and Safety file and will be periodically reviewed. It is the responsibility of individual employees to acquaint themselves with all relevant Health and Safety information and notices, which are displayed throughout the premises.