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3.13 Emergency Preparedness and Response.

As well as routine and planned works the business considers the health and safety impact of
emergency situations and where practicable implements steps to minimise the likelihood of an
emergency arising and then mitigating the effect by responding to the emergency.

Examples of foreseeable emergencies are:-

• fire and explosion
• injury accident
• chemical spillages
• flooding
• adverse weather – wind/rain/storm
Each site has a review of emergency procedures before taking on a contract and all staff are fully
informed of the emergency procedures upon induction.
All staff will follow the client emergency evacuation procedures including drills and the company
will action any improvement items identified by the client.

The business arranges with host clients for the provision of first aid facilities. All staff are briefed of
these arrangements on induction. Special arrangements will be made for situations where first aid
facilities are not readily available.

Relevant Legislation:-

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs 1999 - regulation 8
Relevant Guidance:-

L21 – The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regs

3.14 Inspections and Audits

The business recognises that although it’s activities are focussed on safe and healthy activities there
are occasions when arrangements may not be sustained and improvements are required.

Regular formal inspection/periodic auditing are tools in verifying that health and safety controls are
being carried out, are effective at keeping people safe and meeting the legal requirements.

Records are kept following inspections and audits.
Issued highlighted on inspections and audits are actioned including being added to the improvement
program if required.

Examples of inspections carried out by employees:-

• Vehicle safety check – weekly
• Workplace inspections
• Site inspections

Examples of inspections carried out by specialists

• Portable Appliance Testing
• Vehicle MOT/service
As well as formal recorded inspections all employees are required to inspect work equipment prior
to every use and to report/reject damaged equipment.

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