Health and Safety Policy Statement

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As the Directors/Managers of Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd we are responsible for and committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all employees, customers, and others that may be affected by our undertaking. We regard health and safety at work as ranking in importance with other vital activities such as customer service, quality management, security issues and contracts, and are committed to a process of continual improvement through effective leadership. At Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd we seek to achieve the highest standards, not only because compliance with legislation is mandatory but also because it is in the company’s best interests to do so.

It is our intention that all employees read and comply with all parts of this policy for health and safety, and the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other legislation as is applicable. It is our stated policy intention:

• To provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities.
• To consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.
• To provide and maintain safe plant and equipment.
• To ensure the safe handling and use of substances.
• To provide information, instruction and supervision for employees.
• To ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training.
• To prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
• To maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
• To review and revise this policy as necessary and annually from the date below.

Dated: 23rd December 2011
For and on behalf of Checkmate Fire Solutions Ltd.

Managing Director: A. Oliver

CHAS
Checkmate are accredited members of the Contractors Health and Safety assessment scheme, widely known as CHAS. The scheme is available for use by any public and private sector organisations assessing or shortlisting contractors for work, who by being members can prove that their health and safety procedures both meet acceptable standards of health & safety compliance and are audited annually. For additional and detailed information visit www.chas.gov.uk