Policies

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT

 

As an employer, we are responsible for:

a) Providing within the framework of law and good practice, safe and healthy working conditions,

equipments and systems of work for all our employees, sub-contractors, visitors and others

 

b) The health and safety and welfare of other people who may be affected by the nature of our business. However, all staff should be aware they too have responsibilities under this legislation, and that they should work in a safe manner so as to prevent accidents to both themselves and others.

 

Our statement of general policy is to:

• Provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities;
• Consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety;
• Ensure safe handling and use of substances;
• Provide information, instruction and supervision for employees;
• Ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training;
• Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health;
• Maintain safe and healthy working conditions; and
• Review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals.

 

Management hereby undertakes to provide the necessary resources and seek the co-operation of all employees with a view to implementing the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other health and safety legislation.

 

The arrangements for implementing this policy and the particular duties of persons for safety
matters are specified within the policy.

 

William King - Managing Director

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ENVIRONMENT POLICY STATEMENT

 

It is W King Building Services Ltd’s policy to manage its activities in such a way that it reduces environmental impact to a practicable minimum. This policy outlines the procedures, requirements and responsibilities relating to environmental matters.

Our Aims
• Ensure that all applicable legislation, regulations and codes of practice are adhered to on all sites and works.
• Promote environmental awareness and commitment to the policy amongst all employees through the provision of training, and to encourage suppliers and subcontractors to apply sound environmental principles.
• Avoid the wastage of materials, water and energy by paying careful attention to their use.
• Always seek to use wherever possible, materials from renewable sources and recycled or recyclable materials.
• Encourage customers, where possible, to adopt the principles of sustainability in their design process.
• Design permanent works to:
(a) Minimise pollution and the use of energy during their occupation.
(b) Minimise the use of raw materials during construction.
(c) Minimise waste during construction.
(d) Retain natural features where possible.
• Plan carefully to prevent pollution and minimise environmental disturbance as a result of our activities.
• Apply continual improvement by reviewing performance against targets and by reviewing objectives.

 

William King - Managing Director

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY STATMENT

 

W King Building Services Ltd is committed to building an organisation that make full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different cultural perspectives available in a multi-ethnic and diverse society, and where people fell they are respected and valued, and can achieve their potential regardless of race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origins, sexual orientation, gender, disability or age.

 

W King Building Services Ltd will follow the recommendations of the statutory codes of practice of the Equality and Human Rights Commission, in all their employment policies, procedures and practices.

 

The aims of this policy are to ensure that:

• No-one receives less favourable treatment on grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability or age; or is disadvantaged by any conditions, requirements, provisions, criteria, procedures or practices that cannot be justified on any other grounds, or victimised for taking action against any form of discriminations or harassment, or instructed or put under pressure to discriminate against, or harass, someone on the above grounds.
• The organisation is free of unwanted conduct that violates the dignity of workers or creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, offensive, or humiliating environment.
• Opportunities for employment, training and promotion are equally open to male and female candidates, candidates form all racial groups, candidates with or without disabilities, and candidates of any age and of any sexual orientation, religion or belief.
• Selection for employment, promotion, transfer training and access to benefits, facilities and services will be fair and equitable and based solely on merit.

 

This Policy applies to all aspects of employment, from recruitment and dismissal and former workers’ rights.

 

William King - Managing Director

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