Process

Health, Safety
& Enviroment Policies

Policy Statement

The company will take necessary measures to ensure the safety and welfare of all workers and other persons that may be affected by her activities.

It is also the responsibility of employees and sub-contractors to take care of their own health and safety and to abide by the safety rules to ensure safe working conditions at all times.

The company will as far as practicable possible provide:

A safe working environment by the provision, design, production, operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities
Adequate instruction, information, training and supervision
Control measures of situations likely to cause damage to property and equipment
Effective fire prevention and fire control procedure
First aid box for first aid treatment in the event of minor accident at work.

Persons Responsible

Managers

Setting good example to all workers under their supervision
Proper education on why and how to use the safety kits and maintenance of all equipment and facilities should be effectively communicated
Ensuring that all sub-contractors understand and comply with the company’s policy and procedures on health safety and welfare at all times
Refraining from drinking alcohol and use of drugs whilst at work
Ensuring adequate funds and insurance are provided to meet the health, safety, and welfare requirements and liabilities of the company to its clients, employees, sub-contractors
Ensuring full dissemination of information related to health and safety
Ensuring that all accidents/dangerous occurrences are notified to the relevant enforcing authority
Carrying out investigations into injuries, cases of work related illness and near misses and identifying the causes and ensuring that adequate steps are taken to prevent re-occurrence.

Employees and Sub-contractors

Every sub-contractor/ employee must be aware that he is responsible for the safety and welfare of himself and those around him
Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment to prevent hazards at the working area
Ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is always worn in the factory or on site
Making use of belts during scaffolding
Attending any training sessions provided to support health and safety in the work place
All sub-contractors must conform to the health, welfare and safety rules and regulations applicable to the work being done
Ensuring that they operate plant and equipment only where they have received adequate training and instruction and are competent to do so
Avoiding horseplay in and around the factory, as well as on-site
Obeying all safety and warning signs.

The personal protective equipment to be used by workers depends on the type of work and the working area. Minimum safety gears include:

Safety helmet
Overalls
Hand gloves
Safety boots
Safety goggles when cutting and welding
Nose guard when working in a dusty environment
Reflective jacket when working in a dark area

Environmental Control

Fire

Provision of appropriate fire fighting equipment in all work areas and checking the equipment at regular intervals.
Educating workers on the steps taken in fire fighting, providing escape means and fire alarms.

Lifting and Carrying

Extreme care should be taken when lifting items to avoid accidents.
Mechanical aids should be used where available or get assistance from another employee.

First Aid Facilities

The company will ensure that there is provision for first aid in case of injury and that the first aid kits are adequately maintained.
Employees will be informed of the location and arrangement made for first aid treatment at all work places.