Health and Safety Policy

Health and Safety Policy - H&S/Company Policies/Rev03/20.03.2025 

 

INTRODUCTION 

In compliance with the requirement of Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974,  P’Brothers Building Ltd effectively discharges its statutory duties by preparing a written Health and  Safety Policy. A copy of the Policy, which outlines our Health and Safety Arrangements, is provided for  each subcontractor along with any interested person who may be affected by our work activities. 

In order for P’Brothers Building Ltd to discharge its statutory duties, subcontractors and employees are  required by law to co-operate with the management in all matters concerning health, safety and welfare  of themselves and/or any other person that may be affected by their acts or omissions whilst at work.  To ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is sustained in an effective condition it is essential that the  information is up-to-date and accurate; our consultant will advise on new relevant legislation throughout  the year and review the documentation on their annual audit.  

In addition, the Policy will be reviewed if accident reports or the findings of any management  inspections raise concerns. 

P’Brothers Building Ltd encourages all subcontractors & employees to inform their immediate superior  of any areas of the Health and Safety Policy that they feel are inadequate to ensure that the Policy is  maintained as a true working document.  

 1. RESPONSABILITIES 

The overall and final responsibility for Health and Safety is that of: 

Ionut P Potor – P’Brothers Building Ltd Managing Director  

The above-named person is responsible for administration of Health and Safety in the workplace  however all subcontractors and employees have legal responsibilities for Health and Safety in the  workplace for themselves and each other and to co-operate with their contractors and supervisors to  help comply with the law.  

All subcontractors, employees and self-employed personnel have to: 

• Cooperate with the supervisors and managers on the Health and Safety matters  • Not interfere with anything provided to safeguard their health and safety  

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety  

• Report all health and safety concerns to an appropriate person (as detailed in this policy  statement). 

Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 places a duty on contractors/employers to prepare  a written Health and Safety Policy which will give details of the responsibilities for ensuring the health,  safety and welfare of all subcontractors or employees. The following list of responsibilities has been  collated to ensure compliance with statutory legislation.  

1.1 Employer’s Responsibilities 

We have a duty to all subcontractors, casual workers, part-time workers and anyone who may be in our  workplace or using equipment provided by the Company. 

Consideration must also be given to our neighbors and the general public. 

Management will ensure: 

• All employees, sub-contractors or self-employed personnel are aware of the Company’s health  and Safety Policy and safety rules. 

• Assess all risks to workers’ Health and Safety and bring the findings to their attention. • Provide safe machinery, equipment and tools that are suitably maintained. • Provide a safe place of work with adequate facilities and safe access and egress.  • The Policy is reviewed for compliance with the objectives for Health and Safety.  • All accidents are investigated and control measures are implemented to prevent any recurrence. • Joint consultations between management and subcontractors/employees take place according to  Health and Safety Policy. 

• Subcontractors and employees utilize all items that are provided for safety. • Subcontractors and employees comply with all safety instructions. 

• All employees, subcontractors or self-employed personnel report to management anything that  they may consider to be of any danger.  

• Employees, subcontractors or self-employed personnel must advise relevant persons of any  areas where protection arrangements require reviewing 

Safety Supervisor will ensure: 

• All levels of the organization fully understand the arrangements for the implementation of Health  and Safety Policy  

• Policy is reviewed for compliance with the objectives for Health and Safety.  • All personnel fully understand safe systems of work, rules and procedures and suitable records  are kept  

• Health and Safety issues raised by subcontractors or employees are recorded and • investigated. 

• All accidents are investigated and control measures implemented to prevent any recurrences. • Nominated personnel complete, record and review Risk Assessments relevant to the activities  and hazards and inform subcontractors, employees and self-employed persons of the results. • All Risk Assessments relevant to the activities and hazards within areas under your control are  completed and everyone informed of the result. 

• Joint consultations between management and subcontractors, employees or self-employed  persons take place as described according to Health and Safety Policy. 

• Records are compiled for statutory inspections, testing or maintenance carried out on all work  equipment  

• Any faulty work equipment identified in the area under your control is immediately taken out of  service until repaired or replaced. 

• Subcontractors, employees and self-employed personnel are adhering to safety rules and  procedures and any other statutory legislation relevant to their work.  

1.2 Subcontractors, Employees and Self-Employed Personnel’s Responsibilities 

The Health and Safety at Work, act 1974, details two main sections which subcontractors and  employees are required to comply with. 

Every subcontractor or employee working for the Company has a duty of care under the Health and  Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Section 7 to take reasonable care of himself and any other person who  may be affected by their actions and omissions. 

In addition to the above, Section 8 states that under no circumstances must subcontractors or  employees purposely or recklessly interfere or misuse anything provided in the interest of safety or  welfare such as guards, signs or firefighting equipment. 

Subcontractors/employees are obliged: 

• To be fully aware of responsibilities and requirements placed upon them by the Health and  Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974 and other relevant legislation. 

• To be compliant with instructions given by the Management of the Company.  • Always follow Safety Rules, avoid improvisation and comply with the Health and Safety Policy. 

• Not to perform work that they are not qualified to undertake.  

• Always to store materials, equipment and tools in a safe manner. 

• Never block emergency escape routes.  

• Always practice safe working procedures and to report all hazards and defective equipment.  • Always wear suitable clothing and Personal Protective Equipment for the task being undertaken.  • To inform the Company of all accidents that occurred. 

• To cooperate with the Company in ensuring a high standard of Health and Safety on all  contracts with which they are involved. If the standards stipulated by the Company are higher  than basic requirements then they shall comply with the higher standard.  

• To carry out Risk Assessments in relation to their activities ensuring that appropriate Health and  Safety arrangements are implemented, and by adequate liaison inform and cooperate as  necessary with the Company  

Subcontractors and employees also have a duty to assist and cooperate with their contractors or  employers and any other person to ensure all aspects of Health and Safety Legislation are adhered  to.  

1.3 Joint Consultation 

All information with regards to Health and Safety is communicated by means of consultation between  management and subcontractors, employees and self-employed personnel. 

If subcontractors, employees or self-employed personnel raise any concerns with regards to Health  and Safety, management will investigate accordingly.  

If required, Senior Management will liaise with the Health and Safety Executive or Local Authority on  the Company’s behalf.  

Consultation between subcontractors/contractors and the contractors/managers is constant. Any  subcontractor/contractor can contact the company’s director at any time regarding health, safety,  environmental and welfare matters.  

P’Brothers Building Ltd has an open-door policy and any subcontractor or contractor can discuss any  matter with any of the management team at any time by calling the office  

2. PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS 

2.1 The Working Time Regulations 

Working time is any period during which a worker is working, at the contractor’s employer’s disposal  and carrying out his activity or duties, any period when the worker is receiving relevant training and  any additional periods that the contractor and workers agree by relevant agreement.  With the exception of exempt workers, employees/subcontractors or self-employed personnel will not  be required to work more than an average of 48 hours in a seven-day period.  The average is calculated over 17-week rolling reference period but this can be successive 17-week  periods if this is specified in a relevant agreement. 

The average is calculated using the formula; (A) + (B) where: 

 (C)  

(A)-total number of hours worked during the reference period  

(B)-total number of hours work immediately after the reference period to compensate for any  “excluded days” 

(C)-total number of weeks in the reference period  

Excluded days are non-working days that occur because of holidays, sickness, etc. Where there are excluded days during the reference period, hours worked on an equivalent number  of days immediately after the reference period have to be added in to the calculation as (B). For the first 17 days of employment, workers will never have an average in excess of 48hours a week  and their average is calculated by dividing the total number of hours worked by the total number of  weeks worked. 

There is a general requirement on our company to take reasonable steps to ensure that workers do  not work in excess of the 48-hour average, which includes asking whether or not the worker has  more than one job. 

There is no requirement to keep specific records of hours worked, but if required we will show an  Officer of the HSE or Local Authority that the workers have not exceeded the 48-hours average.  

2.2 Rests 

Subcontractors, employees and self-employed persons are entitled to a minimum uninterrupted rest  break away from the workplace of 20 minutes in any work period that exceeds six hours, unless  different periods are agreed in a collective of workforce agreement. The rest break is 30 minutes in  any work period that exceeds 4h30min for young workers and no agreement can alter this.  

The break must be continuous unless a situation arises which is unforeseen and unavoidable, in  which case compensatory rest breaks must be given within three weeks.  

All workers are entitled to a daily rest of at least 11 consecutive hours (12hours for young workers) in  each 24-hour period. They are also entitled to a weekly rest of at least 24 consecutive hours in a  seven-day reference period.  

The seven-day period starts at midnight between Sunday and Monday unless a relevant agreement  states otherwise. The weekly rest should start immediately after an 11hour daily rest unless there are  objective, technical or organizational reasons why the weekly rest cannot follow the daily rest.  Derogations on weekly rests can be made by collective or workforce agreements.  

As with the 48-hour average working week, it is unlawful to take any action against workers for taking  or attempting to take their entitlement to rest breaks or daily or weekly rests. 

2.3 Arrangements for the provisions of welfare facilities for staff 

Welfare arrangements are established at each site utilizing clients’ facilities whenever possible. Before commencing work on a site, we are looking if the client can provide the following: 

• access to the work place safe and without hazard 

• all tools and equipment are within inspection date and in good condition  

• they can provide a rest place that workers can utilize for breaks  

• toilet and washing facilities to an adequate standard (i.e. clean with hot and cold water and  soap) are provided for all workers  

• supply of drinking water is provided  

• emergency procedures are in place (i.e. fire exits clearly marked and evacuation procedures  in place) 

2.4 Competency tasks and training  

All subcontractors or contractors employed must have the adequate training for the task they will be  undertaking and jobs are allocated to people with the specific training, skills or experience to  undertake those jobs safely.  

2.5 Procedures in place for refresher training for staff  

All operatives working for P’Brothers Building Ltd will have relevant competencies and regular  refresher training will be given.  

Training will cover specialized trade, use of equipment, use of PPE, asbestos awareness and manual  handling. If additional training is required because of new equipment or activities it will be provided as  and when needed. 

If ever an employee, subcontractor or self-employed person is asked to undertake work that he is not  trained to do or has no experience of, they have the right to refuse and contact the Health and Safety  Supervisor.

 

Health and Safety refresher training is done at regular intervals through: 

- our Health & Safety Policy and advice from our consultant  

- at inductions on each site we carry out works  

- on introduction of new technology/equipment/substances that might be used  - on changes in systems of work  

- when training needs are identified during risk assessments  

Each operative must sign our Health and Safety Policy Training Form through which they declare that  they have read and understood the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and they will assist and  cooperate to ensure all aspects of Health & Safety Legislation are adhered to.  

2.6 Risk Assessments 

Risk assessments are fundamental keystone in recognizing the risks and dangers involved in the  tasks undertaken by all the technicians and a Risk Assessment should be done before any works  take place. 

The person responsible for compiling the Risk Assessments is: 

Dana Voinea – Health and Safety Manager  

Each method statement contains the site risk assessment. These are used when the conditions on  site have changed since the original survey was undertaken. Once filled in by the supervisor or team  leader on site the works can continue.  

When the works are completed the site risk assessment will be sent to the Health and Safety  Department and the original method statement reviewed to include the new risks where necessary. Method statements and risk assessments will be reviewed every time the work activity changes.  

2.7 Safe Plant and Equipment  

P’Brothers Building Limited will always provide suitable plant and equipment for any given task.  Many times, the plant and equipment will be provided by the second party such as hire companies or  in-house at the place of work.  

The plant and equipment will be inspected by the supervisors, team leaders or subcontractors. If for  any reason the workers will not be happy with the equipment or plant they will have to isolate it, tag it  and report it immediately.  

2.8 Personal Protective Equipment  

The Company will compile full risk assessments for all tasks that are undertaken and will assess the  need to supply suitable and sufficient personal protective equipment to member of staff.  All employees who are required to wear any personal protective equipment will be provided with  suitable training on how to correctly use it, along with procedures for having any damaged or  defective equipment replaced.  

P’Brothers Building Ltd will compile records for all equipment that is issued along with details of any  training that has been given.  

Manufacturer advice and the recommended replacement will be taken in consideration.  2.9 Work Equipment  

It is the company’s policy to ensure that all equipment being used complies with the Provision and  Use of Work Equipment Regulations.  

Wherever there is any significant risk to Health and Safety due to the work equipment the company  will: 

• Undertake full risk assessments for the equipment that is being used and issue copies of the  assessment to all operatives along with the people who may be adversely affected by the  equipment.  

 

• Ensure that employees, subcontractors or self-employed persons are provided with sufficient  information, training and supervision when using the equipment. 

• Ensure that all work equipment is maintained and inspected as required by the  manufacturer’s instructions. Records of all inspections will be held on file for future reference.  

2.10 The Safe Handling and Use of Substances 

All the substances used by P’Brothers Building Ltd will be preselected by a competent person and  the least harmful substance that achieves the desired result will be used.  

Every substance used will be assessed to ascertain the hazard or risk level of using them. This can  be found in the COSHH assessments at the back of the method statements.  The supervisors and team leaders are responsible for ensuring that employees, subcontractors or  self-employed persons implement the actions as detailed in the COSHH assessment.  All the assessments will be reviewed every 2 years or when there is a change that affects the way  that product is used or its effects.  

To enable the company to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations  we will endeavor to hold all relevant data on the toxicity and potential hazard of all substances that  are likely to cause harm to health. 

The Company’s approach to the regulations is to: 

• Familiarize with the legal requirements.  

• Identify and list what substances are used within the organization.  

• Assess the risks to health from working with the substances.  

• Introduce all necessary control measures to safeguard all employees and other persons who  may be affected by the Company’s undertakings. 

• Decide what additional precautions may be required.  

• Implement the precautions that been decided.  

• Monitor the precautions that have been implemented and introduce any technique that would  improve safety. 

All the substances used by P’Brothers Building Ltd, will be preselected by a competent person and  the least harmful substance that achieves the desired result will be used.  

Every substance used will be assessed to ascertain the hazard or risk level of using them and a  COSHH assessment is carried out accordingly.  

The supervisor/ shift leader is responsible for ensuring that technicians implement the actions as  detailed in the COSHH assessment.  

All employees have a duty under the COSHH regulations as outlined below: 

• Take part in training programs.  

• Read container labels and follow instructions given by the manufacturer  

• Practice safe working habits  

• Report any hazard of defect to the supervisor or shift leader  

• Use personal protective equipment provided 

• Store equipment and tools properly return all substances to their secure storing location after  use.  

• Use control measures properly  

2.11COSHH Do’s and Don’ts 

Don’ts  

1. Don’t taste chemicals or touch them with bare hands.  

2. Don’t try to identify chemicals by their smell.  

3. Don’t smoke or drink in the workplace  

4. Don’t leave unmarked chemicals around- label as original container. 

5. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. 

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Do’s 

 

1. Read the product label and any other information provided so that you understand the  hazards of the job before you start work  

2. Wear the required personal protective clothing and equipment until the job is completed. 3. Make sure the personal protective equipment is well maintained and fits properly  4. Keep your work area clean and tidy  

5. Clean all spills as they occur.  

6. Follow all instructions on the storage and transportation of chemicals.  

7. Report all accidents or dangerous incidents, however minor. 

2.12 Manual handling procedures 

Under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, every employer has the duty to  provide a safe place of work, a safe environment and safe systems of work, so far as is reasonably  practicable. This duty includes the need to minimize risk arising from manual handling tasks.  

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MOHR), manual handling is interpreted as  the transporting or supporting of any load. 

Regulation 4 of MHOR requires the employer to avoid the need for hazardous manual handling  activities, so far as is reason to practicable. Where it is not possible to eliminate hazardous manual  handling, an assessment must be undertaken to determine the level of risk. Suitable controls must  then be introduced to reduce the risk of injury to the lowest extent reasonably practicable. This may  be achieved by the use of automation, mechanical aids or redesigning the system of work or even  the workplace itself.  

INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 

Summary Guidance  

Manual Handling operations will include any transportation or supporting of any load by hand or use  of the body to support/move by force. This will include the lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying,  supporting or movement of any load. 

Definitions of certain terms;  

➢ Load - a load must be an object that can be moved. This would include everything from animal  husbandry, packing in stores, handling patients to moving office furniture.  

➢ Manual Handling Operations - This means anything that requires human effort which can be  applied directly i.e., push a load, or indirectly such as the use of a sack trolley which may reduce  the risk but not the eliminate manual handling completely. 

AVOIDANCE OF MANUAL HANDLING 

Summary Guidance  

If a manual handling operation has been identified as a risk then the following hierarchy of options  must be considered. 

The first option to consider would be to eliminate the need for handling altogether.  The second option, if avoidance cannot be done is to consider automation of the task or operation,  (this may not be feasible therefore mechanical aids should be investigated and identified).  Bear in mind that the introduction of automation or mechanical aids may reduce the manual handling  risks, but they may increase other risks which would have to be assessed under other assessments  i.e., general risk assessments.  

The third option to consider is to re-arrange the workplace i.e., heavier items stored at waist height,  where possible, or the more commonly used items stored next to the point of use.  Consider changing loads if the above have been considered/implemented, but there are still risks  from manual handling then exposed staff should be given training in moving and handling techniques

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Action required  

• Assess the risks,  

• Eliminate the risks at source or;  

• Automate/mechanical aids to be used or;  

 

• Investigate the potential for re-organization of the work environment,  

• Train staff in moving and handling,  

ASSESMENT OF RISK 

Summary Guidance  

Where a general risk assessment has been conducted under The Management of Health and Safety  at Work Regulations 1999 and identified a risk from manual handling operations where the manual  handling operation cannot be avoided, then a more specific and detailed assessment should be  carried out.  

Records of the results of manual handling assessments should be kept of all significant risks and  also of the more complex or difficult tasks/jobs/operations 

Information Required for Assessments  

Information and factors that assessments require to be considered may include: 

• Records of accidents and ill health due to or attributed to manual handling operations. • The task.  

• The load.  

• The working environment. 

• The individual capability. 

Action required  

Identified assessors within each job location (training provided for all assessors).  List the operations requiring assessment.  

Make an action plan including dates to conduct/review assessments including implementation of  recommendations. 

REDUCING THE RISK OF INJURY 

Summary Guidance  

 Where the need for staff to undertake manual handling operations which involve risk of manual  handling injuries cannot be avoided, all departments will take appropriate steps to reduce the risks to  the lowest level possible bearing in mind Section 3, dealing with the hierarchy of controls.  

Action required  

• Improve layout of the workplace.  

• Improve the work routine.  

• Eliminate/reduce handling while seated.  

• Consider team handling.  

• Make loads lighter, smaller and easier to handle.  

• Improve handles and grips on loads to be handled.  

• Improve constraints on posture.  

• Ensure only staff with adequate health are used to conduct operations. 

THE LOAD (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION) 

Summary Guidance  

When manual handling operations cannot be avoided and a risk is still present, 

Managers/Line Supervisors must take steps to inform staff of the weights of the loads they will be  handling and if they are of uneven balance ( the center of gravity is not central to the load) they  should not only inform staff, but take steps to have this identified on loads.

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Action required  

A letter should be given to all suppliers requesting that they clearly display weights of loads that are  supplied by them to the University and if any load has an off-center of gravity then it should be clearly  identified.  

  

During training courses staff should be given information on weights handled and any loads that may  be handled by them which have an off-center of gravity should be clearly identified during training.  

REVIEWING THE ASSESSMENTS 

Summary Guidance  

It is important that manual handling assessments are kept up to date and the following will be  considered when setting up review systems.  

Review systems if: 

• An accident occurs.  

• New information comes to light.  

• There are significant changes in the way the operation is carried out.  

• Recommendations are implemented, or at intervals set out by departments.  DUTY OF EMPLOYEES 

Summary Guidance 

There is a legal obligation for every member of staff within the company to follow any system of work  laid down to protect them from manual handling risks and to use any/all mechanical aids provided for  their use to control manual handling risks. If further info, advice or assistance is required contact the  Occupational Health and/or Safety Department. 

2.13 Emergency procedures and evacuation 

Each work site should sell out the details of the evacuation procedures in the site induction: however, this isn’t always the case. In the event of an emergency: 

• Evacuate the site  

• Raise the alarm  

• Call the emergency services if needed 

2.14 Fire Precautions and Evacuation Procedure 

The Supervisor or the Team Leader will ensure: 

• All employees receive comprehensive induction before commencing work on all premises  • Everyone is fully aware of all the arrangements in place for implementing the fire evacuation  procedure.  

• On hearing the alarm for fire or notification of a fire, all team members will evacuate the  building by the nearest available exit and proceed to the Evacuation Assembly Point.  

USE THE NEAREST AVAILABLE EXIT 

DO NOT STOP TO COLLECTPERSONAL BELONGINGS 

DO NOT RE-ENTER THE UILDING UNTIL TOLD TO DO SO BY THE SENIOR FIRE  OFFICER 

Accidents/Incidents, First Aid and Work- Related Ill Health  

Incidents and Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR)

 

 

By law, we must report all major accidents or incidents immediately and any other accident, injury or  work-related disease within ten days.  

Who do we report too? 

Ionut Paul Potor – Managing Director  

Mobile: 0787 4079 811  

2.15 Provisions for First Aid 

Wherever possible the arrangements are made with clients to use their first aid facilities. These  facilities will be made known to each individual when induction to that particular site is carried out. If  the site has a first aider appointed the name and contact details will be provided to our technicians to  use in case of emergency.  

If the client cannot provide a first aid facility a first aid kit will be available to the personnel and  assistance will be south from the emergency services if and when required. The team leader is  responsible for the supply of the first aid kit.  

P’Brothers Building Ltd. needs to know about any accident, incident or work related disease  immediately. A record of the accident or incident will be kept at the company’s offices in London. 

The RIDDOR Incident Report Centre is available on:  

Phone: 0845 300 9923 (8:30am-5:00pm) 

All accidents and incidents will be investigated by Ionut P. Potor and the findings kept on record at  the P’Brothers Building Ltd office. 

2.16 Accidents & RIDDOR 

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. The company policy and procedures are detailed below, and a chart is included for ease of reference  to determine each person’s responsibility for action in the event of an accident. 

The legal requirements are summarized in following paragraphs. 

Information concerning dangerous occurrences or accidents involving personal injury and/or damage  to property, plant or equipment must not be divulged to other external parties other than the Health  and Safety Executive, or other enforcing authority, the Police, the Coroner (or his nominee). 

Where information is required by external parties such as; Insurance (their professional advisors), the  Press, Trade Unions, no such information should be given without the written approval of a Director,  who will, as appropriate, consult with the Insurance Department/Broker. 

All accidents should be entered in the Office Accident Book, by or on behalf of the injured person. 

All accidents of which result in death, or a major injury must be notified to the enforcing authority who  can be contacted at the Incident Contact Centre on 0345 300 9923 (opening hours Monday to Friday  8.30 am to 5 pm). or e-mail riddor@natbrit.com without delay and followed by a completed accident  form (F2508) within ten days. 

All accidents which involve injury that prevents working for seven days, a form (F2508) must  be completed and sent to the enforcing authority within ten days. 

If a doctor notifies the Company that an employee has suffered a reportable "work-related" disease,  then a form (2508A) must be completed and sent to the enforcing authority. 

If a dangerous occurrence occurs a completed accident form (F2508) must be sent to the enforcing  authority within ten days.

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Records and statistical information of all reportable accidents and dangerous occurrences are kept in  the office in the proscribed form. 

Statistics on all accidents and incidents are collected by the company as part of the ongoing review  to improve our safety records. All staff are required to notify their director responsible of near misses  as well as the foregoing. This should be done in writing to avoid loss of information. 

Legal Requirements 

Employers and other 'responsible persons' with control over work premises as well as employees /  sub-contractors have a duty to report certain injuries suffered whilst at work, occupational diseases  and defined dangerous occurrences. The RIDDOR Regulations give detailed requirements. The  employer is also required to keep an accident book on his premises, into which details of all injuries  must be entered. 

Insurance Advice 

Notify immediately of all accidents involving seven days or more absence from work and any others  where you believe that a claim against the company will be forthcoming. Do not wait for a letter of  complaint, this will allow our insurers to investigate promptly. 

Ensure that all staff responsible for receiving third party claims correspondence are aware of the  timescales for compliance. 

3. Construction Design Management Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) 

P’Brothers Building Ltd ensures full compliance with the Construction (Design and Management)  Regulations 2015 on all applicable projects. 

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 places duties on contractors to  ensure we cooperate with all parties involved in the project and that we manage our work to ensure a  safe site for all parties involved. 

Whilst undertaking the role of Contractor on site we will ensure the following: 

• We manage our work in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all our  employees, any subcontractors we may engage and other third parties who may be  affected by our work activities 

• Cooperate with other duty holders. We will cooperate with the principal contractor and  other contractors on site to ensure cooperation between all parties involved, ensuring that  the risks which cannot be eliminated are reduced and effectively managed and controlled 

• Consult with employees our appointed contractors and other parties in suitable time ensuring all persons under our control have the necessary information at the right time • On a project where we are the only contractor we will develop the construction phase plan  for the project and ensure it is communicated to all relevant employees 

Before works begin on site we will ensure the principal contractor has provided suitable and sufficient  welfare facilities for the project. Where we are the only contractor on site, we will ensure welfare  provision is available in line with schedule 2 of the CDM 2015 Regulations 

Ensure all persons working on site under our control have a documented site induction before starting work on site 

Take the necessary steps to ensure site security and prevent access by unauthorized third parties  and cooperate with the principal contractor about site security on projects with more than one  contractor appointed 

During the planning stage for all projects and before any works begin on site, we will ensure that we  provide suitable and sufficient supervision and resources for all employees and contractors under our  control working on site 

We will ensure all employees and contractors under our control on site have the necessary skills,  knowledge, training and experience for the work they are carrying out 

Where more than one contractor has been appointed, we will cooperate with the designer or principal  designer providing requested information for the safety file in good time

 

 

Domestic Clients 

Our duties remain the same as those for a commercial client when working for a domestic client. 

4. Equal Opportunity Statement 

P’Brothers Building Ltd. is committed to equality of opportunity and supports and encourages all  ethnic groups and values diversity.  

P’Brothers Building Ltd. will take active steps to promote good practice. 

• promote equality of opportunity  

• promote good relations between people of different racial groups, between women and men  and between disabled and non-disabled people.  

• promote an inclusive culture, good practice and assessment and good management practice,  through the development of codes of best practice, policies and training  

• take positive action wherever possible to support this policy and its aims. 

• publish this policy widely amongst staff together with policy assessments and results of  monitoring.  

P’Brothers Building Ltd. will meet all statutory obligations under relevant legislation and where  appropriate, anticipate future legal requirements.  

Signed: Ionut P Potor – Managing Director  

Date: 20/03/2025