Health, Safety & Welfare
If you are looking for safe builders in Kent, P.A. Hollingworth & Co Ltd recognises the general principles of prevention and protection as stated in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and all other relevant statutory provisions and amendments. An ongoing policy for Health, Safety and Welfare training ensures that both managerial staff and site operatives are continually updated in all aspects of our work.
Company Procedures for Management of Health & Safety
Proactive Monitoring
P.A. Hollingworth & Co Ltd prioritises a safe and healthy work environment through proactive health, safety, and welfare measures. Our comprehensive Active Monitoring program goes beyond identifying readily apparent hazards.
Key aspects of our program include:
- Regular workplace inspections: We conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with ever-evolving health and safety standards.
- Proactive planning for safety: We establish clear objectives to promote a safe work environment and prevent accidents before they happen.
- Adaptability to changing operations: In addition to regular inspections, we perform additional checks when our company’s operations undergo significant changes in nature or scale.
- Continuous improvement: These inspections serve a dual purpose: to identify areas where our Health & Safety Policy or other company policies may require revision and to assess the ongoing effectiveness of our safety program.
Reactive Monitoring
In addition to Proactive Monitoring, P.A. Hollingworth & Co Ltd has a policy of “Reactive Monitoring” which looks at any accidents or dangerous occurrences/incidents and records how they occurred and how they were reported and investigated. Such information is then fed back to the active preventative monitoring system. Where a discrepancy is identified, both forms of monitoring follow the system of response and, where considered necessary, carry out a review of the relevant Risk Assessment and Method Statement to ensure all future operations are safe and notify all operatives of any change required.
Company Health, Safety, and Welfare Consultation Policy Statement
- Pay particular attention to all relevant legislation, regulations, and government guidance.
- To promote an active policy of relaying any new legislation and guidance to all employees.
- Ensure that all employees know and understand the policy and what is expected of them.
- Regular meetings with key personnel to discuss matters of Health, Safety and Welfare.
- Regular meetings with ALL employees where Health, Safety and Welfare issues can be discussed and where we train to promote a health and safety conscious workforce.
- Ensure all subcontractors are aware of the company policy and encouraged to attend the meetings.
- To appoint, annually, key personnel as Employees’ Health, Safety, and Welfare Representatives and encourage regular open and frank debate between management and these representatives.
Our Builder’s Accreditations
CHAS – Contractors Health & Safety Assessment Scheme
P.A. Hollingworth & Co. prioritises health and safety by partnering with CHAS, the UK's leading pre-qualification scheme. This collaboration ensures our company stays up-to-date on health, safety, & welfare regulations. Through close work with auditors and other professionals, we gain a comprehensive understanding of best practices for workplace safety. This commitment creates a secure environment for our staff, clients, visitors, and the public.
SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme
At P.A. Hollingworth & Co Ltd, all our site managers develop knowledge, awareness, and understanding of their legal, moral, and social responsibilities in respect of health, safety, and welfare on construction sites. The SMSTS course offered by the CITB is one of the most robust and highly respected qualifications for persons who are responsible for the management of construction activities. All Site Managers and Contracts Managers at P.A. Hollingworth & Co are current holders of this qualification.
SSSTS – Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme
All our construction site supervisors and foremen hold this qualification as a minimum. This qualification advises site supervisors as to their legal responsibilities regarding health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, along with a broad understanding of Health and Safety in construction. This course is endorsed by the United Kingdom Contractors Group (UKCG) as the standard training for all supervisors working on UKCG sites.
CSCS – Construction Skills Certification Scheme
At P.A.Hollingworth & Co, all of our site operatives hold the relevant Construction Skills Certification Scheme qualification card suited to their skills and ability. P.A.Hollingworth is fully committed to the scheme and runs a zero-tolerance policy for subcontractors working on our projects. Through the use of the scheme, we demonstrate our commitment to a safe working environment.
Asbestos Awareness
All our staff are trained and refreshed annually regarding Asbestos Awareness in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Control of Asbestos Regulation 2012 and supporting ACoP and guidance L143 managing and working with asbestos.
Our Policies
Alcohol and Drugs Policy rev 7.0 12.01.24- Anti Bribary Policy rev 3.0 15.05.24
- Anti-Slavery Human Trafficking Policy rev 03. 24.05.24
- Company Procedures for Managing Sub-Contractors rev 2.0 19.01.24
- Complaint Resolution Statement rev 2.0 19.01.24
- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy rev 2.0 09.02.24
- Environmental Policy Statement
- Equality and Diversity Policy rev 2.0 09.02.2024
- Full Health & Safety Policy
- Health & Safety Policy Statement
- Lone Working Policy rev 2.0 09.02.24
- Social Media Policy rev 4.0 09.02.24
- Training Policy rev 2.0 09.02.24