Section A

1 General

It is the policy of the Lime Sharp Security Shredding (the Company) in so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all it's employees and to ensure a similar commitment by all contractors, or anyone else that may be affected by it's activities.

The policy will be monitored and reviewed annually, or more frequently if appropriate.

We are committed to communicating effectively with all employees by the provision of the necessary information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable everyone's health and safety.

All contractors will receive copies of the requirements of the policy. Any amendments or implementation of the policy, will be issued/communicated to all employees and copies to contractors as required.

2 Responsibility of the Company

The Company undertakes to:

• Provide adequate resources for information, instruction, training and supervision of offices and workplace areas.
• Define areas of responsibility for all employees and ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities on Health and Safety matters and review such responsibilities at appropriate changes in circumstances or at least annually
  
• Provide facilities and ensure full consultation with employees and support of all employees and contractors implementing the safety policy.
  
• Carry out assessment of workplace risks and ensure these are actioned and communicated to those affected.
  
• Provide appropriate safety equipment, protective clothing and training in its use.
  
• Ensure that incidents and accidents are reported, and the causes identified and actions taken to prevent further occurrences.

3 Responsibility of Employees and Contractors

Final responsibility for Health and Safety in the Company rests with the Managing Director but it is the duty of all employees and contractors at all levels:

• By maintaining safe working practices, to take reasonable care to avoid injury to themselves and others in the systems of work, handling, storage and transportation of products.
  
• To co-operate with the Company and other people in the workplace, to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved or affected by our work.
  
• Neither intentionally nor recklessly to interfere with or misuse anything provided in the fulfilment of this Policy or in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Offices Shops and Railways Premises Act 1963, The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 1999 and any other relevant legislation.
  
• To develop a personal concern for you're own and other's safety, also suggesting ways of eliminating hazards and speaking out if you see anything, which may be unsafe. Report accidents and near accidents promptly so that we can continuously improve and help prevent others from hurt in future.
  
  

Signed _____________________ Date _________________

Mr S Talbot
Managing Director
Lime Sharp Security Shredding