Health and safetyThe Ridge PolicyIt is the Partners commitment that all Ridge and Partners LLP (Ridge) work is carried out in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions and all reasonably practicable measures are taken to avoid risk, reducing injuries and ill health to its employees or others that may be affected.The Partners have the responsibility for implementing this Policy throughout the Partnership and will ensure that Health and Safety considerations are always given priority in planning and day-to-day supervision of work. The Partners will provide such information, training, supervision, plant and equipment as necessary, to identify, eliminate or control hazards and risks associated with the Partnership’s activities. Adequate resources will be provided for this purpose. The overall objective is to achieve as far as reasonably possible and a safe and healthy working environment for all Ridge employees and those affected by its activities. Ridge will fully comply with the duties placed upon it within the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all other applicable legislation. It will adhere to any Ridge Health and Safety Plan instigated and ensure full compliance by all parties involved. All employees and sub contractors are required to co-operate with the Partnership in carrying out this Policy and must ensure that their own work, so far as is reasonably practicable, is carried out without risk to themselves or all others that may be affected. The Partners have appointed Mr. P.M. Jones as having particular responsibility for Health, Safety and Welfare and to whom reference should be made in the event of any difficulty arising in the implementation of this Policy. The Management and staff of the Partnership will monitor the operation of this Policy to encourage and strive for continued improvement in Health and Safety performance. This Statement of Ridge Policy will be displayed prominently at all offices; a full copy of this document can be viewed on the Ridge Intranet and here on the Ridge website (see right). |
Relevant extracts regarding the Partnership and arrangements for implementing the Policy will also be available on the Ridge Intranet for reference by any employee as required. This Policy will be reviewed on an annual basis to reflect any changes in legislation. Ridge holds OHSAS 18001 certification for all of its offices. Click to download a pdf (45KB) of this policy statement Click to download a pdf (350KB) of the full Ridge Health and Safety policy
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