UTRUST RECRUITMENT LTD HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES AND WORKING PROCEDURES
Pension
The Company will comply with the employer pension duties concerning pension’s auto-enrolment in accordance with Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2008. You will be automatically enrolled into National Employment Savings Trust (“NEST”) scheme. If you do not opt-out of auto-enrolment, you will be required to make pension contributions at the level set out in the relevant legislation and you agree to the Employer deducting such contributions from your payments. Further information about your pension choices will be provided at the appropriate time.
Timesheets
Please be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure that your time sheet is completed in full, signed by the client, and reaches the branch by 10am Monday to enable payment on the Friday of the same week. NB: Please use your consultants email address for timesheets and then call the branch to confirm receipt.
Health & Safety
This section details the rules and standards which relate to all employees at work. It is the responsibility of all to follow these rules and to behave in a safe manner. Deliberate contravention of these rules will be considered a breach of contract and, at the discretion of the management, can lead to summary dismissal.
Health & Safety Welfare
To help you understand some of the main Health, Safety & Welfare matters on site, please familiarize yourself with the common terms listed below.
C.O.S.H.H.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. In terms you should make yourself aware of the risks that could cause you injury from the materials you are using from such things as fumes, burns etc and what equipment you should be issues with and wear when carrying out the work. Information should be provided by the client or marked on the product.
R.I.D.D.O.R.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. In terms you are responsible to report any accidents that cause injuries or diseases or any dangerous occurrences, which could have led to injuries or diseases immediately to the client for recording in the site register, you must also report to your branch office.
Risk Assessments
Under the latest regulations the client is required to have evaluated the risks or hazards appertaining to the work you are carrying out. This information should be made available to you. You are also required to have evaluated all risk or hazards and to take all precautions possible to reduce or eliminate the risks or hazards involved.
Method Statements
Where identifiable risks or hazards exist in carrying out works then the client should issue a method statement as to how sections of work must be carried out (you should also satisfy yourself as to the accuracy of the statements. They will not eliminate you from your duties of responsibilities to carry out your work in a safe manner).
Manual Handling Regulations
Under the latest regulation’s guidance lines have been put in to reduce the number of injuries caused by lifting too heavy materials improperly. You should avoid lifting materials where there is a risk of injury. Additional help or mechanical assistance should be asked for. Think before you lift!
Holiday (applies to all operatives)
Please inform your local branch about any period of holiday you require so we can agree and organize the dates with our clients.