Health and Safety

Newbury Commercial Interiors takes its health and safety obligations very seriously. We take a tremendous amount of care at the start of every commercial fit out job to ensure that all our work conforms to current Health and Safety regulations and guidance. Our Health and Safety policy is strictly implemented at all levels to ensure that every project is managed with safety in mind.

At the start of each commercial fit out we will compile a full risk assessment and method statements. Where appropriate, Construction Design Management regulations are implemented. This means describing what the job will entail, identifying all the potential risks in advance, and explaining how they will be overcome. Within this we will provide information about the products and equipment we use for an office refurbishment and what safety and security precautions will be adopted.

Directly employed staff are trained to at least NVQ level two standard in commercial interior construction, and have relevant health and safety training. They are accredited by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS).

All employees and sub-contractors are expected to cooperate with the company 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 others. Newbury Interiors have appointed an independent Health and Safety consultant to ensure that we maintain the highest safety standards.

We will ensure that each job complies with the relevant building regulations, and when appropriate that planning laws are complied with.

Newbury Interiors is a member of the Association of Interior Specialists and is an Armstrong Registered Interior Contractor. We are also accredited to CHAS, the Contractors Health & Safety Scheme and are registered with Constructionline.

Health and Safety Policy

Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd acknowledges its legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation and codes of practice, and is committed so far as is reasonably practicable to protect the safety, health and welfare of its employees and any other persons whose safety, health and welfare may be affected by its business.

1. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall take all reasonably practicable steps to ensure that its Management Plan, and other documentation for safety, health and welfare is sufficiently communicated to all staff and put into effect by Management
2. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall facilitate the progressive identification and assessment of risks. As a matter of policy, risks shall be eliminated where practicable. Any control measures deemed necessary shall be implemented so that risks to its staff, sub-contractors and visitors are reduced to a minimum
3. Sufficient financial, human and other resources, including time shall be made available to ensure the effective implementation of this policy
4. Suitable and sufficient training, instruction and information and supervision shall be provided
5. Suitable and sufficient consultation on matters affecting the safety, health and welfare of its employees shall be provided
6. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall provide and maintain a working environment, including means of access and egress that is safe and without risk to health, and to provide adequate facilities for welfare
7. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall comply with the statutory requirements as a minimum standard for safety, health and welfare of employees at work
8. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall provide effective arrangements to deal with emergencies
9. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall assign responsibilities to management at all levels and to define their roles
10. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd remind personnel of their legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - to work safely and to co-operate with management on all matters that affect the safety, health and welfare of its employees and others affected by its work
11. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall supply equipment and services that are safe for use
12. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd shall supply suitable and sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) free of charge. Newbury Commercial Interiors Ltd recognises that the use of PPE shall be as a last resort.

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