Without proper provision for health and safety, you could be liable for prosecution under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and could face civil action from the recipient of the accident, which may lead to compensation running into thousands, tens of, or even hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Accidents are not the only problems businesses face in the workplace.
Statistics have proven that two million people in Britain suffer from a work-related illness - five per cent of those who have ever worked!
The good news is that by actively pursuing an effective health and safety management system, you can greatly reduce the risks of both accidents and occupational illness and give yourself greater protection if the unthinkable does happen.
SASS are here to help!
 Specialist Asbestos and Safety Services (SASS), have been preparing and implementing bespoke
Health and Safety Management Systems on behalf of SME's throughout the UK since 1994.
Our documented management systems are thorough in their content and ensure that all aspects
of Health and Safety legislation that affect the business on a day to day basis are addressed.
SASS will not only prepare and implement a management system on your behalf but we will also
complete and document all required Risk Assessments as part of the process. Upon completion of
the management system, SASS will provide and record the necessary employee / staff training that
demonstrates that they are aware of your commitment toward health and safety and also the systems
and procedures that have been implemented to ensure their continueous health, safety and wefare
whilst in your employee.
As you will appreciate, every business will have different requirements when it comes to preparing
and implementing a formal Health and Safety Management System due to factors such as, number of
employees, nature of works conducted etc. For example, the Hazards and Risks associated with an
office based business are far less than those found in a working factory. Below, we have produced an example of the type of information that will be included within a formal management system prepared by SASS.
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Health and Safety Policy Statement |
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System Objectives Statement |
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Method Statements
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Safe Systems of Work
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First Aid |
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Emergency Evacuation |
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Manual Handling |
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Fire Fighting Equipment |
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Control of Company Vehicles |
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Manual Handling |
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Asbestos Awareness |
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First Aid |
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 We have assisted many businesses achieve their health and safety goals, whether it be to prepare and implement a bespoke management system, meet the specific requirements of enforcement departments such as Environmental Health Officers or HSE Inspectors.
Furthermore, SASS has also assisted many SME’s gain “Approved Sub– Contractor” status with their local council authorities and major contractors by insuring that they, "our customer", could provide evidence of having a comprehensive documented health & safety management system that is coupled with high standard Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work.
Don’t take our word for it, see what our latest customer has to say !!!!!!!
For the attention of Chris Bishop
SASS
Dear Chris
May I say how impressed Porthcawl Water Co Ltd were with the standard of knowledge and ease of dissemination throughout the company, including all the documentation received over the past few months in taking us from a standing start to finished bound manual with regards to our Environmental Policy and Health and Safety Standards.
More importantly for PWC was that our local Environmental Agency was also highly impressed during the course of there routine assessment visit, as we passed with flying colours.
We are more than happy to continue our relationship with SASS and hope to see you soon your next scheduled visit.
We are more than happy to offer ourselves as references if required.
Best Regards
Martin Birkhead (Managing Director)
Tel : 01656 785079
As you can see, all management systems prepared by SASS are omprehensive in their content and will ensure
that your business complies with all aspects of legislation that affects your day to day work operations.
SASS are happy to discuss your health and safety requirements and if required to visit your place of work
and provide you with a quotation to prepare and implement a management system that is second to none.
Our managemnt systems have been prepared and implemented on behalf of a vast array of business undertakings
throughout the UK from Building Contractors, Gas Installation Engineers, Metal Fabrication, Kitchen Hygiene
Operatives, UPVC Fabrication, General Shops and Offices through to HV Generator Installation. |
