Health and Safety Policy Statement

Health and Safety Policy Statement

Company Name: PowerWash Bros
Address: HardingRedmans, Bridge House, Court Rd, Swanage BH19 1DX

Date: 01/01/2025
Review Date: 01/01/2026

Part 1: Statement of General Policy

At PowerWash Bros, we are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of our employees, clients, and others who may be affected by our operations. Our goal is to achieve and maintain the highest standards of health and safety performance, complying with all relevant legislation and best practices.

Our general policy is to:

• Provide Safe and Healthy Working Conditions: Ensure that all work activities are conducted safely, preventing accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
• Comply with Legal Requirements: Adhere to all applicable health and safety legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Identify and Control Risks: Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement effective control measures to mitigate risks.
• Consult and Train Employees: Engage with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety, providing appropriate information, instruction, training, and supervision to enable them to perform their duties safely.
• Maintain Safe Equipment and Work Practices: Ensure that all equipment is safe to use and that safe working practices are established and followed.
• Review and Improve: Regularly monitor, review, and improve our health and safety performance to ensure continuous improvement.

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements.

Signed:

Daniel Calvo-Westcott
Managing Director

Date: 01/01/2025

Part 2: Responsibilities for Health and Safety

Overall Responsibility:

The Managing Director, Daniel Calvo-Westcott, has overall responsibility for health and safety within PowerWash Bros.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Health and Safety Officer: Daniel Calvo-Westcott is designated as the Health and Safety Officer, responsible for implementing and monitoring health and safety policies and procedures.
• Fire Safety Officer: Santos Calvo-Westcott is responsible for fire safety, including conducting fire risk assessments and ensuring fire safety measures are in place.

Employees: All employees are required to:

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.
• Cooperate with management on health and safety matters.
• Use equipment correctly and in accordance with training and instructions.
• Report any health and safety concerns to the Health and Safety Officer.

Part 3: Arrangements for Health and Safety

Risk Assessments:

Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential hazards associated with our cleaning services, including using pressure washing equipment and working at heights.

Implement control measures to mitigate identified risks.

Training:

1. Provide comprehensive health and safety training to all employees, including:
2. IOSH Managing Safely training for supervisors.
3. Fire Safety Awareness training.
4. Health and Safety at Work training.
5. Ensure that training is refreshed periodically and records are maintained.

Equipment Safety:

Maintain all equipment in safe working order, conducting regular inspections and servicing as per manufacturer guidelines.

Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and ensure its proper use.

Emergency Procedures:

Establish and communicate emergency procedures, including fire evacuation plans and first aid arrangements.

Ensure that emergency contact numbers are readily available and that employees are trained to respond appropriately in emergency situations.

Accident Reporting:

Implement an accident reporting system to record and investigate all incidents, identifying root causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrence.

Consultation:

Engage with employees through regular health and safety meetings, encouraging feedback and participation in health and safety matters.

Monitoring and Review:

Conduct regular audits and inspections to monitor compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.

Review health and safety performance annually, updating policies and procedures as necessary to ensure continuous improvement.

This Health and Safety Policy is communicated to all employees and is available to clients and other interested parties upon request. By adhering to this policy, PowerWash Bros demonstrates its commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all.