Directors Responsibilities
"On the 15th February 2011, the first company to be convicted of Corporate Manslaughter was handed a fine of £385,000 as the firm was found guilty of failing to ensure the safety of one of their employees."
Construction News, 18th February 2011
Health & Safety at work is a responsibility that all of us need to bear. However, in certain cases it is a legal obligation.
The employer bears much of this obligation and so it is vital that you are seen to take an approach that encourages involvement throughout the entire supply chain; displaying a clear intent to everything in your power to ensure the safety of all involved with your projects.
By committing to the Mosaic Solution, you can boast:
Strong and active leadership from the top:
- Visible, active commitment from the board
- Establishing effective 'downward' communication systems and management structures
- Integration of good health and safety management with business decisions
Worker involvement:
- Engaging the workforce in the promotion and achievement of safe and healthy conditions
- Effective 'upward' communication
- Providing high quality training
Assessment and review:
- Identifying and managing health and safety risks
- Assessing (and following) competent advice
- Monitoring, reporting and reviewing performance
...and for the Health and Safety Executive:
- Record and monitor everything, then act on it
- Daily Briefings
- Toolbox talks
- Safety briefings
- Risk assessments
- Expiry dates for certificates etc.
- Who missed the briefing but is still working in your organisation?
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