Health & Safety Policy

CONNECT SKILLED CONTRACTOR
SERVICE LTD
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Document Title: Health & Safety Policy
Company: Connect Skilled Contractor Service Ltd
Version: 1.0
Issue Date: 30 June 2026
Review Date: 30 June 2027
Contents
1. Statement of Intent
2. Company Information
3. Health & Safety Objectives
4. Organisation and Responsibilities
5. Arrangements
6. Monitoring and Review
7. Document Control
1. Statement of Intent

Health and Safety Policy Statement
Connect Skilled Contractor Service Ltd is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare
of all employees, subcontractors, clients, visitors and members of the public who may be
affected by our work activities.
The company recognises that good health and safety management is fundamental to successful
business performance and aims to achieve the highest practical standards across all
construction activities.
We are committed to:
● Complying with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all relevant UK
legislation.
● Preventing work-related injury and ill health.
● Providing safe systems of work.
● Providing suitable training, supervision and information.
● Providing suitable plant and equipment.
● Consulting with employees regarding health and safety matters.
● Continually improving our Health and Safety Management System.
● Ensuring all work is properly planned through suitable and sufficient Risk Assessments
and Method Statements (RAMS).
● Meeting our duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Every employee and subcontractor has a legal duty to take reasonable care of themselves and
others and to cooperate with the company in implementing this policy.
Health and safety will never be compromised for production, programme or commercial
pressures.
Signed:
__________Aleem Aziz____________________
Director
Connect Skilled Contractor Service Ltd
Date: ____30/06/2026_______________
2. Company Information

Company Name:
Connect Skilled Contractor Service Ltd
Business Activities
Construction
Property Refurbishment
Residential Building
Commercial Building
Fit-Out Works
Floor Preparation
General Contracting
Drylining
Carpentry
Painting and Decorating
Floor Finishes
General Building Maintenance
Recruitment
I.T Software Development
3. Health and Safety Objectives
The objectives of this policy are to:
● Achieve zero fatalities.
● Prevent serious injuries.
● Reduce accidents and near misses.
● Promote a positive safety culture.
● Ensure all employees receive appropriate training.
● Ensure all sites comply with CDM 2015.

● Ensure suitable welfare facilities are available.
● Review risk assessments regularly.
● Maintain safe working environments.
● Protect the environment wherever practical.
4. Organisation and Responsibilities
Director
The Director has overall responsibility for health and safety and will ensure adequate financial
and physical resources are made available.
Responsibilities include:
● Implementing this policy.
● Providing competent supervision.
● Appointing competent contractors.
● Ensuring suitable insurance is maintained.
● Monitoring health and safety performance.
● Reviewing accidents.
● Ensuring statutory inspections are completed.
● Ensuring legal compliance.
● Reviewing this policy annually.
Site Managers
Site Managers shall:
● Plan work safely.
● Carry out inductions.
● Monitor subcontractors.
● Complete weekly inspections.
● Stop unsafe work immediately.
● Ensure RAMS are followed.
● Report incidents.
● Maintain welfare facilities.
● Ensure emergency procedures are understood.
● Conduct toolbox talks.

Supervisors
Supervisors will:
● Monitor work activities.
● Enforce site rules.
● Inspect PPE.
● Brief operatives.
● Report defects.
● Ensure housekeeping standards.
● Prevent unsafe acts.
Employees
Employees are required to:
● Work safely.
● Follow company procedures.
● Wear PPE.
● Report hazards.
● Report accidents.
● Use equipment correctly.
● Attend training.
● Cooperate with management.
● Never misuse safety equipment.
● Stop work if conditions become dangerous.
Subcontractors
All subcontractors shall:
● Hold appropriate competence.
● Provide evidence of training.
● Supply suitable RAMS where required.
● Follow site rules.
● Maintain equipment.
● Report incidents immediately.

● Wear appropriate PPE.
5. Health and Safety Arrangements
Risk Assessment
Suitable and sufficient risk assessments shall be completed before work begins.
Assessments shall identify:
● Hazards
● Persons at risk
● Existing controls
● Additional controls
● Residual risk
● Review dates
Method Statements
Method Statements shall explain:
● Sequence of work
● Plant required
● PPE required
● Emergency arrangements
● Competence requirements
● Control measures
Consultation
Employees will be consulted through:
● Toolbox Talks
● Safety Meetings
● Daily Briefings
● Site Inductions

● Near Miss Reporting
Training
Training shall include:
● Site Induction
● Manual Handling
● Working at Height
● Fire Awareness
● First Aid Awareness
● COSHH Awareness
● PPE
● Asbestos Awareness
● Emergency Procedures
Training records shall be maintained.
Personal Protective Equipment
Minimum PPE:
● Safety Boots
● Hi-Visibility Clothing
● Hard Hat
● Gloves
● Eye Protection
Additional PPE shall be provided where identified by risk assessment.
First Aid
Every workplace shall have:
● First Aid Kit
● Appointed First Aider
● Emergency Contact Numbers
● Accident Book

Fire Safety
Each site shall have:
● Fire Extinguishers
● Fire Assembly Point
● Fire Action Notices
● Emergency Contact List
● Means of Raising the Alarm
Hot works shall only proceed under suitable controls.
Welfare
Suitable welfare shall include:
● Toilets
● Wash Facilities
● Drinking Water
● Rest Area
● Heating
● Drying Facilities
● Waste Bins
● Seating
Housekeeping
All sites shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
Waste shall be removed regularly.
Access routes shall remain unobstructed.
Manual Handling

Manual handling shall be avoided where possible.
Mechanical aids shall be used whenever reasonably practicable.
Work at Height
All work at height shall be planned.
Suitable access equipment shall be selected.
Ladders shall only be used for short-duration, low-risk work.
Scaffolds and mobile towers shall be inspected before use.
Electricity
Portable electrical equipment shall be inspected before use.
110V equipment shall be used wherever practical.
Damaged equipment shall be removed from service immediately.
Accident Reporting
All accidents, incidents and near misses shall be reported immediately.
Incidents meeting RIDDOR reporting criteria shall be reported to the relevant enforcing authority
within the required timescales.
Investigations shall identify root causes and corrective actions.
Occupational Health
The company will:
● Monitor health risks.

● Control exposure to hazardous substances.
● Provide health surveillance where required.
● Support mental wellbeing.
● Encourage early reporting of health concerns.
Environmental Protection
The company will:
● Reduce waste.
● Prevent pollution.
● Segregate recyclable materials.
● Control dust.
● Control noise.
● Protect drains and watercourses.
Emergency Procedures
Emergency arrangements include:
● Fire
● Medical Emergency
● Structural Collapse
● Gas Leak
● Flooding
● Severe Weather
Emergency contact details shall be displayed on every site.
6. Monitoring and Review
Health and safety performance shall be monitored through:
● Weekly Site Inspections
● Director Audits
● Toolbox Talks
● Accident Reviews

● Near Miss Reports
● Training Reviews
● Annual Policy Review
Corrective actions shall be recorded and monitored until completed.
7. Document Control
Document Owner: Director
Approved By: Director
Version: 1.0
Issue Date: 30 June 2026
Next Review: 30 June 2027
This policy applies to all employees, labour-only subcontractors, agency workers, contractors
and visitors engaged by Connect Skilled Contractor Service Ltd.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in disciplinary action, removal from site, termination
of contract or other appropriate action.