Whitehead Building Services Policies
Whitehead Building Services Limited Environmental Policy Statement
Whitehead is a Building Services company providing the full range of mechanical, electrical and management services to commercial, industrial building and infrastructure projects. We are committed to delivering our product and service in a responsible manner by protecting the environment and continually improving our environmental performance. We achieve this through Whitehead’s ISO 14001 accredited Environmental management system to drive continuous improvement by:
Complying with applicable environmental laws, regulations and codes of practice requirements which apply to any aspect of our activities.
Mitigate impact of identified environmental change on the activities of the business.
Setting clear environmental objectives and monitor performance against them to demonstrate continual improvement.
Minimizing our impact on the environment in the delivery of our product and service by avoiding or reducing waste, maximizing on recycling, reducing transportation journeys and reduce energy consumption in our properties.
Where technically and commercially viable offer our clients design solutions that will reduce energy consumption of construction projects we deliver.
Undertake annual management review of this policy and the associated Environmental management system.
Whitehead Building Services Limited Worksafe (Refusal to Work) Policy
Introduction
This Statement sets out the policy of Whitehead Building Services Limited (The Company) in respect of any employee, self-employed person and contractor under our control, as it relates to a refusal to work for health and safety reasons. We call this our “Worksafe Policy.”
Provided that persons referred to above adhere to the provisions contained within this policy, they will normally be considered to have demonstrated compliance with their conditions of employment or contract.
All persons referred to above are to be made aware of the contents of this Policy and become familiar with the conditions laid down therein.
A copy of this policy statement will be held in the reception area of our offices and be made freely available for inspection by any person having reason to examine it.
Policy
The Company requires all persons under its control to work safely at all times.
If, in the honest opinion or judgement of an individual, he or she feels that undertaking a particular task or activity will result in an unacceptable degree of risk of harm to that person (or any other person who may be affected,) then the said individual has the right to refuse to undertake that task or activity until such time as the risks have been re-assessed and suitable control measures put into place as necessary. A similar right to refuse to work also applies if the perceived harm may be caused to any structure, plant or equipment.
Any situation which leads to the refusal to work by any individual must be reported to a line manager or any other supervisory personnel at the earliest opportunity, in order that the situation may be properly investigated and assessed.
Employees and others under our control who refuse to work on health and safety grounds will be fully supported and not subject to any discrimination or disciplinary procedures as a result of their refusal. No penalties (financial or otherwise) will be applied.
Implementing the Policy In order to put this policy into practice in the day-to-day operation of the Company, we will (as appropriate):-
Make the policy available to all employees and others under our control.
Provide training and guidance for key decision makers such as managers and supervisory staff and those involved in personnel and management practices.
Monitor the existing workforce in respect of the application and effects of the policy.
Review this policy on a regular basis (at least annually).
Should any person suffer any problems or difficulties in respect of this policy, or should they have reason to believe that a colleague may be experiencing such difficulties, they may approach the signatory of our Health & Safety Policy, who will at all times treat any information provided in complete confidence and take such measures as are deemed necessary to ensure that the matter may be resolved with the minimum of distress to the person concerned and any others who may be affected.
The Directors will be responsible for the implementation of our Worksafe Policy.
Please note:
The original of this document, signed, dated and subject to regular review is held at our main office. This is an electronic copy (or printed electronic copy) and as such does not require to be signed and dated.
Whitehead Building Services Limited Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Policy
Introduction
This Statement sets out the policy of the Whitehead Building Services Limited (The company) in respect of any employee, self-employed person and contractor under our control, as it relates to slavery and human trafficking.
Provided that persons referred to above adhere to the provisions contained within this policy, they will normally be considered to have demonstrated compliance with their conditions of employment or contract.
All persons referred to above are to be made aware of the contents of this Policy and become familiar with the conditions laid down therein.
A copy of this policy statement will be held in the reception area of our offices and be made freely available for inspection by any person having reason to examine it.
Policy
Modern slavery and human trafficking is illegal under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and is also a violation of human rights. It can take different forms but always involves the deprivation of a person’s liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal or commercial gain.
Examples of slavery include forced servitude, forced or compulsory labour and the trafficking of individuals or groups.
We have adopted a zero-tolerance policy to all aspects of modern slavery and will conduct our undertaking in an ethical manner at all time.
We are committed to ensuring transparency in our undertakings and in our approach to tackling slavery and trafficking if it should manifest itself in any part of our business, supply chain and clients.
The policy applies to all persons working for us or on our behalf in any capacity.
Implementing the Policy In order to put this policy into practice in the day-to-day operation of the Company, we will (as appropriate):-
Make the policy available to all employees and others under our control.
Provide training and guidance for key decision makers such as managers and supervisory staff and those involved in personnel and management practices.
Monitor the existing workforce in respect of the application and effects of the policy.
Review this policy on a regular basis (at least annually).
Should any person suffer any problems or difficulties in respect of this policy, or should they have reason to believe that a colleague may be experiencing such difficulties, they may approach the signatory of this policy statement, who will at all times treat any information provided in complete confidence and take such measures as are deemed necessary.
Please note:
The original of this document, signed , dated and subject to regular review is held at our main office. This is an electronic copy (or printed electronic copy) and as such does not require to be signed and dated
