SAFETY STATEMENT OF ENZO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LTD

This document sets out the safety policy of Enzo Electrical Contractors Ltd. So far
as is
reasonably possible, the company will ensure that each place of work and the
materials, equipment, plant and machinery used are safe and comply with
statutory requirements. As and where required, direct employees will receie the
necessary information and trainin! to carry out their tasks correctly and safely.
"acilities are aailable for employer#employee consultation on safety matters.
This document has been prepared in accordance with Safety, $ealth and %elfare
at %ork &Construction' (e!ulations )*+, &S.-. .o. )/+ of )*+,'
and applies to all employees and
subcontractors workin! on sites operated on by the company.
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E.01 ELECT(-CAL C1.T(ACT1(S LT2
(oseille $ouse,
3pper 4ain Street,
Celbrid!e,
Co. 5ildare,
-reland.
E.01 ELECT(-CAL C1.T(ACT1(S LT2. Safety Statement 6 4ar. 7)*+,
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SECTION 1: POLICY STATEMENT
Enzo Electrical Contractors Ltd is committed to proidin! a safe, healthy and
enironmentally
acceptable place of work for all persons on the premises. 3nder the Safety,
$ealth and %elfare at %ork &Construction' (e!ulations )*+, &S.-. .o. )/+ of
)*+,' all persons workin! on sites operated by
Enzo Electrical Contractors Ltd are required to co8operate with mana!ement in
achiein! this aim.
-n order to assist mana!ement in the implementation of this Act, while at work9
1. All employees must take reasonable care for their own safety and health
and that of any other persons who may be a:ected by their actions or
omissions.
2. Employees must co8operate with the company in the application of the
Safety, $ealth and %elfare at %ork &Construction' (e!ulations )*+, &S.-. .o. )/+
of )*+,'
3. Employees must not intentionally interfere with or misuse any means,
appliance, conenience or equipment proided in compliance with the Acts
or otherwise for securin! the safety, health and welfare of employees or
other persons occupyin! the same work area. This is essential for personal
safety.
4. Employees must report to their employer any defects they notice in the
place or system of work, which mi!ht be dan!erous to safety and health.
;. Employees must use protectie clothin! and equipment in order to secure
their safety, health and welfare. -n particular9
&a' All workers must wear wellin!tons or safety boots
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&b' .o loose clothin!, which may cause an accident, is to be worn
&c' Safety helmets are to be worn on site at all times
&d' Ear mu:s are to be used wheneer required
&e' <o!!les are to be used wheneer required
&f' <loes are to be worn on site at all times
=. All persons in employment are coered by the Act includin! self8employed
subcontractors and persons who may be a:ected by work actiities.
>. Employees may select a Safety (epresentatie to represent them in
consultations with the mana!ement.
-f there are any matters which are not coered in this Safety Statement but
which
you feel should be addressed, please notify the company Safety 1?cer,
4r. Ciar@n "urey
SECTION 2: RESPONSIBILITIES
The followin! safety#protectie measures are in operation for the safety of sta:9
,
1. All sta: will be instructed in the correct use of machinery, plant and
equipment as applicable and operators chan!in! duties will be !ien
instruction in the safe use of any machinery, plant and equipment new to
them. Any operators who feel they hae not been adequately trained should
immediately brin! it to the attention of the Safety 1?cer.
2. All machinery and electrical equipment are Atted with adequate safe!uards.
.o machinery should be used without proper safe!uards.
3. Appropriate protectie clothin! and equipment must be used on all
occasions ie., hard hats, protectie footwear, safety specs, protectie
!loes.
4. All work at hei!hts must be carried out in a safe manner usin! the
appropriate sca:oldin! and other equipment necessary to ensure a safe
place of work and safe means of access. -n particular9
&a' .o work is to be carried out on sca:oldin! or mobile towers unless it
is fully boarded, safety rails are in position and si!n o: and ta!!ed.
&b' All sca:oldin! to hae ladders for climbin!.
&c' All ladders to be secured.
&d' Safety harnesses are to be worn wheneer workin! on unsca:olded
steelwork.
;. All hand tools and machines used on site to be ++* olts or battery
operated. .o ))* olts hand tools to be used on site.
=. $and tools or machines with frayed or dama!ed cables are not to be used.
B
>. 2isorderly conduct and horseplay of any kind is not permitted.
C. Sta: may not attend the site whilst under the inDuence of dru!s or alcohol.
/. Sta: takin! medication should obtain conArmation from their medical
practitioner that it is safe to attend work and operate machines. All illnesses
must be reported to mana!ement.
+*. $ands must be washed before commencin! work. %hen work ceases for
lunch or at the end of the day, hands should a!ain be washed.
++. 1eralls will not be worn in canteens shared with clients.
+). Smokin! will only be allowed in areas desi!nated by clients.
Responsibii!ies o" Di#e$!o#s
All 4embers of Eoard of 2irectors shall9
Commit to their collectie role in proidin! health and safety leadershipF
Ensure that each member accepts indiidual responsibility and make sure
that their actions and decisions at work reinforce the messa!e in the
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board7s health and safety policyF
4ake sure all decisions reDect the intentions of the health and
safety
mana!ement systemF
.
Encoura!e workers at all leels to become actiely inoled in
health and
safetyF
.
5eep up to date with releant health, safety and risk mana!ement
issues
and reiew its health and safety performance re!ularly.
.
4ana!e and conduct work actiities in such a way as to ensure, so
far as is
reasonably practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of his or her
employees
.
4ana!e and conduct work actiities in such a way as to preent, so
far as is
reasonably practicable, any improper conduct or behaiour likely to put the
safety, health or welfare at work of his or her employees at risk.
4ana!ers # "oremen # Site 4ana!ers
4ana!ers # "oremen G Site 4ana!ers are responsible for ensurin!
the day8to8day
Safety, $ealth and %elfare of all persons under their control. -n addition to any
other duties set out in this document they will ensure that9
They shall show a positie and isible commitment to health and
safety by
adoptin! and demonstratin! !ood workin! practicesF
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A mechanism is established within their own department to proide
e:ectie communication and co8operation on issues relatin! to safety,
health and welfareF
Throu!h the establishment of mechanisms for communication and
consultation on health and safety issues, they will maintain and implement
the Safety "ile for their area of controlF
All SpeciAc Hrocedures relatin! to them and the associates and non8
associates under their control are adhered to and appropriate action is
taken when such procedures are not adhered to or where shortcomin!s are
identiAedF
Any associates under their control hae a!reed trainin! and
deelopment
plans in place to ensure that they are adequately trained and informed for
the safe and health eIecution of assi!ned dutiesF
Any associate under their control is only assi!ned duties that they
are able
to carry out safely. Takin! into account the associates eIpertise, eIperience,
trainin! and physical and mental capabilities at the timeF
-n any buildin! or area under their control, adequate arran!ements
hae
been made for Are and Arst aid and the proision of a satisfactory workin!
enironment in accordance with !ood practice and current le!islationF
%orkplaces and work actiities under their control are subJected to
the risk
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assessment process and that priorities are established for controllin! any
hazards this process reealsF
.ew proJects, deelopment and installations are desi!ned and
implemented
to conform to !ood practice and current le!islationF
%hen considerin! implementin! new equipment, products, work
methods,
su?cient inesti!ation of health and safety implications is carried out as
part of the selection, purchasin! and implementation processF
Appropriate information is passed to those who need it on health
and safety
issues arisin! from new or amended, buildin!s, installations etc. Those who
need it include associates, temporary sta:, contractors, customers,
suppliers, eIternal a!encies, bodies and companiesF
(ecords and documentation required by le!islation and the health
and
safety mana!ement system are kept securely, accurately and made
aailable for internal and appropriate eIternal auditin! and inspection
purposesF
"acilitate the introduction of appropriate improements and
correctie actions that are identiAed throu!h the monitorin! of their
health and safety arran!ements and from communication and
consultation.
A!ree and ensure the completion of any obJecties and tar!ets that
hae
been set in relation to actiities under their control by the Safety
Committee.
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Safety Committee
-n accordance with Section ); of the Safety, $ealth and %elfare at %ork Act
)**;,
a safety committee has been appointed as follows9
4r. Ciar@n "urey and 4rs. Sarah "urey
2uties of Safety Committee
The safety committee shall be responsible for oerseein! the safety proisions
on
behalf of the company. They should be consulted if any employees hae queries
or wish to make su!!estions re!ardin! any of the safety proisions mentioned in
this statement. Their main duties and responsibilities are as follows9

1. To !uide and adise on all health, safety and welfare matters.

2. To ensure that the company fulAls all statutory requirements in respect of

Safety, $ealth and %elfare at %ork &Construction' (e!ulations )*+, &S.-. .o. )/+
of )*+,'

3. To ensure that appropriate education and trainin! are co8ordinated and

carried out both in8company and usin! eIternal resources.

4. To undertake re!ular and detailed reision and auditin! of company safety

procedures of operation and to ensure that they are kept up to date.

%. To ensure that adequate Are protection and preention measures are

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proided and that the Are drill is practiced.
SECTION 3: RIS& ASSESSMENT
Enzo Electrical Contractors Ltd continuously carries out an assessment of the
hazards and dan!erous
situations at sites of work. These are not held in this document but are kept
separately alon! with mana!ementKs actions taken and recommendations for
reduction of the risks inherent therein.
SECTION 4: 'ENERAL SAFETY
-t shall be the duty of eery employer to carry on his work in accordance with the
proisions of this part and any releant Code of Hractice.
Suitability of electrical equipment and installations all should be9
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+. Constructed.
). -nstalled.
,. 4aintained.
B. Hrotected.
;. 3sed.
so as to preent dan!er.
2an!er means risk of death or personal inJury or dan!er to health from electric
shock, electric burn, electrical eIplosion or arcin! or from Are or eIplosion
caused
by the use of electricity or from mechanical moement of electrically drien
equipment.
Electrical equipment eIposed to9
+. 4echanical dama!e.
). %eather defects.
,. %et, dirty and corrosie conditions.
B. Any Dammable or eIplosie substance.
shall be constructed and installed or protected to preent dan!er.
All electrical equipment shall be suitably identiAed, where necessary, to preent
dan!er and should only be used for the purpose for which it is made.
Hortable Equipment
A circuit supplyin! portable equipment in which alternatin! current at a olta!e
eIceedin! +);. and not eIceedin! +***. is used shall be protected by one or
more (.C.27s, hain! a trippin! current not eIceedin! ,* milliamperes.
++
Hortable equipment other than !enerators#transformers supplied at a
olta!e eIceedin! +); alternatin! current shall not be used in buildin! or damp
or conAned locations unless its ratin! eIceeds ) kiloolt amperes.
Hrotection A!ainst Shock in .ormal Conditions
All lie parts shall9
+. Ee suitably insulated to preent dan!erF or
). $ain! such precautions taken in respect of them, includin! where
appropriate, their bein! suitably placed as to preent dan!er.
Hrotection A!ainst Electrical Shock in "ault Conditions
Hrecautions either by earthin! and automatic disconnection of the supply of
electricity or other suitable means to preent dan!er arisin! where any eIposed
conductie part may become lie.
.otes
A copy of this safety statement is held at Enzo Electrical Contractors
Ltd main o?ce.
A copy of this statement has been !ien to all members of sta: for
their
own perusal.
"or all new employees a copy will be !ien on commencement of
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employment.
-f there are any chan!es to this policy a copy will be distributed to
all those
concerned.
The policy will be reiewed annually and any chan!es brou!ht to
the
attention of sta:.
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