It is the policy of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL to comply with the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent legislation and to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.

BOUNTY PEST CONTROLS health and safety objective is to minimise the number of instances of occupational accidents and illnesses and ultimately to achieve an accident free workplace.

All employees will be provided with such equipment, information, training and supervision as are necessary to implement the policy and achieve the stated objective.

BOUNTY PEST CONTROL recognise and accept their duty to protect the health and safety of all visitors to the company, including contractors and temporary workers, as well as any members of the public who might be affected by our operations.

While the management of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will do all that is within its powers to ensure the health and safety of its employees, it is recognised that health and safety at work is the responsibility of each and every individual associated with the company. It is the duty of each employee to take reasonable care of their own and other people’s welfare and to report any situation which may pose a threat to the well being of another person.

The management of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will provide every employee with the training necessary to carry out his or her tasks safely. However, if an employee is unsure of how to perform a certain task or feels it would be dangerous to perform a specific job, then it is the employee’s duty to report this to their supervisor. An effective health and safety programme requires continuous communication between workers at all levels. It is therefore, every workers responsibility to report immediately any situation, which could jeopardise the well being of himself or herself or any other person.

All injuries, however small, sustained by a person at work must be reported to the director of safety or a delegated representative. Accident records are crucial to the effective monitoring and revision of the policy and must therefore be accurate and comprehensive.

BOUNTY PEST CONTROLS health and safety policy will be continually monitored and updated, particularly when changes in the scale and nature of our operations occur. The Policy will be updated at least every 12 months.

The specific arrangements for the implementation of the policy and the personnel responsible are detailed below.

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It is the policy of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL to comply with the law as set out in the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.

BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will endeavour to ensure that all equipment used in the workplace is safe and suitable for the purpose for which it is used.

All employees will be provided with adequate information and training to enable them to use work equipment safely.

The use of any work equipment, which could pose a risk to the well being of persons in or around the workplace, will be restricted to authorised persons.

All Work equipment will be maintained in good working order and repair.

All employees will be provided with such protection as is adequate to protect them from dangers occasioned by the use of work equipment.

All work equipment will be clearly marked with health and safety warnings where appropriate.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

It is the policy of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL to comply with the law as set out in the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2002.

All employees who may be exposed to a risk to their health and safety while at work will be provided with suitable, properly fitting and effective personal protective equipment.

Personal protective equipment provided by BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will be properly assessed prior to its provision.

All personal protective equipment provided by BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will be maintained in good working order.

All employees provided with personal protective equipment by BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will receive comprehensive training and information on the use, maintenance and purpose of the equipment.

BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will endeavour to ensure that all personal protective equipment provided is used and used properly by its employees.

MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS

It is the policy of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL to comply with the law as set out in the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1999.

Manual handling operations will be avoided as far as is reasonable practicable where there is a risk of injury.

Where it is not possible to avoid manual handling operations an assessment of the operation will be made taking into account the task, the load, the working environment and the capability of the individual concerned. An assessment will be reviewed if there is any reason to suspect that it is no longer valid.

All possible steps will be taken to reduce the risk of injury to the lowest level possible.

CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

It is the policy of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL to comply with the law as set out in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

A risk assessment will be conducted of all work involving exposure to hazardous substances. The assessment will be based on the manufacturers’ and suppliers’ health and guidance and our own knowledge of the work process.

BOUNTY PEST CONTROL will ensure that exposure of employees to hazardous substances is minimised and adequately controlled in all cases.

Employees who will come into contact with hazardous substances will receive comprehensive and adequate training and information on the health and safety issues relating to that type of work.

Assessments will be reviewed periodically, whenever there is a substantial modification to the work process and if there is any reason to suspect that the assessment may no longer be valid.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING

It is the policy of BOUNTY PEST CONTROL to comply with the reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR 95).

BOUNTY PEST CONTROL sees accident investigation as a valuable tool in the prevention of future incidents. In the event of an accident resulting in injury a report will be drawn up by the director of safety or a person appointed by the director of safety, detailing;

The circumstances of the accident, including photographs and diagrams wherever possible.

The nature and severity of the injury sustained.

The identity of any eyewitnesses.

The time, date and location of the incident.

The date of the report.

1. Work area must be kept clean and tidy.

2. Any spillage must be cleaned up immediately.

3. Waste materials and rubbish in vehicles must be removed routinely.

4. All combustible materials must be discarded in sealed metal containers.

 TOOL AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

1. Company machinery and tools are to be used by qualified and authorised personnel. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to determine who is authorised to use specific tools and equipment.

 2. It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that any tools or equipment are in a good and safe condition. Any tools or equipment which are in any way defective must be repaired or replaced.

 3. All tools must be properly and safely stored when not in use.

 4. Approved personal protective equipment must be properly used where appropriate.

 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Employees must use all personal protective equipment provided to them in accordance with the training and instruction given to them regarding its use.

 2. Employees who have been provided with personal protective equipment must immediately report any loss or obvious defect in any equipment provided to their supervisor or director of safety.

HEALTH and SAFETY at WORK.

Procedures for employees on attendance of a premise.

 On visiting a premise for survey or treatment all employees should be aware of the surrounding environment.

 Every effort should be made at all times to use the minimum amount of insecticide/rodenticide necessary to eradicate the problem safely and effectively, ensuring that poisoning of non-target species does not occur.

 On the initial visit the following rules must be adhered to;

  -          Firstly establish the exact nature of the problem by questioning the customer.

 -          Carry out a risk assessment.

 -          If ladders are required ensure that there is a second technician or capable person to foot that and ensure that ladders are used according to the manufacturers instructions.

 -          If a wettable insecticide is deemed necessary for used appropriate care should be taken when working near electrical equipment.

 -          If installing or servicing an electric fly killer, the mains power should be switched off prior to works commencing.

 -          Thoroughly survey the premises to establish nesting / infected sites.

 -          Establish if the premises have animals in attendance or visiting over the duration of the treatment.

 -          Establish if the premises have children in attendance or visiting over the duration of the treatment.

 -          Establish which insecticide / rodenticide, will be necessary to be used during the treatment giving consideration to using the minimum amount of poison to eradicate the problem safely and effectively, ensuring that poisoning of non-target species does not occur. If rodenticide is to be used ensure that only approved tamper proof bait boxes are used.

 -          Establish which personal protective equipment will be necessary to carry out the treatment safely.

 -          Inform the customer of how the treatment will work and how many visits will be required to treat the problem effectively and safely.

 -          Inform the customer of which insecticide / rodenticide you intend to use and explain the relevant precautions as stated on the safety data sheet.

 -          Get the customer to sign a safety data sheet, leaving a signed copy for the customer and retaining a signed copy for Bounty Pest Controls records.

 -          On completion of the treatment ensure that all packaging and any surplus materials are disposed of according to the manufacturers instructions and in line with current legislation.

 BOUNTY PEST CONTROL is aware of the importance of the health and safety of its employees and the health and safety of the general public and surrounding environment. With this in mind all employees are instructed that if any of the above procedures cannot be adhered to the treatment should not be carried out.