It is the policy of JG Communications 1066 Ltd to comply with the terms of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and all subsequent legislation, to undertake all reasonably practicable steps to ensure the Health, Safety and Welfare of all of its employees, sub-contractors, customers, the public and others who may be affected by our operations.
Our overall objective remains to minimize the number of instances of occupational accidents, illnesses and ultimately to achieve an accident-free workplace.
Part of the JG Communications 1066 Ltd Company Mission Statement states:
“We aim to provide electrical installation & electrical maintenance services in the domestic, industrial and commercial market, which are safe, beneficial and adaptable and to exceed our customer’s needs.”
For our employees this means ensuring that Health & Safety is their number one priority in the way they operate. Everyone at JG Communications 1066 Ltd understands that, whilst the management must do all that they can to ensure the health and safety of its employees and customers, as individuals we all have a responsibility to keep all necessary parties informed on all Health & Safety Issues and to work to rule following the guidance of the company Method Statements and Risk Assessments at all times.
Our Health & Safety policy says, as far as is reasonably practicable, JG Communications 1066 Ltd, aim to provide:
> Systems of work that are safe and without risk to health
> Safe plant, machinery, equipment etc and ensure that it is maintained safely
> Arrangements for the safe and healthy use, handling, storage and transportation of machinery, equipment and substances
> All necessary information, instruction, training and supervision for health and safety
> Where possible a safe place of work and a working environment that is without risk to health and has suitable welfare facilities available
JG Communications 1066 Ltd takes our responsibilities for Health and Safety very seriously. Our Health & Safety Policy is reviewed on an annual basis and we encourage input from all members of staff when reviewing policies and assessments and considering potential training requirements.
Click below to see a list of some of the typical risk assessments we carry out for our electrical operations.
We also provide method statements. Please contact us for further information.
Here are some of the risk assessments we carry out:
> Mains Supply
> Temporary Lighting
> Electricity
> Using Hand Tools
> Using Electrically Powered Hand Tools inc Hand – Arm Vibration Risk Assessment
> Using Ladders
> Working at Height
> Manual Handling
> Slips, Trips & Falls
> Scaffold & Mobile Towers
> Lifting Equipment – Genie Lift specific
> Working in Confined Spaces
> Working Alone
> Working with Chemicals & Hazardous Substances
> Asbestos
> Fire Risks
> Overhead Lines & Underground Cables
> Driving at Work
> Apprentices
> General On Site Safety Observations
> Noise/Hearing Risk Assessment
By encouraging those that we work alongside to adopt a similar policy towards achieving the high standards of Health & Safety that we are aiming for, JG Communications 1066 Ltd hope that we are viewed not only as a professional service provider but also as a valued company to work together with.
Listed below are some useful links where you can find more information on the current government and Health & Safety Executive Regulations and legal requirements of safety at work and in particular Electrical Safety:
> The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
> The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
> The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
> HSE Electrical Safety and You publication
