Introduction

Venesky-Brown is a specialist provider of staffing and project solutions predominantly for the construction and engineering industries. As a trusted partner to companies and a trusted source of work opportunities, Venesky- Brown has established itself as a market leader and a benchmark for quality and efficiency.
In accordance with our duty under Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act, 1974 and in fulfilling our obligations to both employees and others who may be affected by our business operations; it is our policy to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the safety and health of all employees and others and to prevent work-related accidents and cases of occupational ill health.

Health, Safety & Environmental Objectives

Venesky-Brown recognises that health & safety is an integral part of business performance and our main objective is to ensure a safe work environment for all employees and others. Venesky-Brown will set and maintain objectives in order to achieve performance and compliance with legal requirements.
Venesky-Brown also places great importance on improving the environmental performance of the organisations operations and maintain its commitment. Therefore, the policy is to develop and maintain environmental performance as required by International Standard ISO 14001 and EMAS requirement, so that the business will be able to meet relevant environmental legislation and regulations in all its operations.
We strive to meet employee’s health, safety and environment policy statement by setting and maintaining the following objectives and continually improving:

Taking all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of injury and illness to employees, visitors, members of the public and contractors by providing safe workplaces and equipment.
Implementing measures, so far as is reasonably practicable, to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and other relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
Developing and implementing health, safety and environmental guidance and procedures to define our expectations and provide suitable information, instruction, training and supervision to enable employees to undertake their individual duties safely.
Reviewing accident statistics, monitoring health and safety compliance, setting targets and health and safety objectives to strive for improved health and safety performance.
Immediately report any environmental damage, spillage, leak, punctured or damaged drum, bag or vessel, or any loss of containment of any solid, liquid or gas on any site.
Appointing competent persons and providing adequate resources to enable health and safety obligations to be discharged.
Consulting with employees on matters affecting their health and safety and working with all stakeholders to develop safer working practices and conditions where appropriate.
Continually improve environmental performance.
Reduce waste and recycle products and materials.
Advocate effective usage of resources and materials and utilities.
Develop a healthy and environmentally friendly workplace.

The directors recognise that they have ultimate responsibility to ensure that a risk management structure is in place and all reasonable precautions are taken to provide and maintain working conditions which are safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly and comply with all statutory requirements and codes of practice. However, it should also be accepted that health and safety at work is everyone’s business and all employees have health and safety responsibilities commensurate with their role.
Therefore, as a minimum all employees must:

Comply with all risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work and associated health and safety guidance.
Take reasonable care of themselves and others they are responsible for.
Co-operate with the client to allow the client to comply with its legal duties.
Only carry out work activities which they have been trained to undertake.
Assent to all environmental legislations and regulations.
Attend health and safety training as and when required.
Report all unsafe practices and all accidents/incidents and near misses promptly to the client and/or line management.
Use all equipment provided correctly and without interfering, damaging or misusing any equipment, safety device, material or facilities provided for their work activity.

This statement will be reviewed annually to monitor its effectiveness and to ensure that it reflects changing needs and circumstances of Venesky-Brown.

Health & Safety Environmental Policy