ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY STATEMENT
Made 2 Measure Home Improvements was established in 2007 with the objective of providing an outstanding level of Property renovation, refurbishment and development to clients and this is supported by a programme of continuous improvement.
Within the organisation we have appointed a director with the responsibility for the implementation and further development of this policy.
We have adopted an Environmental Management System, designed to meet and/or exceed desired requirements and we are committed to:
- A greener and cleaner environment for all
- Prevention of pollution in all areas of our operation
- A programme of continual improvement in everything we do
- Keeping ourselves aware of and compliant with, all current and future legislation
- Reduced use of natural resources
- Minimise waste and maximise recycling/reuse
Environmental targets and objectives that are set for our business are checked by regular management and supervisory actions together with independent internal and third party audits/surveillances.
We believe and promote that all our directly employed personnel together with any specialist sub-contractors and suppliers are responsible for the adherence to environmental targets, objectives and management programmes.
Our people will receive the appropriate levels of training and awareness to ensure that due emphasis is placed on the protection of the Environment and site care/cleanliness.
Recycling and re-use of materials will be carried out where possible and where not, due care will be exercised in respect of waste disposal in accordance with current guidelines and legislation.
This Policy is communicated and made available to all company personnel, supply chain, members of the public and other interested third parties.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The management of Made 2 Measure Home Improvements are committed to operate every aspect of the business to those standards that offer the highest possible quality of service to all clients. This is supported by a progressive management style that encourages the Quality culture throughout the Company.
To reinforce this commitment a Quality Management System operates in all areas of the company. The management are committed to the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System by establishing and reviewing quality objectives for all areas of the company. This is to ensure that the company operates effectively and efficiently and meets the needs of customers. The effectiveness of the Quality Management System is monitored by planned audits, management reviews and effective corrective and preventive action.
All personnel have been made aware of the management commitment to this policy in particular and quality in general and are encouraged to demonstrate their own support to the system by continuous active participation.
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Made 2 Measure Home Improvements recognises its responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to ensure that its operations are executed at all times in such a way as to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all persons likely to be affected, including employees, sub-contractors, visitors to site and members of the public.
The company is committed to continual improvement of the health and safety management system, and to meeting current health and safety legislation and any subsequent changes.
In line with these responsibilities, the Company aims to provide, as far as is reasonably practicable:
- a safe and healthy working environment for all its employees, the carrying out of risk analyses and the identification of hazards;
- systems of work which are safe and without risks to health;
- general training in health and safety so that all employees are made aware of any potential hazards in relation to their work, and the latest procedures for overcoming them;
- specific training in safe working procedures, the operation of plant and machinery and accident prevention;
- a system for conducting a regular review of the training needs of the workforce;
- the provision of regular refresher courses, with reference to training already carried out;
- basic training in health and safety to new employees and young workers, and to ensure that whenever new plant or variations in systems of work are introduced, then the appropriate safety training is given;
- personal protective clothing and equipment appropriate to the job in hand;
- guidance on what to do in the event of an emergency;
- on-site welfare and first-aid provision which complies fully with the statutory requirements together with a system for maintaining the equipment;
- adequate fire fighting equipment and fire training, in liaison with the fire authority;
- a means of contact with the relevant health and safety bodies so that up-to-date information on legislation, codes of practice and other technical guidance is available within the company, and is circulated promptly to all concerned.
The Health & Safety Director will ensure that all employees have received this Health and Safety Policy, and that above all, the provisions are understood and carefully observed at all times.
The Health and Safety Policy is available to all interested parties including members of the public.
Employees of Made 2 Measure Home Improvements are regularly consulted on matters affecting their health and safety at work, and are encouraged to take an active role in promoting health and safety within the company.
Safety representatives from site and head office hold monthly safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) committee meetings to address all SHEQ related issues. Constructive suggestions will always be welcomed as an important contribution towards achieving this objective.
Six monthly management review meetings are held to ensure ongoing monitoring and forward planning for all SHEQ related matters.
It is a condition of service that every employee co-operates fully in complying with, and helping to implement this policy. Any failure to do so will be regarded as a serious disciplinary matter.
The Management will sanction funds to be made available to meet the requirements of this Policy.
The Management have appointed a director with the responsibility for health & safety. They will ensure that this policy is reviewed at least annually and more frequently if necessary. Those reviews will take account of new legislation, changes in type of work undertaken, changes in work equipment and working practices, and the latest developments in training and accident prevention techniques.
Stephen Findlay
Managing Director
Made 2 Measure Home Improvements