SHEQ
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
At the centre of our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) delivery will be the compliance specification in relation to CSR and the environment. We operate an Integrated Management System (IMS) which is the backbone for all our business operations including our business procedures and policies. Our IMS is externally audited and is accredited to ISO45001 and ISO14001.
SHEQ
Safety, Health, Environment and Quality
At the centre of our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) delivery will be the compliance specification in relation to CSR and the environment. We operate an Integrated Management System (IMS) which is the backbone for all our business operations including our business procedures and policies. Our IMS is externally audited and is accredited to ISO45001 and ISO14001.
Our Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Statement clearly defines the commitment to continuous improvement in standards, setting clear objectives with effective and regular review of performance. We recognise that the application of this policy creates the standards and culture of working safely and this approach is combined with an effective training programme.
The policy and its application are monitored by Glen Cardinal, our MD, and is one of the most important topics discussed at monthly board meetings. Employees are made aware that their responsibilities for health and safety are no less than for any other of their functions.
Platinum Facilities understands the requirements and the application of Risk Management to effectively create a safe, risk free working environment, while ensuring any changes in legislation and advancement in technology is kept up to date. To eliminate/minimise risks we maintain a comprehensive set of health and safety operating procedures which include clear instruction on a wide range of subjects including risk assessments, method statements, accident reporting and permit systems.
ISO14001
ISO45001
Development of Site-Specific
Risk Assessments and Auditing
We complete a comprehensive risk survey and report for each site, which will identify all areas of specific risk. Our SHEQ and Technical Support Teams review this report along with the existing site-specific risk assessments during the mobilisation phase, to ensure that all areas of defined risk are covered. The review would include physical inspection of all areas of high risk, for example confined spaces, to ensure that the site-specific risk assessments are comprehensive.
Platinum Facilities’ SHEQ team conducts Noise Assessments in accordance with noise at work regulations when required to do so, for example in plant rooms.
At six monthly intervals, a health and safety visit and audit will be carried out at each site by our SHEQ Manager. The details of the audits are communicated to our customers and form part of our management information report. They are also discussed at our internal monthly senior management meeting and any non-conformity is actioned by the senior team. iPads are used to complete the audits and transfer the data into the bespoke CRM Portal, which uses a ‘RAG’ report system to show non-conformity by exception.
Supply Chain Management and Sub-Contractors
Sub-contractors must complete a detailed questionnaire and demonstrate compliance to become an approved supplier, and this includes vetting their safety record and management policies and procedures. Where appropriate, they are required to prepare task specific risk assessments and method statements for agreement by us, prior to undertaking work.
Training
Platinum Facilities believes that Health and Safety training is critical and adopts a structured approach, which is integrated into the overall company training programme. Training involves all directly employed staff and initial Platinum Facilities safety induction training is followed by specific site induction for our engineering/technical teams.
Reviews and further refreshments are completed via toolbox talks, internal technical updates, and bulletins. Each person has an individual training plan/matrix and all training, including that related to our H&S policy, is recorded. We have recently further enhanced our approach to underpinning our H&S culture with compulsory web-based IOSH approved e-leaning and DSE Assessments for all Platinum Facilities employees.
