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OUR HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
As the Directors/Managers of Brebur we are responsible for and committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all employees, customers, and others that may be affected by our undertaking. We regard health and safety at work as ranking in importance with other vital activities such as customer service, quality management, security issues and contracts, and are committed to a process of continual improvement through effective leadership. At Brebur we seek to achieve the highest standards, not only because compliance with legislation is mandatory but also because it is in the company’s best interests to do so.
It is our intention that all employees read and comply with all parts of this policy for health and safety, and the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and other legislation as is applicable. It is our stated policy intention:
• To provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities.
• To consult our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.
• To provide and maintain safe plant and equipment.
• To ensure the safe handling and use of substances.
• To provide information, instruction and supervision for employees.
• To ensure all employees are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training.
• To prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
• To maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
• To review and revise this policy as necessary and annually from the date below.
Jamie Brenton, Director
For and on behalf of Brebur
Brebur recognises that in our operations we inevitably impact on the environment and we therefore are committed to ensure a clean, healthy environment. We will provide our customers with a safe, reliable and responsive service in an environmentally sensitive and responsible manner. We believe that a sound environmental policy contributes to our competitive strength and benefits our stakeholders, including customers and employees by contributing to the overall well-being and economic health of the communities we serve.
We will:
• Comply fully with the letter and spirit of environmental laws and regulations and strive to secure fundamental reforms that will improve their environmental effectiveness and reduce the cost of compliance.
Consider environmental factors and the full acquisition, use and disposal costs when making planning, purchase and disposal decisions.
Work continuously to improve the effectiveness of our environmental management.
• Provide appropriate environmental training and educate employees
to be environmentally responsible.
• Monitor our environmental performance regularly through rigorous evaluations.
• Seek to prevent pollution before it is produced; reduce the amount
of waste at our site and support pollution prevention by our customers and suppliers.
• Use energy efficiently throughout our operations and support the efficient use of gas and electricity by our customers and suppliers.
• Re-use and recycle wherever possible.
• Use materials that minimise harm to the environment.
• Work co-operatively with others to further common environmental objectives.
• Communicate and reinforce this policy throughout the company.
Jamie Brenton, Director
For and on behalf of Brebur
Health and Safety Policy Statement
Environmental Policy Statement
Below is a list of procedures considered and implemented on all our projects at every possible opportunity:
Distributor and Manufacturer co-operation
Wherever possible all materials used are sourced from local manufacturers/suppliers to reduce the need for transport over long distances and the environmental issues associated with this, such as carbon emissions and fuel consumption.
Material procurement and delivery management.
Wherever possible deliveries are co-ordinated; transport is minimised by delivering to multiple local sites at the same time. To reduce delivery transportation we encourage the delivery of materials direct from the manufacturer to site, rather than through distribution branches.
Site organisation and storage management.
All materials will be stored in accordance with the manufacturers’ guidelines. Any hazardous materials will be stored under strict controls set out in these guidelines to prevent any negative environmental impact. Principal contractors programme to be considered and appropriate to the minimisation of damages.
Vehicle Emissions Calculations.
Vehicle emission calculations are carried out before company vehicles are purchased to ensure that all our vehicles do not have excessive carbon emissions or fuel consumption. When in usage all our vehicles are monitored weekly, and the older less efficient vehicles are replaced with newer more environmentally friendly models wherever possible.
Personnel Transport management and control.
Labour is co-ordinated to ensure that personnel live as local to the work site as possible and car pooling is a mandatory company policy.
Integration of recycled and sustainable material into design.
Any waste that is produced will be disposed of through a waste recycling scheme where practical, and every effort will also be made to procure materials from sustainable sources.
Introduce case studies of environmental engineering
Natural product integration.
Natural products are used where practical to reduce the environmental implications associated with the manufacture of synthetic products.
Introduce case studies of environmental engineering
FSC/PEFC on timber products.
All timber products used by Brebur are from sustainable sources and will carry either FSC or PEFC certification. Ensure all certification is included on specific projects.
Waste management, control and segregation.
On site procedures are in place to ensure that waste is minimised at all times. This will include materials that are site surveyed and then pre-cut or manufactured in sizes that will significantly reduce the waste generated on site. Wherever waste is generated it will be segregated and reused/recycled if possible. Any hazardous waste will be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines to eliminate any impact on the environment.
Minimise material packaging/use of environmentally sympathetic packaging.
Any packaging used will be kept to a minimum and reused if appropriate. If possible packaging will be made from recycled material and will again be recycled after use.
Pallet return/re-use policy.
All pallets are returned to our suppliers for re-use or used around site for other applications.
Minimisation paper trail, i.e. electronic.
It is an Brebur company policy both on site and in our head office to reduce our use of paper by primarily using electronic communication and recording systems.
We give our full commitment to developing our policies and system at every opportunity. Our company has recently contributed to the highest BREEAM award being received for a number of our projects.
We are working toward our goal of becoming a Carbon Neutral Company.
Environmental and Sustainability Policies
We recognise that discrimination is unacceptable and equality of opportunity has been a long standing feature of our employment practices and procedure.
The aim of the equal opportunities policy is to ensure no job applicant, employee or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
The policy will be circulated to any private contractors or agencies responsible for our recruitment and a copy of the policy will be made available for all employees and made known to all applicants for employment.
The policy is implemented in accordance with the appropriate statutory requirements and full account will be taken of all available guidance and in particular any relevant Codes of Practice.
To ensure we maintain a neutral working environment in which no employee or worker feels under threat or intimidated.
Jamie Brenton, Director
For and on behalf of Brebur
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
Quality Policy Statement
Brebur ensures that this statement and the associated procedures apply to all activities and work undertaken within the company. It is our aim to consistently meet customer, statutory and regulatory requirements together with its commitment to enhance customer satisfaction through conformity with clients needs and continual improvement of our systems.
Brebur's success is based on the quality and commitment of its experienced and professional management and construction personnel. Ongoing development of our operations and upgrading of equipment and facilities ensure that we combine the best in modern building techniques with the best in traditional craft skills. Not only are we committed to producing a quality product, but also in providing our clients with a quality service throughout the construction of our projects and products.
The Brebur approach is to listen and openly discuss the individual needs of every contract so our clients receive what they require in the most cost effective solution, and more importantly, know exactly what they are getting before any contract is signed. We work closely and collaboratively with our clients throughout project delivery to ensure their expectations are met.
Brebur's philosophy is to maintain, and improve if possible, our record of providing work of the highest quality, in accordance with the clients' requirements, on time and within budget. To this end we endeavour to work as a team in a spirit of co-operation with the client and their professional representatives.
Our internal management system requires the creation of objectives and targets (O&T's) which enable us to measure projects, organisational performance and client satisfaction throughout the company. The information collected is used for benchmarking purposes, and is a key component of our management system. The O&T's information is collected, collated and analysed on a monthly basis with an aim of improved client satisfaction and the overall quality of our works.
Jamie Brenton, Director
For and on behalf of Brebur