Health & Safety Policies

1. A consideration of any risk which may be apparent on all electrically operated machinery on the premises. All were found to be in good working order, and all are fitted with factory fitted guards to all movable parts. A dust extraction unit is connected to both circular saw, spindle machine and planer when in use; therefore, the risk is negligible.
2. Inspection of all electrical installations These have all been fitted by a competent electrician and are fully earthed as required.
3. Inspection of Plant All ladders used are of British Safety standard aluminium construction. Any work over 3 metres in height to a maximum of 5 metres is carried out using a "Zarges" 5 metre extendable folding ladder constructed to BSI standards.
4. Possible risk from chemicals or irritants As no recognised chemical or irritant of any strength, i.e. acids, spirits or cellulose, are stored on the premises, there is only a very low risk involved. Only contact adhesive is used and masks together with adequate ventilation, are used at all times.
5. Inspection of building premises All parts of the building, i.e. doors, locks, steps etc., have been seen to be sound and no impediments to walkways are apparent.
6. Medical facilities are at hand in the first-aid box.
7. Fire safety precautions are by fire extinguishers, checked every twelve months on contract by supplier.

On conclusion of this assessment, I am of the opinion that there is no significant risk to any of those employed by Alan West.com and its contractors and that all precautions have been taken in order to reduced the risk to the employees and visitors to the premises.

Exhibition Sites

1. Risks to employees,contractors & visitors will be no greater than when working in the Factory premises, as referred to in Part I of this assessment.
2. Risks to the general public while the work is being carried out on site, will be negligible as this will be done with the utmost regard to any individuals who may be present.
3. All tools and plant will be kept safe on site and will be maintained in good working order.
4. All construction work above a height of 4 metres will not be undertaken without preventative measures being put into operation to prevent access to the area in which the work is to be undertaken.
5. No welding or similar processes are used on site.
6. No chemical or hazardous substances are used on site.
7. All electrical work while on site is to be carried out by an electrician from the designated hall contractors or a contracted electrician from our suppliers.
8. All raised floor areas will have barriers erected at 900 mm height by 200 mm wide to prohibit public access at all times.

Any risk brought on to a work site by outside contractors cannot be controlled by Alanwest.com or its contractors, but our employees will be made aware of any hazards which can be identified

All contracts undertaken by Alanwest.com and its contractors will be assessed individually before the work commences on site and all precautions will be taken to ensure that the risks are minimised as far as possible.

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