Health and Safety
Our people’s safety, health and well-being are of paramount importance to us. This is reflected in the following highlights from our Health and Safety policy which may be viewed in full in our Corporate Responsibility Manual, which can be accessed via the CR link at www.mangroupplc.com.
Health and Safety policy highlightsAccidents
Accident records are maintained at all Group offices. Accident investigations, where required due to the nature and seriousness of the accident, are conducted by a suitably competent and qualified manager.
Visitors’ safety
All visitors must be accompanied in and out of our offices by a member
of staff. All visitors’ passes have safety instructions clearly detailed
on the reverse.
Disabled access
We have provided appropriate access arrangements and facilities for
the benefit of disabled persons working at or visiting our offices.
Contractors’ safety
We assess the suitability of contractors under our Environment, Health
and Safety management system, and also require documentation such as
method statements and risk assessments, or the local equivalent, from
any contractor wishing to work with us.
Display screen equipment
We provide free eyesight tests and a basic set of spectacles to any
employee using a display screen, as required under UK or relevant local
Health and Safety regulation.
Safety of water systems
Our domestic water systems are tested regularly, as required by regulation.
In the absence of adequate regulation elsewhere, we apply the UK standard
as a minimum.
Manual handling
Risk assessments are carried out and appropriate training provided for
all staff at risk from handling or carrying heavy loads. Where necessary,
appropriate mechanical handling equipment is provided.
Electrical safety
At least 20% of all portable electrical appliances are tested on a rotational
basis by qualified personnel.
Emergency response procedures
All Group locations have emergency response procedures; a summary appears
in the Group Staff Handbook.
Smoking policy
The Group operates a strict no-smoking policy in all of its offices,
other than in specifically designated areas in line with local regulations.
Hazardous substances
Few hazardous substances are used by the Group, but regular assessments
are carried out and appropriate control and storage measures adopted.
The Group is a member of the British Safety Council.
Our achievements this year:- Creating the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) intranet site
- In the process of establishing an EHS staff committee
- Developing and expanding our EHS management system
- Centralising governance of some business aspects with Health and Safety implications
- Coordinating fire risk assessments, particularly in relation to legislation
- Improving Health and Safety signage
Our performance this year
One reportable incident occurred during the year which, because of subsequent
complications required hospital treatment. The incident was reported
to the appropriate external authority.
- Further centralise governance of relevant aspects of business
- Update and continue to evolve our Health and Safety intranet site
- Expand remit of the EHS staff committee