Policies
- Asbestos Policy
- Environmental Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Information Policy
- Quality Assurance Policy
- Scaffolding Policy
- Substance Abuse Policy
- Training Policy
White (chrysotile), blue (crocidolite) and brown (amosite) asbestos are carcinogens and effort should be made to avoid exposing any of our employees or any other persons engaged on our sites or members of the public to asbestos in any form.
Before alteration or demolition works in an existing building an asbestos survey should be requested from the project supervisor for the design stage or from the client. If the request is unanswered then the Company will engage a specialist contractor to perform the survey.
If the survey identifies the presence of asbestos then the H.S.A. will be notified and a risk assessment carried out and control measures instigated. Removal of asbestos will only be executed by a licensed facility.
If asbestos is discovered during the course of the works that was not identified by the original survey then all activity in that area will stop immediately. The affected area will be secured and only trained and suitably equipped personnel will be allowed to enter and deal with the asbestos. The H.S.A. will again be notified of the asbestos re-occurrence and licensed contractors will be engaged to dispose of the asbestos.
Counselling will be offered to any person who inadvertently comes into contact with asbestos and this will be facilitated through the Company Doctor.
Environmental Policy Statement
Midland Construction will undertake to:
- Endeavour in all that we do, to hold the highest regard for the environment.
- Support the use of energy efficient methods of construction and energy efficient materials.
- Promote ‘best practice’ and support environmental measures at all levels within the company and to minimise where necessary, the potential of any environmental damage that may be caused by our operation.
- Maintain awareness of environmental legislation and ensure effective communication to all our staff.
- Conduct environmental audits to ensure that the risk of environmental pollution is minimised.
- Achieve high standards of site cleanliness and endeavour to minimise and reduce any nuisance as a result of our site operations.
- Reinstate sites and working areas to their former conditions, by removing and disposing of waste in strict compliance with statutory requirements and codes of procedures.
- Provide a mobile wheel wash and road sweep for their sites when litter and mud on roads have been identified as the result of spillage of construction waste due to soil and mud from site.
- The site supervisor(s) will ensure that all subcontractors allocate sufficient resources to keep the site in a clean and orderly state.
- When groundwater is encountered, adequate dewatering techniques will be employed to keep the work front safe for employees and reduce water ingress. These techniques will ensure that ground water will not be pumped back into the public system until all silt has been removed by using silt traps.
The foregoing objectives are an integral part of the operating procedures of Midland Construction. Senior Management will pursue these objectives with all staff throughout the company and continuously strive to develop and enhance these goals.
Health & Safety Policy
Midland Construction recognises and complies with the regulations as set out and required by all current legislation. Midland Construction recognises the additional responsibilities when undertaking the role of Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS). The Company also recognises that methodical planning and efficient execution are directly associated with good safety management.
Objectives:
- We have a Safety Statement, and a Health and Safety Plan for every site and we follow the provisions set out therein.
- We co-ordinate the implementation of our safety plan to all site personnel and we subscribe to principles of prevention.
- We organise co-operation between sub contractors on site with weekly site meetings and work to co-ordinate each sub-contractor.
- We provide sub-contractors / suppliers with all relevant information.
- We ensure the implementation of safe working procedures on site through involvement of our site managers, the managers of our subcontractors who are bound to comply with our Health and Safety Policy.
- We have a Site Safety Representative on each site. This person is distinct from and in addition to our Safety Officer.
- We prepare, compile and submit a Safety File for every project.
- We ensure that all Construction Workers involved on our sites are certified and Registered under FAS Safe Pass.
- We ensure that all Construction Workers where legally required are certified and registered under the FAS Construction Skills Scheme (CSCS) or an equivalent Programme recognised by FAS.
Midland Construction will ensure that constant management and review of each site with respect to our safety policy will aid the implementation of the Safety & Health Policy and its objectives. It is imperative that all our Employee’s acknowledge and actively apply the measures outlined herein. It is also imperative that the Company continually reviews the implementation of this policy and seeks to improve on it.
Information Technology Policy
The purpose of this statement is promote the policy and procedures of Midland Construction in respect of the use of Information Technology and to establish and promote secure, legal and ethical use of computing and electronic communications throughout the Company.
The Company at its sole discretion will determine what constitutes acceptable use of the Network (i.e. hardware and software, communications systems including computers, printers, modems, network cards, cabling, hubs, switches, routers and telephone systems) and reserves the right to block, alter priority, or to terminate execution or access to any service or activity. Furthermore, the Company at its sole discretion may temporarily or permanently and without notice disconnect any employee’s use of the network or I.T. services.
The Company reserves the right to monitor usage of the Network and may find it necessary to access and disclose information from the computer and Network users accounts to the extent required by law to uphold contractual obligations or other applicable Company policies or to diagnose and correct technical problems; therefore, the privacy of messages and files cannot be guaranteed.
The IT Policy and Procedures are not exhaustive and all staff should use their own judgement in deciding on the appropriateness of conduct or actions not specifically referred to in this document.
The IT Policy and Procedures may be altered from time to time to reflect changes in technology and or legislation and employees will be advised accordingly.
Quality Assurance Policy
The Company prides itself on its ability to provide Clients and their Design Teams with projects constructed to specification coupled with strict compliance to all contract requirements. We have a track record for completing projects on time, within budget, and to the required standards. We can accommodate specific requirements and alterations at any stage during the construction process. The company’s success is based on a policy of employing trade supervisors and professionally qualified staff who are actively encouraged to participate in a continuous development programme. The staff have been supported by the Company’s Management systems and procedures, which are in line with ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001.
The implementation of our Management System has helped to develop the company and achieve purposeful experience and expertise in carrying out the function of all the requirements required by Statutory Instruments and general professional standards expected at this level of the industry.
Our systems and procedures are evident in the day to day running of our sites and they ensure that all our sites are dealt with in a professional manner.
We aim to achieve our objectives by proficient communication and co-ordination; we maintain a constant review of the agreed programme and pre-empt issues; we respect our Clients budget and we insist on quality.
Scaffolding Policy
Midland Construction realises it’s responsibilities with regards to the management and control of scaffolding and is wholly committed to the provision of sufficient measures to protect employees, visitors, client representatives and all members of the public from risks associated with external access systems created by scaffolding.
It is the Company’s policy to comply with all current Legislation with respect to scaffolding and all relevant codes of practice.
It is both the Site Managers and Contracts Managers responsibility to oversee and supervise the erection, maintenance and dismantling of all scaffolded structures and also to ensure that every scaffolding activity is completed by competent persons.
The Company will ensure that resources are available to implement this policy.
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Substance Abuse Policy
Midland Construction recognises it’s responsibilities with regard to instigating good standards of safety, health and welfare at work.
The Law imposes obligations on the Company and it’s employees to ensure a safe system of working. It is imperative that everyone takes reasonable care of their own safety and welfare and for that of any other person who may be affected by their acts and / or omissions whilst at work. Moreover, it is the duty of every employee to co-operate with the company in this regard.
The possession, use and supply of drugs or alcohol by any employee is strictly prohibited unless a registered medical practitioner prescribes the drugs. Possession or consumption of drugs or alcohol whilst engaged at work constitutes gross misconduct that may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Where the Company suspects that you have consumed drugs or alcohol the Company reserves the right to request that you attend the Company’s medical practitioner for an examination, the results of which will be sent directly to the Company and copied to the individual. You will be asked to leave the workplace for safety health and welfare reasons pending receipt of the results of the aforementioned examination.
Where the company suspects that you are in possession of / consuming drugs or alcohol an investigation will take place and depending on the outcome of that investigation you may be subject to disciplinary procedures.
Training Policy
It is the policy of Midland Construction to ensure that all staff have the requisite skills and qualifications to carry out their roles and functions.
Managers are actively encouraged to improve and update their skills by attending appropriate courses and seminars. The benefit obtained from this continual professional development contributes significantly to the efficient management of our projects.
Technical Staff are recruited from Universities and Institutes of Technology. They are encouraged to engage in a professional development programme so that they can extend, improve and build on their knowledge base.
It is a core Company policy that we identify and cultivate supervisors and managers at an early stage and that the Company plays a leading role in the their development.