C.O.S.H.H. L.O.L.E.R. P.U.W.E.R. P.P.E. R.I.D.D.O.R.

C.O.S.H.H.

CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH REGULATIONS 2002

1. Policy

It is this business' policy not to store or use any type of chemicals or poisons at all in any neither of our operations nor at any site - private, corporate or public.

It is also our policy to use as much naturally based bio-degradable materials, oils, fuels etc. as possible. These have less impact on the natural and man-made environments and reduce any possible health risks. Our use of Bio-Fuels reduces our contribution towards Global Warming, natural oil fuel being Carbon Neutral.

The only potentially hazardous materials that we may use are shown below in A - C. Section D reviews possible side effects from works and potentially dangerous hazards found on sites.

A. Potentially Dangerous Substances in Storage

Petrol 2 Stroke Petrol Mix Diesel Fuel

Chainsaw Oils 2 Stroke Oils Battery (acids)

Remedial Actions in Case of Spillage

1. All oils and fuels are kept in recommended containers for the types.

2. Spillsafes for inflammables and polluting materials.

3. Absorbant materials nearby to check and make safe any spillages.

4. Fire extinguishers next to materials storage areas.

5. Washing/Cleaning facilities by storage area.

6. first Aid kits by storage areas.

7. Hazard signs on all storage facilities

8. Only trained people to have access to storage facilities.

B. Potentially Dangerous Substances Carried in Vehicles

Petrol 2 Stroke Petrol Mix Diesel Fuel

Chainsaw Oils 2 Stroke Oils Battery (acids)

Remedial Actions

1. All oils and fuels are kept in recommended containers for the types.

2. Spillsafes for inflammables and polluting materials.

3. Absorbant materials on board to check and make safe any spillages.

4. Fire extinguishers on board trucks.

5. Washing/Cleaning facilities on board.

6. First Aid kits by on board.

7. Hazard signs on side of trucks.

8. Only trained people to have access to vehicles.

C. Potentially Dangerous Substances Used on Site

Petrol 2 Stroke Petrol Mix Diesel Fuel

Chainsaw Oils 2 Stroke Oils Battery (acids)

1. All oils and fuels are kept in recommended containers for the types.

3. Absorbant materials on board to check and make safe any spillages.

4. Fire extinguishers on board trucks.

5. Washing/Cleaning facilities on board.

6. First Aid Kits carried on board vehicles.

D. Potentially Dangerous Substances Possibly Encountered on Site

Chainsaw Smoke Fire Smoke

Poisonous & Spiked Plants Discarded Chemicals, paints etc.

Remedial Actions

1. All work is outdoors therefore fumes are quickly dispersed.

2. All fuels and oils are of high quality and used correctly, reducing toxic traces.

3. Discarded chemicals, paints etc. are disposed of by the client at the clients cost. 4. Staff etc. are not allowed to work on site until the disposal is complete.

5. Hand wipe facilities on board vehicles.

6. 1st Aid kits on board vehicles and carried by each worker.

L.O.L.E.R.

Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

A. Policy

The LOLER regulations are comprehensive and are followed per regulation.

B. Equipment

1. All lowering and lifting equipment have a visual inspection every day before use.

2. The inspections are recorded at the end of every week.

3. Certificated inspection carried out every 6 months.

4. Certificated inspections are carried out by qualified personnel.

P.U.W.E.R.

Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

A. Policy

The PUWER Regulations are comprehensive and are followed per regulations. All kit is listed and maintained to an acceptable and safe standard.

B. Equipment

1. This is listed in out PUWER Weekly Inspections

2. Inspections are recorded and signed (see inspection sheets).

3. When a vehicle is faulty the equipment is withdrawn and marked U/S.

4. No machinery is used without management permission.

5. As a small business it is simple to deny access to U/S machinery and equipment.

6. Only J.R. and C.O. have access to equipment.

C. Vehicles

1. This is listed in out PUWER Weekly Inspections

2. Inspections are recorded and signed (see inspection sheets).

3. When a vehicle is faulty the equipment is withdrawn and marked U/S.

4. No machinery is used without management permission.

5. As a small business it is simple to deny access to U/S machinery and equipment.

6. Only J.R. and C.O. have access to vehicles.

P.P.E.

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

1. Policy

The P.P.E. regulations are comprehensive and are followed as per regulations. Correctly certificated equipment is used. When using self-employed labour they are also required to be up to regulation standard.

2. Equipment

P.P.E. equipment is inspected by the owners of the equipment and in cases of the self-employed they inspect their own equipment.

3. Culpability

Landcare Services advise all staff, self-employed, temporary or training that they are personally culpable for the state of their own equipment.

4. Levels of Equipment Use

Depending on the jobs and machinery used, the staff will use the clothing that is specific for those jobs. They will be expected to know and decide for themselves through adequate training which clothing matches which job and use the correct P.P.E.

N.R.S.W.A.

New Roads & Street Works Act 1991

The setting up and signage of works impinging upon the roadways or pedestrian areas.

This mainly applies to Main roads i.e. 'A' roads; 'B' roads; Dual Carriageways; Heavily Trafficked roads or Busy Pedestrian areas. However the interpretations given in the law allows for decisions to be made about how a road works' should be carried out and what status the 'works' should take. Once the type of 'works' has been decided upon the code gives the set way of setting up the signage.

The Act gives the requirements to carry out the 'works' safely to the 'workers' and the 'public'.

R.I.D.D.O.R.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

Health & Safety Book

Incidents

Any incidents occurring will be reported to the management. All works carried out are supervised by a member of the management. Thereafter the management will record the appropriate incidents and accidents in the RIDDOR Health & Safety book.

Notifiable Incidents

c) Injuries that result in incapacity from normal duties for more than 3 days must be reported to the local enforcing authority on form F2508.

d) Reports of fatal and major injury accidents and specified dangerous occurrences should be notified to the local enforcing authority by the quickest practicable means (usually telephone) and must be confirmed in writing on form F2508 within 14 days of the incident.

e) If an employee dies as a result of a reportable incident within one year of the incident, then the employer must inform the enforcing authority in writing as soon as it comes to his knowledge, whether or not the incident was previously reported.

f) The person responsible for reporting accidents, dangerous occurrences, and diseases to the enforcing authority will, in most cases be the employer. In other cases the responsibility to report will normally be with the person for the time being having control of the site (such as where the person injured is a member of the public).

g) The full list of dangerous occurrences appears in "A Guide to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995"(RIDDOR), and includes:

1 The collapse or overturn of any lifting machinery.

2 Incidents with overhead Electric lines which carry more than 200V.

3 Fires caused by electrical short circuits.

4 Collapse of scaffolding.

5 Collapse of building or structures.

6 Falling from heights

7 The escape of any substance in a quantity liable to damage the health of any person.

C.O.S.H.H. L.O.L.E.R. P.U.W.E.R. P.P.E. N.R.S.W.A. R.I.D.D.O.R.

as above have been all assessed by Landcare Services.

Signed

John Rhodes, Manager