Health & Safety Policy

1. Policy Statement
London Art Construction and Design Limited (LACD) is fully committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all employees, subcontractors, consultants, clients, visitors, and others who may be affected by our operations.
We comply with all applicable UK legislation including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)

We aim to achieve continual improvement through the integration of safety into all business operations.

2. Scope of Application
This policy applies to:

• All employees (full-time, part-time, temporary)

• Subcontractors and suppliers

• Consultants

• Self-employed persons engaged by LACD

• Clients, visitors, and any persons affected by our activities

All parties have a duty to comply with the standards set within this policy.

3. Senior Management Responsibilities
Senior Management, led by the Managing Director, holds overall accountability for:

• Meeting all legal obligations under UK health and safety law.

• Providing adequate resources for effective health and safety management.

• Setting, monitoring, and reviewing health and safety objectives.

• Ensuring clear communication and responsibilities throughout the organisation.

• Conducting audits, inspections, and risk assessments regularly.

• Implementing corrective and preventive actions promptly.

4. Employee and Personnel Obligations
All employees and associated personnel must:

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.

• Co-operate fully with LACD on health and safety matters.

• Follow safe working procedures and use PPE appropriately.

• Report hazards, incidents, and unsafe practices immediately.

Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action.

5. Employee Participation and Consultation
LACD encourages full workforce participation by:

• Consulting employees regularly on health and safety matters.

• Involving workforce representatives in decision-making.

• Encouraging reporting of hazards and safety improvement ideas.

Mechanisms include toolbox talks, safety briefings, and site meetings.

6. Implementation Principles
Health and safety are embedded in all operations by:

• Prioritising risk prevention and hazard elimination.

• Applying the principles of prevention from UK regulations.

• Driving continuous improvement through proactive management.

7. Precautionary Measures
Precautionary systems include:

• Site-specific risk assessments and method statements.

• Control of hazardous substances.

• Permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.

• Emergency procedures and drills.

• Early hazard identification during project planning.

8. Training, Information, and Instruction
LACD ensures:

• All staff receive induction training before work begins.

• Regular job-specific training is provided (e.g., Manual Handling, SMSTS).

• Annual refresher training is carried out.

• Full records of training and qualifications are maintained.

9. Planning and Control
We achieve safe operations through:

• Setting clear, measurable health and safety objectives.

• Risk assessment and safe system of work development.

• Regular audits, site inspections, and performance reviews.

• Early risk identification and control planning.

10. Health, Safety, and Welfare Measures
We support employee wellbeing by:

• Providing compliant welfare facilities.

• Implementing ergonomic workplace practices.

• Offering mental health support programs.

• Managing workplace stress and encouraging a healthy work-life balance.