Policies

As a modern and expanding company, Brinel Landscapes complies with all Policies which are required in today's working environment.

Health & Safety

General Statement of Policy

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

It is the policy of Brinel Landscapes to comply with the terms of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and subsequent legislation, and to provide and maintain a healthy and safe working environment. Brinel Landscapes health and safety objective is to minimize the number of instances of occupational accidents and illnesses and ultimately to achieve an accident-free workplace.

All employees will be provided with such equipment, information, training and supervision as is necessary to implement the policy and achieve the stated objective.

Brinel Landscapes recognize and accept their duty to protect the health and safety of all visitors to the company, including contractors and temporary workers, as well as any members of the public who might be affected by our operations.

While the management of Brinel Landscapes will do all that is within its powers to ensure the health and safety of its employees, it is recognized that health and safety at work is the responsibility of each and every individual associated with the company. It is the duty of each employee to take reasonable care of their own and other people's welfare and to report any situation which may pose a threat to the well being of any other person.

The management of Brinel Landscapes will provide every employee with the training necessary to carry out their tasks safely. However if an employee is unsure how to perform a certain task or feels it would be dangerous to perform a specific job then it is the employee's duty to report this to their superior. An effective health and safety programme requires continuous communication between workers at all levels. It is therefore every worker's responsibility to report immediately any situation, which could jeopardize the well being of themselves or any other person.

All injuries, however small, sustained by a person at work must be reported to the Director of Safety or a Regional Manager. Accident records are crucial to the effective monitoring and revision of the policy and must therefore be accurate and comprehensive.

Brinel Landscapes health and safety policy will be continually monitored and updated, particularly when changes in the scale and nature of our operations occur.

COSHH

General Statement of Policy

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

It is the policy of Brinel Landscapes to comply with the terms of the "COSHH" regulations to the requirements set out by the HSE.

All staff are trained in the use of applying and using pesticides and herbicides, and full personal protective equipment (PPE) / clothing to the required standards is provided. Prevention of exposure to hazardous substances being the main aim.

All cuts, broken skin are to be covered at all times using a waterproof dressing and thorough washing after use.

All chemicals (if any are used) are mixed and applied accordingly (as set out in the manufacturers instructions).

Any staff of ours who arn't fully trained in this field and isn't aware of the full 'COSHH' guidelines, will not be undertaking and "weedkilling" or any other form of "applying chemicals" on site.

Environmental Policy

Environmental policy

The objectives of our Environmental Policy are to:-

Conform to, or exceed, the requirements of all relevant legislation;

Establish standards which will promote the use of environmentally friendly processes and materials;

Promote recycling and the use of recycled materials, whilst reducing the consumption of all materials wherever possible;

Design energy efficiency into services and facilities and manage energy in all areas of the business;

Continually strive to reduce the level of harmful emissions and minimise waste at all times;

Ensure that waste disposal practices conform to, or exceed, the requirements of all relevant legislation;

Place more of our business with suppliers who minimise the impact of their activities on the environment;

Promote environmental awareness and responsibilities with all employees and include those issues in training programmes throughout the company;

Aim to use recycled paper containing at least 75% genuine post consumer waste (including agri-pulp);

To produce habitat piles in conservation areas to attract a diverse variety of insects, invertebrates and small mammals whilst also providing fodder for birds;

Working with nature in conservation areas rather than against it and allowing the spontaneous growth to remain so that economic and environmental benefits can be complimentary.

Equal Opportunities Policy

It is Brinel Landscapes Policy as am employer to comply with the following codes of practice regarding 'Equal Opportunities'

The Disabled persons Employment Act 1944
The Sex Discrimination Act 1975
The Equal Discriminations Act 1975
The Race Relations Act 1976
The Commission of Racial Act 1976
The Commission of Racial Equality's code of Practice for Employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination of any kind and aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee or trainee is treated unfairly because of their sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic origin or is put at a disadvantage because of rules that are not essential to do the job. We will agree this equal opportunity policy with the employee representatives where required. We will tell our employees about it, and also inform job applicants. We will take disciplinary action were there is evidence of racial or sexual discrimination, abuse or harassment. We will give our managers and foremen written guidance and training on how to operate the policy.

Each year we will review this policy as with all our other policies.

Quality Assurance

Brinel landscapes is totally committed to complete customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

As a team, we are dedicated to doing things right the first time, conforming to all known requirements, and providing an on time fast and reliable service to all our clients.

Clients can rest assured that all our work is carried out to the highest of standards and we aim to have all our projects completed by the required time set by our clients.

Privacy Policy

It is the policy of Brinel Landscapes to comply with the terms of the Data Protection Act 1998, and respect the privacy of our clients. Under no circumstances do we pass on any of your details, all our client details are kept securely on file.

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