Health and safety commitments
Safety commitment
The safety of our staff, customers and the public is always our highest priority. Our ability to consistently deliver safe solutions on site is the result of a dedicated business process. This begins with a commitment to continuous safety behaviour training and culminates in the installation of the most appropriate products for your work at height requirement.
Harsco Infrastructure’s safety record sets the standard for the industry, a record that includes reducing our accident frequency rate every year for the last 5 years. We have also been awarded the Gold Standard from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) in recognition of more than 75% of our workforce achieving registration under the scheme.
The safety of our staff, customers and the public is always our highest priority. Our ability to consistently deliver safe solutions on site is the result of a dedicated business process. This begins with a commitment to continuous safety behaviour training and culminates in the installation of the most appropriate products for your work at height requirement.
Harsco Infrastructure’s safety record sets the standard for the industry, a record that includes reducing our accident frequency rate every year for the last 5 years. We have also been awarded the Gold Standard from the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) in recognition of more than 75% of our workforce achieving registration under the scheme.
We are committed to three guiding safety principles:
- To creating a safe working environment for all our employees and our customers
- To complying with local regulations wherever we are working
- To empowering everyone in the organisation to achieve the highest level of safety
performance
Control processes
The rigorous implementation of safe working practice is paramount for both our
staff and our customers. Our health and safety control processes have been carefully
developed to provide a framework within which a positive prevention policy can
thrive. Our safety behaviour programme is designed to empower management to secure
co-operation throughout the organisation, ensure effective communication and set
unambiguous levels of competence.
The Harsco Infrastructure Health and Safety policy is issued to all employees
worldwide and is updated annually.
To view our Health and Safety policy statement, please click here.
Should you wish to view our Health and Safety policy in full, please contact us.
Should you wish to view our Health and Safety policy in full, please contact us.
Risk management
Risk management is central to our entire operation. Every stage of our work on site is based on a thorough, systematic, practical risk assessment. Using our wide ranging experience, we constantly review and adjust our assessment procedures with the aim of providing a zero risk operation for all on site personnel.
Safety training
Safety competence training is our highest priority. At Harsco Infrastructure we have the most comprehensive programme of safety training for staff and operatives within the industry. Our aim is to ensure that safety is a constant at the centre of our business. We achieve this through a continuous, structured training programme for all employees. This ranges from safety awareness training for operatives, supervisors and management staff, on site toolbox talks, safety workshops and product training to advanced safety management and leadership courses.
Safety competence training is our highest priority. At Harsco Infrastructure we have the most comprehensive programme of safety training for staff and operatives within the industry. Our aim is to ensure that safety is a constant at the centre of our business. We achieve this through a continuous, structured training programme for all employees. This ranges from safety awareness training for operatives, supervisors and management staff, on site toolbox talks, safety workshops and product training to advanced safety management and leadership courses.
Safety communication
We support our safety programmes with a wide range of communication materials. These start with our comprehensive Safety Manual for managers and supervisors which contains all the essential instructions and guidance on how to effectively maintain a strong health and safety programme. We back this up with product user guides and safety notes, a regular in-house magazine dedicated to safety and a range of award winning DVDs.
Harsco Infrastructure promote and encourage Health & Safety Awareness on site through the following information tools:
We support our safety programmes with a wide range of communication materials. These start with our comprehensive Safety Manual for managers and supervisors which contains all the essential instructions and guidance on how to effectively maintain a strong health and safety programme. We back this up with product user guides and safety notes, a regular in-house magazine dedicated to safety and a range of award winning DVDs.
Harsco Infrastructure promote and encourage Health & Safety Awareness on site through the following information tools:
- Group & project HS&E meetings
- Induction courses
- Toolbox talks
- Monthly newsletters
- Local, regional and divisional safety committees
- Safety Aaert & alarm notices
- On site training
- Safety poster campaigns
- Critical topic promotions
- Safety performance review and recognition
Step changes in safety
Harsco Infrastructure firmly believes that by working together with client teams on site and introducing initiatives based on the lessons learned. The safety climate on site can be altered which, in turn, will lead to improvements in health and safety performance.
At several locations Harsco Infrastructure has had success in this area of changing safety behaviour amongst its employees by developing a climate where trust and the team approach are paramount. Employees are encouraged to put the site before the company and work together as a team, regardless of employer, to deliver a safer working environment.
Openness and honesty are encouraged; everyone is entitled to their input into both the planning and proposed execution of the job. Mutual respect is the order of the day, strengths and weaknesses are openly discussed and supported and if any team member has a concern he can stop the job until it has been addressed, without fear of reprisal.
Harsco Infrastructure firmly believes that by working together with client teams on site and introducing initiatives based on the lessons learned. The safety climate on site can be altered which, in turn, will lead to improvements in health and safety performance.
At several locations Harsco Infrastructure has had success in this area of changing safety behaviour amongst its employees by developing a climate where trust and the team approach are paramount. Employees are encouraged to put the site before the company and work together as a team, regardless of employer, to deliver a safer working environment.
Openness and honesty are encouraged; everyone is entitled to their input into both the planning and proposed execution of the job. Mutual respect is the order of the day, strengths and weaknesses are openly discussed and supported and if any team member has a concern he can stop the job until it has been addressed, without fear of reprisal.
Safety awards
Harsco Infrastructure have received many awards for safety and have been awarded the British Safety Council Award for 9 consecutive years.
Harsco Infrastructure have received many awards for safety and have been awarded the British Safety Council Award for 9 consecutive years.
Further information
If you would like help with any aspect of safety management on your site, or you would like further safety information about any of our products, please contact your local branch, or complete the enquiry form on this website. Harsco Infrastructure publishes a newsletter dedicated to safety called Safety Spotlight. If you would like to receive regular copies of the newsletter, please contact us.
If you would like help with any aspect of safety management on your site, or you would like further safety information about any of our products, please contact your local branch, or complete the enquiry form on this website. Harsco Infrastructure publishes a newsletter dedicated to safety called Safety Spotlight. If you would like to receive regular copies of the newsletter, please contact us.
