1.       Dambach UK Ltd believes that one of its most important functions is the prevention of accidents and ill health.  We do not wish any of our employees or any other person to suffer as the result of activities or work processes.  To this end, we intend to comply rigorously with all health and safety legislation, Codes of Practice and best guidance and work methods available.

2.       The health and safety policy and manuals we have prepared indicate the ways in which Dambach UK Ltd intends to meet with legal requirements.

3.       Legislation requires that, as an employer, we prepare a statement of general policy with respect to the health and safety of our employees, together with details of the organisation and arrangements that we have set up to carry out that policy.

4.       Therefore, we provide, so far as is reasonably practicable:

a.             a safe system of work

b.             safe plant and equipment

c.             safe means of handling, transporting articles, substances and people

d.             adequate training, instruction, information and supervision

e.             a safe place of work with safe access and egress

f.              a safe and healthy environment

g.             adequate welfare facilities

5.       We also ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that the way we carry out our work does not affect the health and safety of persons who are not our employees, for example, visitors and contractors.

6.       It is also recognised that where we produce articles and substances for use at work, or we erect or install any plant or equipment, we have a duty to ensure the health and safety of those who use them and make available all the required information for their health and safety.

7.       We remind you, our employees, of your duty to look after your own health and safety and ensure that you do not endanger others and that you must co-operate with us, as your employer, in meeting our legal obligations.

8.       We request that all subcontractors employed directly by Dambach UK Ltd work to their own company health and safety procedures and also comply with the health and safety policy and procedures of Dambach UK Ltd.

9.       Dambach operate an open system of consultation on health and safety matters with its workforce.  Informal meetings are arranged by the safety coordinator to consult with employees in compliance with Health and Safety (consultation with employees) Regulations.