Health & Safety Policy

London Art Construction & Design Ltd (LACD) is fully committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of employees, subcontractors, consultants, clients, visitors and anyone affected by our operations. We comply with UK legislation including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, PPE at Work Regulations 1992 and COSHH 2002. We drive continual improvement by integrating safety into everything we do.

This policy applies to all LACD employees (full-time, part-time, temporary), subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, self-employed personnel engaged by LACD, clients, visitors and others who may be affected by our activities.

• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety law and CDM duties.
• Provide adequate resources for effective H&S management.
• Set, monitor and review H&S objectives and targets.
• Define roles, responsibilities and lines of communication.
• Undertake audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions promptly.

• Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others.
• Co-operate with LACD policies and procedures.
• Follow safe systems of work and use PPE correctly.
• Report hazards, incidents and near misses immediately.

• Regular consultation on H&S matters and changes affecting work.
• Worker involvement via toolbox talks, briefings and site meetings.
• Encouragement of hazard reporting and improvement suggestions.

• Eliminate hazards where possible and reduce risks at source.
• Apply the UK principles of prevention and proportional risk control.
• Embed continuous improvement through proactive management.

• RAMS (risk assessments and method statements) for all tasks.
• COSHH assessments and controls for hazardous substances.
• Permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.
• Emergency plans, drills and first-aid provision.
• Early hazard identification during design and planning stages.

• Induction training before work starts on any site.
• Job-specific training (e.g., Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, SMSTS/SSSTS).
• Annual refresher training where required.
• Comprehensive records of competence, certificates and briefings.

• Set measurable H&S objectives and KPIs.
• Carry out audits, inspections and management reviews.
• Develop safe systems of work and escalate controls using the hierarchy of risk control.
• Act early on identified risks and track actions to close.

• Provide compliant welfare facilities and safe workplaces.
• Apply ergonomic working practices and safe access/egress.
• Offer mental health support and signposting to assistance.
• Manage stress and promote healthy work–life balance.

We measure performance using KPIs such as accident frequency, near-miss reporting, closeout rates, training completion and audit outcomes. Internal and external audits are conducted regularly and findings are reviewed by senior management to drive improvement.

This policy is reviewed at least annually, or following significant legislative, operational or incident-related change. The Managing Director is responsible for ensuring it remains current, relevant and effective. Updates are communicated to employees, subcontractors and stakeholders.

London Art Construction & Design Ltd (LACD)
86–90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
Email: info@lacd.co.uk | Tel: 020 4538 2122

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