We have given a brief summary of some of our most popular services below:-
- Health and Safety Management System
- Risk Assessments
- COSHH Assessments
- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
- Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations
- Environmental Monitoring
- Construction Services
- Management Of Asbestos In Premises
- Accident Investigation
- Employment Services
- Disability Discrimination Act
- Racking Inspections
- Display Screen Equipment
- Fire Precautions
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
If you employ 5 or more people then you must prepare a written health and safety policy. This is a legal requirement and failure to do this will leave you liable to prosecution. The Cope Management System, available on a two year contract, provides you with:
- Initial visit to undertake site safety inspection and collate information for policy
- Health and Safety Policy Statement. Preparation of Health and Safety Policy, including management framework
- Preparation of Employee Health and Safety Leaflets for all employees
- Scheduled inspections during the contract period when risk assessments will be carried out, preparation of safe systems of work, COSHH assessments, display screen equipment assessments, fire risk assessments, etc on a rolling programme
- Preparation of Policy Statements as required, e.g. Young Persons at Work, Use of Mobile Phones etc.
- Annual review and up dating of all documentation
- Free telephone help line
- Updates on all new legislation
- Quarterly newsletter
- Use of 'Cope' name as your nominated safety advisor
All of the above is available for a monthly fee.
RISK ASSESSMENTS
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, you have a legal duty to prepare written risk assessments. All our risk assessments are prepared in an easy to follow manner using photographs. Where applicable, we will provide practical guidance on remedial actions necessary to control the hazard.
COSHH ASSESSMENTS
If you use chemicals at work then you must prepare COSHH assessments. Our easy to follow single sheet A4 COSHH assessments, include product particulars and emergency actions to be taken.
DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY ADVISOR
If you transport dangerous goods then you have a legal duty to employ the services of a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES AND EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES REGULATIONS
Certain substances, because of their properties or the way in which they are used, have the potential to cause fires or explosive atmospheres. Cope advisors will carry out the necessary risk assessments, advise on specialist equipment to be used and undertake the classification of premises and substances.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
In order to protect the environment and the health of your employees you have a duty to undertake monitoring of dust, noise and vibration levels, use of solvents etc. Any extract equipment provided, (LEV) must be tested every 14 months to ensure it is operating correctly. Most types of monitoring and assessments will require specialist equipment and training.
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Cope provide a full range of construction services for clients and contractors alike including: Health and safety policies; Risk assessments; Method statements; Pre-tender health and safety plans; Construction phase health and safety plans; 'tool box' talks.
MANAGEMENT OF ASBESTOS IN PREMISES
If you own or are responsible for maintenance or repairs of commercial premises you must identify all asbestos containing materials and prepare a management plan to reduce the risk of asbestos. Cope asbestos surveyors hold British Institute of Occupational Health certificate P402, for surveying and sampling asbestos containing materials in buildings. Cope have full professional indemnity cover to undertake asbestos survey work and advise on all asbestos related issues.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
If you, or one of your employees, have an accident at a work, you may be required by law to report this to the Health and Safety Executive. We can carry out this work on your behalf, in a prompt and efficient manner, producing a detailed accident report suitable for insurance purposes etc.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
All employees are entitled by law to be given a contract and conditions of employment. All company handbook and contracts produced on your behalf are tailored to your company's operations. Signing up to our employment service also entitles you to free telephone advice and regular employment law updates.
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT
If you provide goods and services direct to the public you are now required to make reasonable adjustments to ensure you comply with the Disability Discrimination Act. Our trained Access Auditors will visit your premises and provide practical advice.
RACKING INSPECTIONS
The Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Code of Practice for the use of static pallet racking specifies that formal inspections of racking systems are carried out every 12 months. Our easy to follow inspection form will provide evidence that you are undertaking your duty to ensure the safety of both employees and customers visiting your premises.
DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT
Employers have a duty to assess work stations containing display screen equipment, (computers and PC's), in order to prevent ill effects such as upper limb pain and discomfort, eye strain and stress and fatigue. Cope will provide you with documentary evidence that risk assessments are being carried out and offer practical advice to ensure your work force do not suffer.
FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order requires employers to address a number of areas of fire safety in the workplace: fire fighting and detection equipment; emergency routes and exits; maintenance of equipment. Cope will carry out a full fire assessment of your workplace and advise accordingly.
