Statement of Intent by the Managing Director
Statement of Intent – 2025
The company will comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and with all its statutory provisions. At Carlisle Brass, we believe health and safety is everyone’s responsibility to cooperate in following safe procedures, to report problems and make suggestions for improvement.
Everyone in the company, or any outside contractors working on our site, are required by the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974:
- To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and any other persons who may be affected by their work.
- To cooperate with their Line Managers, Supervisors, or any other person to comply with any safety duty or requirement expected of them.
- Not to interfere with, intentionally or recklessly, or misuse anything provided in the interests of health, safety, and welfare.
It is the responsibility of the Senior Team and all Managers to make sure that safe methods and safe environmental conditions exist in their areas of responsibility. Managers shall make sure adequate precautions are taken to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of those in their team and that of others to make sure they are not put at risk.
The overall accountability for Health and Safety at Work is owned by me, as the Managing Director. I have nominated Anthony Coey as HSEQ Manager to be the person responsible for the day-to-day management, and as such, everyone is expected to assist her by keeping her informed of any reportable incidents, practices or occurrences that are a real or potential hazard to the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone.
This is our statement of intent for 2025 and will be reviewed annually along with the company Health and Safety Policy. Any changes to this statement or the Policy will be distributed to all colleagues and other interested parties if applicable.
Endorsed by
Angus Grant, Managing Director
Health and Safety Policy – 2025
CP15, Revision 11, Issued June 2025
We are the UK’s largest specialised developer of door and window furniture for residential and commercial properties. Since 1986 we have designed, sourced & distributed our own brands to architectural ironmongers, builders’ merchants, and new build developers.
Our Health and Safety Policy is to:
- Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health.
- Manage health and safety risks in our workplace.
- Provide clear instructions, information, and adequate training to ensure employees are competent to do their work.
- Provide personal protective equipment.
- Consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.
- Provide and maintain plant and equipment.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of substances.
- Implement emergency procedures, including evacuation in cases of fire or other significant incidents.
- Review and revise this policy annually.
Responsibilities for Health and Safety
It is the responsibility of the Senior Team and all Managers to make sure that safe methods and safe environmental conditions exist in their areas of responsibility. Managers shall make sure adequate precautions are taken to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of those in their team and others to ensure they are not put at risk.
The overall accountability for Health and Safety at Work is owned by the Managing Director, who has nominated Anthony Coey, HSEQ Manager, to be the person responsible for the day-to-day management. Everyone is expected to assist him by keeping him informed of any reportable incidents, practices, or occurrences that are a real or potential hazard to the health, safety, and wellbeing of everyone.
Arrangements for Health and Safety
Risk Assessment
- We will complete relevant risk assessments and take action.
- We will review risk assessments when working habits or conditions change.
Training
- We will give staff and subcontractors health and safety induction and provide appropriate training (including working at height, manual handling, and fire awareness).
- We will provide personal protective equipment.
Consultation
- We will consult staff routinely on health and safety matters as they arise and formally when we review health and safety.
Evacuation
- We will ensure escape routes are well signed and kept clear at all times.
- Evacuation plans are tested twice annually and updated if necessary.
Prepared by: Anthony Coey
Approved by: Angus Grant
Date: 28/03/2024
