Swiss Build
Unit Seven, Stafford Place
Moulton Park Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN3 6NN
Policy Date: 28 February 2026
Review Date: February 2027
1. Health & Safety Policy Statement
Swiss Build is committed to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of:
Our employees
Subcontractors
Clients
Visitors
Members of the public affected by our works
We recognise our duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all relevant UK health and safety legislation.
Swiss Build will:
Provide safe systems of work
Maintain safe plant and equipment
Provide appropriate training, instruction and supervision
Assess and control workplace risks
Consult with employees on health and safety matters
Ensure safe handling and storage of materials
Prevent accidents and work-related ill health
Continuously review and improve our health and safety performance
Health and safety is a shared responsibility. All employees and subcontractors must cooperate and take reasonable care of themselves and others.
Signed:
Neil Cassidy
Swiss Build
Date: 28 February 2026
2. Organisation & Responsibilities
2.1 Overall Responsibility
Neil Cassidy has overall responsibility for health and safety within Swiss Build.
Responsibilities include:
Ensuring this policy is implemented
Providing adequate resources for health and safety
Ensuring risk assessments and method statements are completed
Monitoring compliance
Reviewing this policy annually
2.2 Site Supervisors / Managers
Site supervisors are responsible for:
Implementing safe working practices on site
Ensuring workers follow risk assessments and method statements
Conducting site inductions
Monitoring use of PPE
Reporting accidents and near misses
Stopping unsafe work immediately
2.3 Employees & Subcontractors
All workers must:
Take reasonable care for their own health and safety
Follow company safety procedures
Use PPE provided
Report hazards, defects and incidents
Not interfere with safety equipment
Failure to comply with safety procedures may result in removal from site.
3. Arrangements
3.1 Risk Assessments
Swiss Build will carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments for:
All construction activities
Site-specific hazards
Use of machinery and tools
Working at height
Manual handling
Electrical works
Excavations and structural work
Control measures will be implemented and communicated before work begins.
3.2 Method Statements (RAMS)
Where required, detailed Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) will be prepared and briefed to all relevant personnel prior to commencement of works.
3.3 Training & Competence
Swiss Build will ensure:
Workers are competent for their tasks
Appropriate CSCS cards are held where required
Training is provided for plant, equipment and high-risk activities
Toolbox talks are conducted regularly
Subcontractors must provide evidence of competence.
3.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Appropriate PPE will be provided where risks cannot be controlled by other means.
Typical PPE may include:
Hard hats
High-visibility clothing
Safety boots
Gloves
Eye protection
Hearing protection
PPE must be worn as required on site.
3.5 Accident Reporting
All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported immediately.
Swiss Build will:
Record all accidents
Investigate serious incidents
Report RIDDOR-reportable incidents to the HSE where legally required
3.6 First Aid
Adequate first aid arrangements will be provided on all sites, including:
First aid kits
Appointed first aiders where required
Emergency contact procedures
3.7 Fire Safety
Swiss Build will:
Conduct fire risk assessments where required
Ensure safe storage of flammable materials
Provide suitable fire extinguishers
Maintain clear access and escape routes
Brief workers on emergency procedures
3.8 Working at Height
Where work at height cannot be avoided:
Proper access equipment will be used
Scaffolding will be erected by competent persons
Ladders will be used appropriately
Edge protection will be installed where necessary
All work at height will comply with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
3.9 Manual Handling
Where possible, manual handling will be avoided.
Where unavoidable:
Loads will be assessed
Mechanical aids will be used
Workers will receive appropriate training
3.10 Contractors & Visitors
All subcontractors must:
Provide evidence of insurance
Provide RAMS where required
Comply with site rules
Visitors must:
Sign in
Follow site safety instructions
Wear appropriate PPE
3.11 Monitoring & Review
Swiss Build will:
Conduct regular site inspections
Review risk assessments
Investigate incidents
Review this policy annually or following significant change
Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if:
There are changes in legislation
There are significant changes to operations
Following a serious incident