Welcome back to one
of our original features,
Value Added that has
taken a backseat from
the last two issues of
Chemistry Connected.
Value Added is our
feature dedicated to
taking you through the
doors of our health
and safety team at
Airedale Chemical.
Safety onsite is of huge importance
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surrounding community so in this issue
of Value Added we took the opportunity
to sit down with our Environmental
Health and Safety Manager, Andrew
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advice for business owners on staying
safe and legal at work
1. Have a trained leader:
The ultimate responsibility for safety procedures
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delegating the role to a dedicated health and
safety manager and ensuring their training and
knowledge is kept up to date means work place
safety will always be someone’s priority.
2. Make it a companywide
responsibility:
Ensure employees are aware of their
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proof guides and present to all employees. Carry
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understand why the processes are in place, not
just how to adhere to them.
3. Prepare a response plan:
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all times.
4. Check regulations:
Find out which regulations you should be
abiding by according to your industry, location
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regularly refreshed to meet deadlines for industry
standards.
5. Go above and beyond:
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and sustain best practice. Together, common
problems and industry trends can be discussed
and solutions sought.
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