Health, Safety and the Environment

Health, Safety, and the Environment

Our statement of Health, Safety and Environment Policy is:

To provide adequate control of the health and safety risks arising from our work activities;
To consult with our employees and contractors on matters affecting their health and safety;
To provide and maintain safe equipment
To ensure safe handling and use of electronic equipment
To provide information instruction and supervision for employees and contractors;
To ensure all employees and contractors are competent to do their tasks, and to give them adequate training;
To prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health
To maintain safe and healthy working conditions; and
To review and revise this policy as necessary at regular intervals.

Health and Safety Assessment

Health and Safety Officer: Christina Williams (BA Science, MA HRM)
Health Safety Assessor: John Henry Looney (Director)

The main risks to health and safety amongst employees and contractors are work related stress and ergonomic adjustments to maintain healthy bodies and minds since the majority of time is spent around desks, chairs for meetings and in cars travelling to clients.

We have consulted best practice and expertise in these areas to make sure that SDL employees and contractors take adequate breaks, encourage the use of fitness apps, personal trainers, fitness classes, mindfulness and breathing exercises, healthy eating and social interaction and communication in person or via Slack (business communications channel). We have high specification ergonomically specialised chairs, desks, monitors, pads and car seats that are adjusted for each person and continually look out for introducing new technologies and practices.

We have a very supportive conduct and workaround for personal or health related issues. Back and neck aids are used regularly to maintain health. A personal induction programme for each new employee and contractor.

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SDL has had no major work related history of health and safety issues in the last three years. We are investing time and effort in maintaining this record.