It is important to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all our people and others who may be affected by our undertakings. As a minimum standard, this will be achieved by compliance with European Union directives and regulations set by government agencies.
The Managing Director is ultimately responsible for adherence to Health and Safety legislation. The Health and Safety Representative is responsible for advising management of current regulations, for defining procedures, identifying risks and ensuring compliance with all health and safety measures. The most senior member of staff at each of our offices or premises is responsible for ensuring that it provides a safe working environment. Every employee must take responsibility for working safely and for complying with health and safety guidelines issued by Guardforce Security Services Ltd.
Failure to comply with guidelines for safe working practices jeopardises safety and can, therefore, result in disciplinary action.
Guardforce recognizes that it has a mutual responsibility with the customer to minimize risks, in particular to our employees, on customers’ premises. We will liaise closely with the customer to identify risk and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Information on any preventative or protective measures to be implemented will be provided to staff in the Assignment Instructions for the site and training will be provided by local management. Regular assessments will be carried out to ensure that information remains up to date and relevant.
Health and safety training will be provided to all new employees as part of their Induction to Guardforce. Additional training will be provided where new or increased risks are identified.
Although our goal will always remain the elimination of risk, Personal Protective Equipment will be provided where necessary. Where equipment is provided, failure to use it may result in disciplinary action.
All accidents or dangerous occurrences must be reported through the appropriate channels. Where practical and appropriate, staff will be consulted regarding the implementation of measures to ensure a safe working environment. However, anyone may, and, indeed, should, highlight potential hazards or make recommendations to improve safety. This may be done through normal communication routes.
We will always endeavour to provide adequate measures, training, information and supervision to minimize risk, however, we rely on the support and full co-operation of all our employees in our efforts to provide a safe working environment.
Guardforce Security Services Ltd, visits each and every site prior to commencing to ensure that adequate welfare facilities are in place for all our staff and these facilities are made available by our customers. Due to the very nature of the role of Security Officer we do not have any reason to handle or control any substances which are hazardous to Health & Safety(COSHH). However, if we come across such potential hazards we will report them to the customer immediately and do not enter the area until it is rectified.
WHAT CSR MEANS
The Company is committed to carrying out its business and affairs in a socially responsible, sustainable and meaningful way, taking into account ethics, the environment and needs of society at large.
The Company regards CSR as:
- A strategic means to make a positive contribution to its business success
- Conducting its business in a socially responsible and ethical manner
- Protecting the environment and the safety of people
- Part of its plan to continue to build trust in the Company from customers, employees and from the communities in which it operates
- Supporting Human Rights, operating an equal opportunity policy and respecting diversity Part of its plan to generate teamwork among employees and pride and commitment to the Company
POLICY OBJECTIVE
This document sets out the direction and boundaries of the Company’s CRS policy which applies to all activities undertaken by or on behalf of the Company.
The Company will ensure that all matters of CRS are supported in our operations and administrative matters and are consistent with the Company’s and stakeholder’s best interest. The Company is committed to being recognized as an organization considerate of CRS and recognizes that in doing so will add value to all aspects of the organization.
The Company Managing Director will have ultimate responsibility for ensuring the pervasiveness of CRS throughout Guardforce Security Limited and the Company management team will act as role models by incorporating CRS considerations into their decision making processes in all business activities. The Company management team will ensure the appropriate structures are in place to enable effective monitoring, auditing and development of CRS initiatives.
BUSINESS ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY
The Company is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance in all aspects of its daily operations to provide excellence and confidence in its business activities for all stakeholders.
Health and safety and environmental policies are in place and are communicated to all staff via staff hand books and various other methods.
STAKEHOLDER ACTIVITY
The Company will ensure that all stakeholders are treated with respect, openly and with honesty.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
The Company will ensure that all employees are treated fairly and with dignity, with consideration for their goals and aspirations and that diversity in the workplace is embraced by all employees.
The company will adopt fair labour practices both in the spirit and the letter of the national and local laws.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunities in all aspect of its business and will not tolerate workplace conduct that is contrary to this requirement including discrimination, intimidation or harassment.
HUMAN RIGHTS
The Company will not tolerate, engage or be complicit in any activity that solicits or encourages human rights abuses.
The Company will work with the government and other authorized agencies to support activities focusing on the improvement of human rights within its sphere of influence.
The Company will strive to build trust and demonstrate respect for diverse cultures, customs and the values of individuals and groups.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Where possible the Company will invest in the local community and support activities that result in a mutual benefit.
The Company will actively participate in the local business community by developing and sustaining membership of appropriate associations.