Health and safety

It is the policy of Hays Plc. that all reasonably practicable steps will be taken to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of its employees and the protection of others not in its employ.

The Company recognises its statutory obligations to maintain standards of safety.

The Company also recognises its obligation to members of the public, contractors, and visitors.

Management and staff are required to co-operate with agreed practices and procedures for improved standards of protection for all persons using the company's premises.

Therefore, management will:

1. Provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all subsequent and relevant statutory requirements.
2. Carry out suitable risk assessments of all premises and tasks carried out within them (to include the risks from fire, noise, manual handling, dse etc).
3. Provide and maintain safe means of access and egress from all premises and locations.
4. Provide safety training, information, and instruction as required.
5. Provide all necessary safety devices, protective equipment and supervise their use.
6. Monitor safety procedures, and involve employees.

The Policy has the full support and total commitment of the Board of Directors, and it will be reviewed annually and, if necessary, revised in the light of legislative or organisational changes.

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