Health and Safety Policy

Effective Date: 07/04/2025 | Last Updated: 07/04/2025

Ryallstone Ltd is fully committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all employees, subcontractors, clients, visitors and members of the public who may be affected by our construction work. We take our responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and other relevant legislation, seriously and aim to provide a safe and healthy working environment across all our sites and projects.

Our management team is responsible for implementing safe systems of work, conducting risk assessments, providing appropriate training, and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed. We regularly monitor safety performance and review our policy to keep it current and effective.

All employees and subcontractors are expected to take reasonable care of their own health and safety, follow all safety instructions, use PPE correctly, and report any hazards, near misses or incidents without delay. Cooperation with safety procedures is a condition of employment or engagement with Ryallstone Ltd.

We carry out detailed risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for all significant tasks. These are reviewed regularly and amended if circumstances change. Risk control measures are clearly communicated to all relevant staff.

We provide training appropriate to each employee’s role, including induction training, toolbox talks, and refresher courses where necessary. Site managers and supervisors are responsible for enforcing safety procedures and ensuring best practice on all projects.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied and must be worn at all times where required. This may include hard hats, hi-vis clothing, safety boots, gloves, hearing protection, and respiratory equipment. PPE is maintained in good condition and replaced when necessary.

All construction sites are kept tidy and well-managed, with clear access routes, safety signage, and protective barriers where appropriate. We ensure welfare facilities are provided in accordance with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, including toilets, washing facilities, and rest areas.

Tools, plant and equipment are regularly inspected, maintained, and used only by trained and authorised personnel. Any defective equipment is taken out of use immediately and repaired or replaced.

All accidents, injuries, and near-misses must be reported and recorded. Where legally required, we notify the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013). We investigate all incidents to identify causes and implement preventative measures.

Subcontractors and site visitors are expected to follow our health and safety procedures and may be refused access to site if they do not comply. All subcontractors must provide evidence of their own safety credentials and insurance before commencing work.

This policy is reviewed annually and updated as necessary to ensure continued compliance with legal requirements and best industry practices. A copy is available to all employees, contractors and clients on request.