Health and Safety Policy Statement

Old House Holdings consists of the following operating companies:

 A W Rail and Civil Engineering Plc

Ashford Construction Plc

Concept Development Solutions Limited

Code Construction Demolition Plc

 This statement recognises our obligation under Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974.

 Statement of Intent

 Old House Holdings is fully committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety for its employees and stakeholders.  The Group further recognises that the effective control of Health and Safety is an integral and essential element of successful management and that vigilance, teamwork, co-operation and the involvement of employees at all levels are vital in maintaining standards and achieving continuous Health and Safety improvements.

 Key Responsibilities

·       The Group Board recognises its responsibilities for Health and Safety matters and requires operating company Directors and Managers to be responsible for safety performance within their areas.

·       All employees and subcontractors are reminded that they have a legal duty to take reasonable care of their own Health and Safety and that of others affected by their work activities.

 Objectives

·       To identify and minimise the risk of injury and health hazards to all persons who are affected by the Group’s activities.

·       To reduce by all practical means the number of accidents and dangerous incidents at the workplace.

·       To ensure that the legal obligations of the Group and its employees are fully observed.

Policy

In order to achieve these objectives, the Group will:

·       Regularly review and update the Group Health and Safety Policy and where appropriate ensure the document is prominently displayed on sites and workplaces.

·       Provide, develop and maintain a Safety Management System as a framework and guide for safe working practices and procedures.

·       Issue a copy of the Group Health and Safety Policy and Safety Management System to all appropriate staff and require it to be properly maintained and readily accessible.

·       Ensure all staff are aware of their safety responsibilities and comply with the group safety organisation and procedural arrangements detailed in the Safety Management System.

·       Provide safety advice to assist Managers and all employees to undertake their work in a safe and responsible manner.

·       Provide adequate Health and Safety training for employees at all levels.

·       Provide staff with the necessary authority to implement the Group Safety Policy throughout their operations.

·       Encourage liaison with the Health and Safety Executive and all other appropriate authorities and organisations concerning Health and Safety.

The Group Personnel Manager is responsible for the implementation of this Policy and in turn each operating company will formally appoint a Safety Executive to be responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of the Safety Management System.

                   Signed …………P G Goodwin………                     

                    Group Chief Executive