Health & Safety Policy

1. Our Commitment

Mainteniq is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for our employees, customers, and the public. We believe that all workplace accidents and occupational ill health are preventable.

2. Legal Compliance

2.1 Key Regulations

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 — Primary legislation
• Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 — Gas work compliance
• F-Gas Regulations — Refrigerant handling and certification
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 — Construction site safety
• COSHH Regulations — Chemical and substance safety
• Working at Height Regulations — Elevated work safety
• Electricity at Work Regulations — Electrical safety

2.2 Certifications and Registrations

• Gas Safe Register — All gas regulated work subcontracted to Gas Safe registered engineers
• F-Gas Category I certification for refrigerant work
• PASMA tower scaffold training
• First Aid at Work certification
• CSCS cards for construction sites

3. Risk Assessment Procedures

3.1 Pre-Work Risk Assessment

Before commencing any work, our engineers conduct comprehensive risk assessments covering:

• Site-specific hazards and environmental conditions
• Equipment and tool safety requirements
• Access and egress routes
• Emergency procedures and escape routes
• Personal protective equipment requirements
• Interaction with other trades and occupants

4. Safety Procedures by Service Type

4.1 Gas Work Safety

• Gas leak detection before and after work
• Proper ventilation and gas monitoring
• Lock-off/tag-out procedures for gas supplies
• Tightness testing and safety checks
• Emergency shutdown procedures

4.2 Electrical Work Safety

• Isolation and proving dead procedures
• Appropriate test equipment and PPE
• Lockout/tagout procedures
• Installation testing and certification

4.3 Working at Height

• Hierarchy of controls (eliminate, reduce, protect)
• Ladder and scaffold safety inspections
• Fall protection equipment
• Weather condition assessments

4.4 Refrigerant Handling

• F-Gas certified engineer requirements
• Proper recovery and recycling procedures
• Leak detection and repair protocols
• Environmental protection measures

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety footwear with steel toe caps and puncture resistance
• High-visibility clothing for road work and construction sites
• Hard hats for overhead work and construction sites
• Safety glasses and face protection
• Cut-resistant gloves for appropriate tasks
• Respiratory protection for dusty environments

6. Emergency Procedures

6.1 Gas Emergencies

• Immediate area evacuation
• Gas supply isolation
• National Gas Emergency Service: 0800 111 999
• No ignition sources or electrical switches
• Ventilation of affected areas

6.2 Electrical Emergencies

• Immediate disconnection of supply (if safe to do so)
• Emergency services: 999
• First aid for electrical shock victims

7. Contact Information