Health & Safety Policy

Policy statement

RP Alba Ltd is committed to protecting the health, safety and welfare of all persons who may be affected by its activities. The company recognises its responsibilities under UK health and safety legislation and seeks to operate in a safe and responsible manner.

This policy outlines RP Alba Ltd’s approach to managing health and safety in a manner proportionate to the size and nature of the business.

Legal framework

RP Alba Ltd recognises its duties under applicable UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and associated regulations.

Scope

This policy applies to all activities undertaken by RP Alba Ltd, including office-based work, home working, remote working and site-based activities carried out at client premises.

Responsibilities

As a small specialist consultancy, RP Alba Ltd operates with clear responsibility for health and safety management. The company is responsible for:

  • Providing safe systems of work

  • Identifying and managing health and safety risks

  • Ensuring that work is planned and undertaken safely

  • Reviewing health and safety arrangements as business activities change

Risk assessment and safe working

RP Alba Ltd adopts a risk-based approach to health and safety. This includes:

  • Identifying hazards associated with work activities

  • Implementing proportionate control measures

  • Using task-specific risk assessments where appropriate

  • Applying dynamic risk assessment during site visits

For site based work, RP Alba Ltd cooperates with client arrangements and complies with site rules and procedures, while retaining responsibility for its own safe working practices.

Training, competence and awareness

RP Alba Ltd ensures that work is undertaken only within areas of competence and that appropriate knowledge, skills and experience are maintained. Professional competence and awareness of health and safety considerations form part of ongoing professional development.

Incident reporting and investigation

Any accidents, incidents or near misses arising from RP Alba Ltd activities are recorded and reviewed as appropriate. Lessons learned are used to support continual improvement in health and safety arrangements.

Contractors and third parties

Where contractors or third parties are engaged, RP Alba Ltd seeks to ensure that health and safety considerations are appropriately addressed and that responsibilities are clearly understood.

Review and continual improvement

This Health & Safety Policy is reviewed periodically and updated as appropriate to reflect changes in legislation, guidance or business activities.