Company Health and Safety Policy Statement

Effective date: 12 December 2025

Summary

Section	What can you find there?
Part A: Statement of Intent (The Commitment)	This section is our declaration of commitment, usually signed by the owner or most senior person in the company.
Part B: Organisation (The Who)	This section details the chain of command and who holds specific responsibilities.
Part C: Arrangements (The How)	This section details the practical systems and procedures Originmaler uses. Specific compliance requirements (drones/crane/materials).
Part D: Miscellaneous	Please see this section for legal details including our choice of law.

Statement of Intent (The Commitment)

Component	Content Focus (Tailored to Originmaler ™ Business)
Commitment	Originmaler ™ is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, sub-contractors, clients, and the public affected by our operations.
Primary Aim	To prevent all work-related accidents, injuries, and ill-health, and to achieve continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Specific Objectives	* To comply with all relevant UK health and safety legislation (HASAWA, LOLER, COSHH, etc.). * To ensure safe handling and use of all substances (especially paint/cleaning chemicals). * To provide and maintain safe systems of work (e.g., safe use of tethered spray rigs). * To consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety.
Sign-Off	Signed: ADH.
Date	12.12.2025
Review Date	Annual Review Date: 01/02/2027

Organisation (The Who)

Role/Position	Responsibilities
The Director/Owner	Overall and final responsibility for ensuring the Policy is implemented and adequately resourced. Responsible for setting the safety culture.
The Manager/Supervisor	Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Policy on site. Ensuring Risk Assessments are carried out and that COSHH procedures are followed. Ensuring LOLER inspections are up to date on all lifting gear.
The Competent Person	The individual (internal or external consultant) appointed to assist the company with technical health and safety advice (e.g., writing the COSHH assessments and reviewing the Operations Manual).
All Employees	To cooperate with the Company, follow all safety instructions, take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others, and report all hazards, near-misses, and accidents immediately.

Arrangements (The How)

Area	Originmaler Specific Arrangement
Training & Competence	All staff receive general safety induction and job-specific training. All operatives using spray equipment receive mandatory COSHH training and RPE Face-Fit Testing. Drone Pilots maintain their GVC and CAA Operational Authorisation.
The Manager/Supervisor	Responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Policy on site. Ensuring Risk Assessments are carried out and that COSHH procedures are followed. Ensuring LOLER inspections are up to date on all lifting gear.
Substances (COSHH)	COSHH Risk Assessments are carried out for all paints and cleaning agents, and are communicated to staff. Suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided, maintained, and used.
Equipment Safety (LOLER/PUWER)	All lifting equipment (e.g., the portal lifter/chain assembly) is subject to the LOLER Thorough Examination every six months. All work equipment (the spray rig) is properly maintained and inspected before use (PUWER).
Accident/Incident Reporting	All incidents, accidents, and near-misses are recorded in the Accident Book and investigated. Reportable incidents are submitted to the HSE under *RIDDOR.
Emergency Procedures	Procedures for fire, first aid, medical emergencies, and major spills are in place and rehearsed. Emergency contact details are kept on all sites.

Miscellaneous

1. Amendments

This Arrangements may only be modified by a written amendment signed by an authorized representative of Originmaler, or by the posting by Originmaler of a revised version in accordance with Our Terms of Service . These Health and Safety Policy Statements, together with the Originmaler Privacy Statement, represent a more complete and exclusive statement and instructions of the agreement between you and us.

2. Abbreviations/ Terms

HSE - Health, Safety, & Environment,
Focuses on protecting workers, the public, and the environment from hazards.

HASAWA (or HSWA, HSW Act) - Health and Safety at Work etc. (Act 1974),
foundational law for workplace health, safety, and welfare in Great Britain, requiring employers to protect workers and the public by managing risks, providing training, and maintaining safe environments, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as its regulator.

COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health ,
UK law requiring employers to protect workers from harmful substances (chemicals, dust, fumes, etc.)

LOLER - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (1998),
UK law requiring employers and those controlling lifting equipment (like cranes, hoists, lifts)

PUWER- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (1998),
UK legal framework requiring employers and those in control of machinery to ensure all work equipment (from simple tools to complex machinery) is safe, suitable, properly maintained, and used by competent, trained personnel, covering risks to health and safety.

RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013),
UK law requiring employers, self-employed, and those in control of premises to report specific serious work-related accidents, illnesses, and dangerous incidents (like near misses) to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to track risks and improve safety.

RPE - Respiratory Protective Equipment

GVC - General Visual Line of Sight Certificate,
UK professional drone qualification from the CAA, enabling commercial pilots to apply for an Operational Authorisation for higher-risk flights, like flying drones up to 25kg in built-up areas, requiring theory, practical tests, and an Operations Manual. It's the industry standard for advanced operations, proving competence beyond basic rules, and is valid for five years.

3. Questions

Questions about the Health and Safety? Contact us.

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