JNCN Homes has a policy to comply with the Environmental Protection Act 1990, other associated statutory legislation and Approved Codes of Practice (ACOP). This applies to all those who are employed within the company or who are protected by its undertakings. This policy is available to interested parties on request.
It is our policy to do all that is reasonably practicable to:
Reduce the level of energy consumption and obtain utility and hardware supplies from environmentally friendly organisations and those who use renewable energy sources.
Recycle equipment, waste products, redundant items and reduce the consumption of consumable items within the business.
Use, store, control and dispose of hazardous materials in line with best environmental practices available.
In particular, it is our policy to:
Obtain services, equipment and power from providers who are committed to environmental protection.
Aim to reduce pollution and actively pursue reduction in the use of substances, processes and procedures that adversely affect the environment.
Consult with employees through the Safety Committees on any matter that may affect them related to environmental control.
Continually improve the firm’s environmental performance by setting annual targets and reviewing our objectives and measure the progress.
Carry out an annual review and update of this policy and other environmental control systems employed by the firm.
Employees are asked to co-operate in the operation of this policy and make a positive contribution to environmental protection by making themselves aware of the firm’s environmental policy and complying with the control measures in place.
JNCN Homes is committed to ensuring the safety of its employees, customers, members of the public and anyone else who are affected by our operations.
The company commits to operating in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work (etc) Act 1974, The Management of Health & Safety Regulations 1999 and all other applicable regulations and codes of practice, so far as is reasonably practicable. The management will ensure that significant risks are assessed and suitable and sufficient measures are adopted to allow each employee/contractor to carry out his/her duties safely and without risk to health. Suitable equipment will be provided and maintained in a safe condition, and safe systems of work will be
devised.
The company shall strive to achieve continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance.
JNCN Homes Management will provide all necessary resources including time to ensure that all Health and Safety matters are adequately funded. This includes, training, personal protective equipment, adequate equipment/tools, maintenance for this equipment, external advice where necessary and any other resource necessary to ensure the Health and Safety of our staff.
Each employee/contractor will be made aware of his/her responsibility for his/her own health and safety and that of others. All employees/contractors will be given the opportunity to consult with the management on matters relating to Health & Safety, or to appoint a representative to do so.
Where necessary the company will arrange or provide suitable training for both management and
operatives, in particular where new work practices or equipment are introduced.
The company will seek external advice as necessary to keep its health & safety policy, working practices and equipment up to date and in accordance with current legislation.
Ultimate responsibility in all areas of safety rests with the Managing Director. This duty is of no less
importance than any of the responsibilities attached to that position.
Reviews of Health and Safety Policy will be made annually no later than 1 year after the date on this policy. The monitoring of all issues relating to this policy is the responsibility of the Managing Director.