New Standard Alert: BS 8674:2025
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Health & Safety
Management of Health & Safety
Our Health & Safety requirements are managed in house by our full time Health & Safety Director, Stuart Wright.
- Level 6 NVQ,
- Certified Member (Cert IOSH).
- CMI membership in Chartered
- Management (CMgr MCMI).
- The Institute of Fire Safety
- Managers MIFSM).
Stuart will start the latest Level 7 NVQ Diploma In Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management, demonstrating his commitment to improving business standards
Our 4 Part Responsibility
Health & Safety
Community Engagement
Equality
The Environment
As a fire safety specialist, he also applied to The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and, due to his experience and technical qualifications, was able to join at their highest level, being a Member (MIFSM). The Institute of Fire Safety Managers is a professional body of highly respected individuals and companies who all share the same objective
"To raise the awareness of fire safety at a local, national and international level, promoting fire prevention, fire protection and reducing the risk from fire as reasonably practicable."
All projects requiring CDM management control are overseen by our in House Health & Safety Director. Construction phase plans are developed in accordance with CDM 2015.
Health & Safety site surveys
A Health & Safety Site Survey is an organisation's internal systematic evaluation to check safe operations and practices are in place on site, workplaces and facilities. It is an opportunity to suggest improvements on safety issues and confirm intended safety regulations are being complied with.
Veritech will always conduct their detailed site survey prior to any contract engagement.
A Health & Safety site survey is a comprehensive assessment of a workplace or construction site to ensure that it meets safety standards and regulations. The information gathered typically includes
Veritech will always conduct their detailed site survey prior to any contract engagement.
A Health & Safety site survey is a comprehensive assessment of a workplace or construction site to ensure that it meets safety standards and regulations. The information gathered typically includes
- Identification of Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Procedures and Compliance
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Emergency Preparedness
- Fire Safety
- Workplace Safety Training
- Machinery and Equipment Safety
- Record Keeping and Documentation
- Signage and Warning Labels
- Housekeeping and Cleanliness
- Health Monitoring
- Welfare Facilities
- Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
- Contractor and Visitor Safety
The survey froms the basis of the Risk Assessments and method statements, ensuring contractors and visitors are aware of and adhere to the site’s safety regulations.
The final report is sent to the customer, which sometimes includes recommendations for corrective actions, prioritising risks, and providing a timeline for when any issues should be addressed.
The final report is sent to the customer, which sometimes includes recommendations for corrective actions, prioritising risks, and providing a timeline for when any issues should be addressed.
Veritech’s transport manager has a specific responsibility for managing driving at work, The Vehicle Management policy coincides with our existing Health and Safety policy.
The transport manager routinely undertakes, records and acts on the findings of risk assessments dealing with all aspects of driving at work including driver safety, vehicle safety and journey planning. He also ensures that every incident involving any vehicle driven on behalf of the company is recorded and that collective information is regularly analysed for action take to reduce recurrence
The transport manager routinely undertakes, records and acts on the findings of risk assessments dealing with all aspects of driving at work including driver safety, vehicle safety and journey planning. He also ensures that every incident involving any vehicle driven on behalf of the company is recorded and that collective information is regularly analysed for action take to reduce recurrence
Driver safety
Veritech issues a driver's handbook that includes road safety guidance and sets out individual driver responsibilities, in support of the company's policies and procedures, e.g. what to do in the event of an incident.
The transport manager also ensures that all employees driving on behalf of the company are initially vetted, inducted and regularly assessed, to establish that they are properly licenced, competent, suitably trained and medically fit to do so.
The transport manager also ensures that all employees driving on behalf of the company are initially vetted, inducted and regularly assessed, to establish that they are properly licenced, competent, suitably trained and medically fit to do so.
Vehicle safety
The transport manager ensures that when choosing vehicles to be used on behalf of the company, that they are entirely suitable for their intended purpose and that utmost importance is placed on safety features.
The MD ensures that all vehicles used on behalf of the company are regularly inspected and strictly maintained using the manufacturer's recommended service schedules (and if applicable, in accordance with Operator licence requirements).
The MD ensures that all vehicles used on behalf of the company are regularly inspected and strictly maintained using the manufacturer's recommended service schedules (and if applicable, in accordance with Operator licence requirements).
Veritech’s strong Health and Safety principles involved creating a work environment where the well-being of all employees, sub-contractors and stakeholders is a top priority. This meant implementing comprehensive safety protocols, providing regular training, and ensuring that all workspaces meet or exceed regulatory standards.
Veritech’s ethical businesses proactively identifies and mitigates potential hazards, encourages open communication about safety concerns, whilst fostering a culture where employees feel empowered to prioritise their health and safety without fear of retaliation
Veritech’s ethical businesses proactively identifies and mitigates potential hazards, encourages open communication about safety concerns, whilst fostering a culture where employees feel empowered to prioritise their health and safety without fear of retaliation
Additionally, Veritech consistently reviews and improves their health and safety practices, ensuring that they adapt to new challenges and evolving industry standards.
Our commitment not only protects our employees but also strengthens the company’s reputation and operational resilience.
Our commitment not only protects our employees but also strengthens the company’s reputation and operational resilience.
Qualifications and Accreditations
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The Health & Safety Director - Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety / Tec IOSH / NVQ Level 4 assessor
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Operations Team - IOSH Managing Safety qualified
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Engineer Supervisors- SSSTS card holders
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Security Operatives – SIA licensed – Covers all relevant Health & Safety considerations
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Veritech Control Centre – Emergency First Aid holders
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Veritech’s Health & Safety Committee
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QMS – Fully Automated Quality Management System
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Our Clients and Partners
Alfred Homes
Veritech has serviced our sites for several years, they have always demonstrated professionalism with a personal touch. Problems have never become a drama and a solution was always found. I recommend them highly.
Phil Space
Since changing our security systems over to Veritech we have been provided with a fantastic customer support network and have built a great working relationship with them. Their security systems work great in conjunction with our secure welfare units and temporary accommodation on a variety of different projects. Everyone at the company from those in the office to the engineers and security staff that visit our premises are extremely professional. Their response times have been second to none and we look forward to partnering with them for many more years
Wates
Veritech systems have provided our project with 24 hour security, CCTV and motion sensors and access control. The service that they have given has been exemplary, from the standard of guards through to emergency call outs. I would highly recommend their service and would have no hesitation with obtaining their services in the future.
Sir Robert McAlpine
On behalf of The Quality Leadership Group from Sir Robert McAlpine to all at Veritech Systems, please accept our congratulations. High Quality performance and good standards of workmanship are directly linked to the success of any project and I would be grateful if you would pass on this message of thanks to your team; In particular the operatives and supervisors at site level responsible for all the works.
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