This is the Health and Safety Policy for EVAQ8 Limited. Our premises are located at Unit 5 Vision Industrial Park, Kendal Avenue, London W3 0AF, UK.

1. General Statement of Policy

Our policy is to provide and maintain safe and healthy working conditions, equipment and systems of work for all our employees, and to provide such information, training, and supervision as they need for this purpose. We also accept our responsibility for the health and safety of other people who may be affected by our activities.

The allocation of duties for safety matters and the particular arrangements which we will make to implement the policy are set out below.

2. Responsibilities and Duties for Health and Safety

2.1 Management

EVAQ8's management team, with the cooperation and support of all employees, will:

• Ensure that the workplace is safe and without risk to health, and that safe access and exit routes are maintained.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained in a safe condition and is subject to regular checks and inspections.
• Provide appropriate training, information, instruction, and supervision to enable all employees to do their job safely and efficiently.
• Consult with employees on matters affecting their health and safety and where necessary liaise with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for additional information.

2.2 Employees

All EVAQ8 employees have a responsibility to:

• Take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.
• Report any hazardous defects in equipment or the workplace, or shortcomings in the existing safety arrangements, to a responsible person without delay.
• Cooperate fully with management on health and safety matters.

3. Arrangements for Health and Safety

3.1 Training

• All new employees will be given health and safety induction training and will be instructed in safe working procedures.
• Health and safety training will be reviewed and updated regularly.

3.2 Machinery and Equipment

• All machinery and equipment will be maintained in a safe condition and regularly inspected.
• Safety guards will be kept in place at all times and any defects will be reported immediately.

3.3 Personal Protective Equipment

• Where necessary, employees will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Training will be provided on the correct use and maintenance of PPE.

3.4 Emergency Procedures

• Fire exits, fire extinguishers, and other fire safety equipment are in place and regularly checked.
• Evacuation plans are clearly displayed and evacuation drills will be conducted regularly.
• First aid kits are available, regularly checked and replenished.

4. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed at least annually or following significant changes to our business operations, new legislation, or following an accident or near miss.

We request all employees to cooperate in carrying out this policy and to ensure that their own work, so far as is reasonably practicable, is carried out without risk to themselves or others.

Signed:  Zaid al-Mufti - Managing Director
Date: 20/07/2024

This policy statement will be revised as and when necessary.