1. Introduction
1.1 HUC Corporation Ltd ("HUC," "we," "us," "our") is committed to ensuring health and safety in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, clients, visitors, and other persons who may be affected by our operations.
1.2 Contact Information:
•	HUC Corporation Ltd.
•	Email: compliance@hucouncil.com
•	Address: 124 Kemp House, City Road London, England, EC1V 2NX
1.3 Version 2.0	
1.4 Last Updated: November 2024
2. Policy Statement
We are committed to:
•	Providing a safe and healthy working environment for all persons on our premises
•	Preventing accidents and cases of work-related ill health
•	Managing health and safety risks in our workplace
•	Consulting with employees on health and safety matters
•	Providing necessary safety equipment and training
•	Ensuring safe handling and storage of substances
•	Maintaining safe and healthy working conditions
•	Protecting the health and safety of clients, visitors, and contractors
3. Responsibilities
3.1 Board of Directors
•	Overall responsibility for health and safety
•	Ensure adequate resources are available
•	Review health and safety performance
•	Approve health and safety policies
•	Ensure visitor and client safety provisions are adequate
3.2 Senior Management
•	Implement health and safety policies
•	Ensure risk assessments are conducted
•	Monitor health and safety performance
•	Investigate serious incidents
•	Review safety procedures
•	Oversee visitor management systems
3.3 Line Managers
•	Supervise day-to-day health and safety
•	Ensure staff are properly trained
•	Conduct regular safety checks
•	Address safety concerns promptly
•	Maintain safety records
•	Brief visitors on safety procedures
3.4 Health and Safety Representative
•	Coordinate health and safety activities
•	Maintain safety documentation
•	Arrange safety training
•	Conduct routine inspections
•	Report on safety performance
•	Manage visitor safety protocols
3.5 Employees
•	Take reasonable care of their own safety and others
•	Follow safety procedures and instructions
•	Use protective equipment provided
•	Report hazards and incidents
•	Participate in safety training
•	Guide visitors in emergency situations
3.6 Visitors and Clients
•	Sign in/out at reception
•	Follow safety instructions and procedures
•	Wear provided PPE where required
•	Report any accidents or incidents
•	Remain in designated areas unless escorted
•	Follow emergency procedures when necessary
3.7 Contractors
•	Comply with site safety rules and procedures
•	Provide risk assessments and method statements
•	Use appropriate PPE
•	Report incidents and hazards
•	Maintain their own safety equipment
•	Coordinate activities with site management
4. Risk Management
4.1 Risk Assessment
•	Regular workplace risk assessments
•	Implementation of necessary control measures
•	Review of assessments when working practices change
•	Specific assessments for visitor areas
•	Contractor activity assessments
4.2 Control Measures
•	Hierarchy of controls applied
•	Regular maintenance of equipment
•	Provision of protective equipment where necessary
•	Clear signage and instructions for visitors
•	Supervised access to restricted areas
5. Safety Measures
5.1 Equipment Safety
•	Regular maintenance of work equipment
•	Safety checks before use
•	Proper storage and handling
•	Restricted access for unauthorized persons
5.2 First Aid
•	Adequate first aid facilities
•	Trained first aiders available
•	First aid boxes maintained
•	Procedures for visitor medical emergencies
5.3 Fire Safety
•	Fire risk assessments
•	Clear evacuation routes
•	Fire safety equipment maintained
•	Regular fire drills
•	Visitor assembly points clearly marked
•	Evacuation procedures for disabled persons
6. PPE Requirements
•	6.1 Company Responsibilities
•	Provide appropriate PPE where risks cannot be controlled by other means
•	Ensure PPE is suitable for the risk and the user
•	Maintain and replace PPE as necessary
•	Provide storage facilities for PPE
•	Train employees in PPE use
•	Maintain visitor PPE supply
6.2 Required PPE Areas
•	Specify mandatory PPE zones
•	Display clear PPE signage
•	Maintain PPE inspection records
•	Review PPE requirements regularly
•	Visitor PPE requirements clearly displayed
6.3 PPE Obligations
•	Employees: Use PPE as instructed
•	Visitors: Use provided PPE in designated areas
•	Contractors: Provide and use appropriate PPE
•	All: Report PPE defects
•	All: Store PPE properly
•	Employees: Attend PPE training
7. Emergency Procedures
7.1 Fire Emergency
•	Sound the alarm
•	Exit building using nearest safe exit
•	Proceed to assembly point
•	Call emergency services if necessary
•	Employee guidance for visitor evacuation
7.2 Accidents
•	Seek first aid if needed
•	Report incident to supervisor
•	Record in accident book
•	Investigate to prevent recurrence
•	Specific procedures for visitor incidents
7.3 Visitor Emergency Procedures
•	Clear signage showing emergency exits
•	Visitor-specific assembly points
•	Emergency contact information
•	First aid arrangements
•	Incident reporting procedures
8. Changes to Policy
We reserve absolute right to:
•	Modify policy at any time
•	Apply changes without notice
•	Determine effective dates