Our most important asset is our dedicated workforce and ensuring their health & safety at work is always our first priority.
During production many different and complex processes are employed, from our state of the art CNC machine facility through to our modern dispatch/warehouse site. Our most important asset of course are our dedicated team of managers, team leaders, quality control staff, research staff, administrative personnel and skilled operators. The safety requirements for all of the above differ greatly due to the varied tasks performed.
How do we ensure that requirements are met?
- We have a comprehensive health and safety policy.
- We employ a professional health and safety consultant.
- Regular Health & Safety Audits are carried out.
- Comprehensive written safe systems of work are trained out.
- RSG benefits from excellent training facilities enabling health and safety training using our own qualified staff.
- We employ a joint consultation approach, all RSG employees are encouraged to contribute to and ever improving safety culture.
- Regular ‘toolbox’ talks are he held where managers speak to groups of employees to further enhance the safety message.
- We have close links with the local area HSE office.
- We maintain strict control over contractors working on site.
- Electrical equipment testing is completed by qualified staff.
Safety Training at RSG Includes:
- Manual Handling (lifting, carrying)
- Safe use of compressed air
- Safe use of overhead cranes
- Safe slinging of loads
- Safe use of vacuum lifting equipment
- Correct use of PPE
- First Aid
- Fire Wardens
- Fire Safety (evacuation and practical fire extinguisher use)
- Fork Lift Truck Training
- Elevating Platforms MEWP & Scissor Lifts
- Electrical Awareness
By involving everyone in our safety culture and by our dedicated supervisory staff, the health and safety of all employees across all our manufacturing sites is assured.
