Health And Safety Assessment

Hancock Industrial Access Ltd. is a leading provider of industry services rope access, scaling some of the most recognizable landmarks in the United Kingdom and buildings, including Tower Bridge, the bridge London, Albert Bridge and many city buildings in London, to make essential repairs and maintenance.

Subcontractors hired by Hancock Industrial Access Ltd use the rappelling equipment industry to achieve a variety of tasks, including cleaning high rise window, structural surveys, installation and repair of lighting, installation of safety rings and bird proofing buildings. The specialist service eliminates the need for expensive scaffolding in areas difficult to access.

Working at such heights can be a risky business and even companies such as Hancock Industrial Ltd have access to ensure compliance with labor regulations up 2005 and other relevant regulations, especially in light of recent health legislation and Safety (Offences) Act (2009) and the Act on Corporate Manslaughter (2008).

Kate Deyn who runs the business with her husband, Ryder said: "The environment we work in has the potential to be extremely dangerous and it is therefore important for us that we always operate in the safest way and that we are up to date with all the latest legislation on health and safety.

"We are continually promoting a safety culture and awareness of risk assessments and detailed statements before each working method. Our cable and rigging equipment is inspected before each use, updated on a regular basis and replaced if wear and tear.

"Being a member of the SAFE contractor to the culture of safety and streamlined the process of managing our risks. It is ideal for our business because we can demonstrate to our customers that we take security seriously.

"We decided to opt for the contractor course, because it is one of the most respected and well known schemes among our customers. The accreditation process was achieved very thorough and we were well taken care of by the Contractor SAFE team, which gave us clear information and advice on how to meet their criteria. "

The Essex-based company was founded in 1999 by Kate and Ryder Deyn, who celebrated their love of rappelling in a company. Hancock Industrial Access Ltd. employs about 20 subcontractors on a regular basis and has a turnover of £ 150k.

Darran Hughes, Business Unit Director for entrepreneurs SAFE said: "Abseiling industry is a profession that presents obvious risks of injury due to work at considerable heights. Companies like Hancock Industrial Ltd need to be extremely robust measures in place when it comes to monitoring the health and safety issues.

"It is a legal requirement for an organization to ensure that they employ outside contractors have been properly audited and comply with legislation such as working at heights of Regulations 2005.It good sense for companies working in industries with high risk of a diet that can help to enforce these obligations. "

In the SAFE system contractor, companies undergo a selection process, which examines health and safety procedures and their track record of safe practice. The companies responding to the accreditation standard are included on a secondary database that is accessible to registered users only via a website: www.safecontractor.com .

SAFE contractor now has more than 16,500 members of the contractor.