Devise a pledge for general people on site, inc contractors etc and get everyone to sign it. Do the same for managers and get them to sign too, together on same sheet. Effects collective responsibility on managers and roles & responsibilities for both sides. Staff understand pledge from their side and can ref manager pledge if getting told do it anyway.
Pm if you want a copy of ones we had.
Get them to sign for it and put copy in file/ on training record. They keep copy to remember what committments are. Manager pledge goes next th hse poster and policy in reception. For all inc visitors to see.
Operators Behaviour Pledge
I ………………………………….. as an employee of XXXXX promise to follow the following simple rules to ensure the Health & safety of my self and others and to promote the professional standards of the company.
• I understand that unsafe behaviour is viewed extremely seriously and can lead to disciplinary action and/or instant dismissal.
• Health and safety rules cover myself and everyone else. I will act to prevent an accident before it happens.
• I will wear the personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing made available and always wear steel toe cap boots, high-vis jacket and protective hard hat when on site.
• I will report loss or damage of PPE and obtain replacement.
• I will present my Driving Licence for inspection prior to joining the Company and at any time that it is requested.
• I will report any change to my licence to my Supervisor and Senior Manager – namely any points or fines gained on it.
• I will never come to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or take them while at work.
• I will always complete my Daily Checks and report any damage or defects to my supervisor as soon as possible for rectification using the written defect reporting system.
• I will read and follow all guidelines in the Machine manufacturer’s operators manual and the company’s Employee Handbook.
• I will maintain standards of driving as directed in the Highway Code, CITB and In-house training manuals. I will act professionally and courteously at all times and drive to prevent accidents.
• I will have any accident or injury attended to by a first aider.
• I will comply with company requirements for medical referrals as requested for occupational health reasons in a timely manner.
• I will report accidents, breakdowns, defects and “near misses” to your supervisor and senior Manager.
• I will co-operate fully with all accident and other investigations as required by the company.
• Where appropriate I will fuel, park, and remove keys (to be put in key box provided) from my vehicle before leaving the premises at night.
• I will always adhere to legislation, submitting completed records to the Company on time.
• I will always ensure that my crane, shovel, or any machine or tool that I use in my duties at work is clean inside and out and will act to prevent damage before it occurs.
• I will take on training programs as the Company requires.
• I understand that there is no ‘finish time’ for the work our customer and business needs come first.
Our work and your work will make us happier!
I also understand that unreasonable damage to my machine or tools will be investigated and potentially treated as gross misconduct. This in turn can lead to dismissal.
Failure to adhere to these agreed pledges may result in my employment being withdrawn.
Signed………………………………………….. Date…………………………
Edited by user 16 June 2017 15:10:28(UTC)
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