Good Practice

In being proactive regarding the health and safety of staff, an employer displays a caring quality, which enhances the market-place position of the company. Employers are seen by their employees to be interested and genuinely concerned for their welfare.

To achieve Quality Assurance Certification candidates are required to comply with the local health and safety legislation.

Tender specifications call for compliance to health and safety legislation.

Whilst test engineers are busy completing the testing tasks, other site staff witness the process and this enhances the overall awareness of the health and safety aspect of the site.

Culpability for health and safety rests with senior management. Health and safety tasks can be delegated however, the responsibility cannot.

Routine inspection and testing provides a preventative approach toward the maintenance of equipment.

Routine inspection and testing helps to track items as they migrate and highlights items that are unavailable.