Health and Safety, Environmental and Community (HSEC) policy
Philosophy
Betts Townsend expects high standards from established supply chain members, and with this in mind ensures that contracting parties invest into training and development workshops with a common vision of striving towards delivering products of distinction.
We uphold that everyone has the right to stop an activity, or report a condition if they believe, in good faith, that the activity or condition observed is unsafe. The person who stopped an activity for health and safety is encouraged to report such matters to the respective manager, even if corrective actions are taken immediately.
We promote conditions conducive to people returning from work each day without physical injury, or psychological stress. In the long term there should be no impairment of their state of health as a result of activities relating to a project.
Health, safety, environment and community considerations take precedence over our work program and cost. All contractors under our control will act and work in a safe manner at all times, as a condition of their contract.
It is our aim to manage all projects in a manner that will be to the benefit of all involved and will continue to contribute to a sustainable future for the Community.
HSEC management, compliance and responsibilities
Betts Townsend appoints a representative on behalf of the client to ensure that all policies are acted on accordingly in terms of the policy.
Induction processes and awareness programmes are carried out at each and every individual site in accordance with best practise principles.
Ongoing monitoring and management of supply chain and statutory requirements in recognition of activities impacting the environment will fall under the brief and mandate of the respective consultant.
Policy documentation is an ongoing exercise as are statutory regulations and it is our ambition to ensure that these are constantly updated and distributed to staff, consultants and clients alike.
Internal environment policy and social
Betts Townsend and all staff are acutely aware of global environmental concerns and display an interest in their immediate micro-office environment.
All employees are encouraged to make use of electronic media and information flow where possible. All offices make use of recycled stationary where possible and available.
Through the administration of contracts and direct reporting line with environmental consultants, a general awareness is achieved, adopted and shared.