Castleoak Care Partnerships is committed, so far as is reasonably practicable, to safeguarding the health and safety of its employees, of others who carry out work on its behalf and of those, including the public who may be affected by its work.

It also recognises the vital importance of discharging all its statutory obligations and placing health and safety as an over-riding priority above all other business objectives.

Castleoak Care Partnerships recognise that the minimum acceptable health and safety standards are those required by relevant legislation. Through a process of self-improvement, we will not only meet all such standards but, where possible, exceed them thus placing our organisation at the forefront of best practice and enabling us to influence others accordingly.

The Construction Director is responsible to the Board of Directors for all health and safety issues within Castleoak Care Partnerships. He and the Directors of Castleoak Care Partnerships fully endorse the above statement and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, will maintain a documented safety management system.

The following key issues are to be achieved within Castleoak Care Partnerships:

• Senior management’s commitment
• Clear objectives
• Competent and trained personnel
• Effective work planning, including method statements and risk assessments
• Positive implementation in the workplace
• Checking and reviewing performance through team working

Everyone working for Castleoak Care Partnerships is required to demonstrate their support and commitment in achieving these objectives and to comply with the detailed requirements of our safety management system.

This statement is to be displayed in a prominent position at each company location and site.