• We are committed to identifying and then, so far as is reasonably practicable, eliminating, reducing and controlling risks and protecting employees and others who may be affected by our undertaking.
• To maintain effective systems of communication and consultation and where required; to communicate any risks to health, safety and welfare to those identified as may be affected by our undertaking.
• Provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, safe systems and methods of work and to protect employees and others, in so far as they come into contact with foreseeable work hazards.
• To provide employees with adequate and relevant information, instruction and training required to work safely and efficiently and to develop safety awareness among employees and sub-contractors.
• To define all individuals’ responsibility for health and safety matters.
• To be committed to pollution prevention and compliance with all relevant EU and national environmental legislation.
• To encourage continual improvement in occupational health and safety and environmental performance.

All employees, visitors and contractors are expected to co-operate with the Company management team in ensuring that high standards of health and safety can be achieved. All bodies are reminded of their own legal responsibilities and duties, which are explained in the Safety Statement.

Managers and supervisors accept responsibility for people and areas under their control and will implement and integrate all health and safety procedures into everyday management activities. All employees are responsible for their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Feedback on the effectiveness of health and safety measures will be encouraged.

This Safety Statement, together with the arrangements for its implementation, will be available for the benefit of all employees, sub-contractors and visitors.

The management of M&P Construction have committed resources to ensuring that their staff members are competent and have sufficient knowledge and experience to fulfil their role in the construction industry in compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and associated regulations.

There is an in house health and safety department present within the company with dedicated full time staff members. M&P Construction are currently working towards accreditation in OHSAS 18001 Safety Management System. They have devised site specific Safety Management Systems in compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 and all other relevant legislation under its umbrella.

Senior members of staff and site managers have completed a certificate course in Managing Safely for Construction Managers, which is accredited by IOSH.

It is the policy of the company to protect so far as is reasonably practicable persons not employed by the company who may in any way be affected by our activities. All hazards in the workplace are identified and risk assessments are undertaken in order that adequate controls can be put in place. These controls are constantly under review and are recorded and updated as required. The company has implemented a comprehensive Health and Safety programme that results in the expeditious completion of projects as well as the ongoing safety of our staff.

Contact Us:
bfleming@mpconstruction.ie