Health & Safety
At Ashwood Scotland, the health, safety, and welfare of everyone involved in our operations, including employees, customers, and subcontractors, is paramount. We achieve this commitment through several key measures:
Expert Health & Safety Consultant
We retain the services of Stuart Draper CMIOSH as our specialist Health & Safety Consultant, who provides invaluable expertise and guidance to enhance our health and safety practices.
Our Commitment to Health & Safety
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive work environment, ensuring that every team member is protected and valued, fostering a workplace where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly conduct set and random audits, reviews, and recommendations for continuous improvement, ensuring that our health and safety standards remain robust and effective.
Rigorous Risk Management
We conduct detailed site-specific and overall company reviews of risks and mitigation measures, identifying potential hazards and implementing controls to minimize risks.
Incident Investigation and Review
We conduct thorough investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses at the board level, analysing root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence and enhance safety practices.
Investment in Training
We invest in various training programs, including new-start induction, development, task-specific, refresher, and continual awareness training, ensuring that our personnel are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to work safely.
Accreditations
We hold CHAS (SSIP Organisation) accreditation, subjecting ourselves to external audits, compliance checks, and reviews to validate our commitment to health and safety standards.
Zero-Tolerance Policy
We maintain robust Health & Safety Policy and Procedures documents and operate a zero-tolerance policy for non-conformities and breaches, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
Through these comprehensive measures, we demonstrate our unwavering dedication to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all stakeholders involved in our operations.
Health & Safety and Well Being
Our relentless pursuit of improved practices has allowed us to develop an unmatched approach to the health, safety, and well-being of our people.
Continuous Skills Development
Ashwood Scotland invests heavily in the skills and development of our workforce. From new operator training to senior management training, we are dedicated to upskilling our team, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. This commitment is championed from the top down. Our approach to training reflects our company-wide ambition to be the industry leader in plant hire, known for innovation and technology adoption. By focusing on upskilling, we ensure our operators are well-equipped to meet the demands of modern construction sites.
Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect
We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for our people and clients. Our workplace is free from discrimination, harassment, and violence. Recognising the industry's significant skill shortages, we strive to widen the talent pool and attract and retain individuals from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities (BAME), genders, sexualities, and cultures. Our culture of inclusion fosters understanding and appreciation of differences, promoting diversity and equality.
Behavioural Safety
Ashwood Scotland understands the impact of positive behaviours and attitudes on project safety. Our in-house behavioural safety training, encourages our workforce to prioritise safety and well-being, stopping any activity that could cause harm. Above all, we aim to maintain a healthy and safe working environment, ensuring everyone returns home safely each day. Our core behaviours are: Health and Safety First Attitude, Working Effectively, Positive Customer Relationships, Teamwork and Independent Working, and Attitude and Discipline.
Health and Well-being
Ashwood Scotland takes pride in our comprehensive occupational health and well-being program, accessible to all teams. Our occupational health practitioners at Lighthouse are accredited to CBH or SEQOHS standards. As supporters of Mates in Mind, our people have access to a variety of mental well-being resources. Our trained in-house Mental Health First Aiders Advisors encourages open communication and the strength to seek change. Safety Critical ‘Fit for Work’ medicals for all operators, Health Surveillance monitoring, Mental Health support, Health and Well-being support and advice, Drugs and Alcohol Testing.
Supply Chain Sustainability School: People Matter Charter
The construction industry faces complex people challenges, both within the workforce and across the supply chain. These challenges include poor diversity practices, skill shortages, the need for new market entrants, and combating exploitation. The People Matter Charter was created to address these issues with a unified workforce strategy, featuring eight commitments applicable to any organisation. Ashwood Scotland is a proud signatory of this charter, continuing to collaborate with the Supply Chain Sustainability School.