ParagonQMS Policy Statement
Health & Safety Policy Statement
Scope
All employees, associates, subcontractors and visitors carrying out work on behalf of ParagonQMS, whether at our own premises, working remotely, attending client sites, delivering training, or carrying out audits.
Our commitment
ParagonQMS is committed to providing safe and healthy working conditions for the prevention of work-related injury and ill health, and to eliminating hazards and reducing occupational health and safety risks so far as is reasonably practicable. We will meet our obligations under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, associated UK regulations, and the principles of ISO 45001:2018.
What we commit to
- Providing safe working conditions, equipment and systems of work for our team and anyone affected by our activities.
- Assessing risks for office work, remote work, client site visits, training delivery and travel, and applying suitable controls.
- Consulting personnel and associates on matters that affect their health, safety and wellbeing.
- Ensuring everyone working for ParagonQMS is competent for their role through induction, training and ongoing support.
- Reporting, investigating and learning from incidents, near misses and concerns.
- Supporting mental health and wellbeing alongside physical safety.
When working at client sites
- Following the client's site induction, permit-to-work and emergency arrangements.
- Raising any safety concerns with the site contact before continuing work.
- Stopping work where conditions are unsafe and escalating to ParagonQMS management.
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for health and safety rests with the Managing Director. Day-to-day responsibility is delegated to nominated individuals as set out in our internal arrangements. Every person working for or on behalf of ParagonQMS has a duty to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others, to follow agreed procedures, and to report hazards, incidents and concerns promptly.
Review and authority
This policy statement is reviewed at least annually, and whenever significant changes occur to the business, its services, applicable legislation, or interested-party requirements. It is communicated to all ParagonQMS personnel and made available to clients, prospective clients and other interested parties.
Signed on behalf of ParagonQMS by the Managing Director. The controlled, signed version is held by ParagonQMS and available on request.
Questions about this policy? Contact admin@paragonqms.com (general enquiries) or portal@paragonqms.com (portal support).