October 2019

“For busy construction sites, where space is
also limited, reducing the amount of material
stored on site is vital to increase the working
space” available
In order for this method to work, all trades
involved need to ensure punctuality, adherence to
procedures and good communication at all levels
to ensure the materials arrive when required.
Once on site, a logistics plan needs to be
carefully followed to make sure materials are
safely moved to where they need to be – this
includes establishing the delivery route and
making sure there are no clashes.
Make health and safety core
to everything you do
A proactive, cultural, behavioural and innovative
approach to health and safety is crucial to
success – and its importance should be
championed throughout the business. Prater’s
Cultural Behavioural Safety Roadshows, for
example, seek to change perceptions towards
health and safety, to ensure our own employees
and sub-contractors are continuously thinking
about keeping not only themselves safe but the
whole team and the public.
Implementing stringent processes will also
minimise the opportunity for incidents. Across all
projects, offices and off-site manufacturing
“This is an effective
way to start the
conversation in the
workplace and educate
employees on not only
their own mental
health, but also on the
needs of their
colleagues”
facilities, Prater was amongst the first companies
to lead mandating the use of five pieces of
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): Safety
Boots, High-Vis Jackets, Task Specific Gloves,
Safety Glasses and Hard Hats. In addition, we
ensure that all staff are appropriately trained in
the use of equipment, vehicles and machinery
where required – while checks are also
frequently carried out to ensure they are
maintained in a safe condition.
Standards are continually reviewed with
premises regularly inspected by senior
management, Directors and external consultants.
As such, Prater’s Health & Safety Policy is
reviewed annually to ensure conformity to current
legislation. Prater is also actively progressing into
ISO 45001 at this time.
Safety of body and mind
At Prater we have also begun to implement
mental health training. This is an effective way to
start the conversation in the workplace and
educate employees on, not only their own mental
health, but also on the needs of their colleagues.
These sessions help our employees, at all levels,
to recognise any signifiers of potential issues.
Taking the time to speak to a workforce will
encourage open conversations and ensure
everyone is aware of the policies that are in place
to support them. It is essential that employees
are “present in the moment”, no matter where
their position is within the company.
Contact Prater
01737 772 331
www.prater.co.uk
@praterltd
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