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Health and safety policy statement

The following is a statement of the company's genera! health and safety policy in accordance with Section 2 of the

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

It is the policy of Peacock and Murphy Opticians Ltd to ensure so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety

and welfare of all employees working for the company or other persons who may be affected by our undertakings.

Peacock and Murphy Opticians Ltd acknowledges that the key to successful health and safety management requires

an effective policy, organisation and arrangements, which reflect the commitment of senior management. To sustain

that commitment, we will continually measure, monitor and revise where necessary an annual plan to ensure that

health and safety standards are adequate.

Stephen Peacock and Brendan Murphy will implement the company's health and safety policy and recommend any

changes to meet new circumstances. The Instructions will then be carried out through the normal chain of

management. The company recognises that successful health and safety management contributes to successful

business performance and will allocate adequate finances and resources accordingly.

The management of Peacock and Murphy Opticians Ltd looks upon the promotion of health and safety measures as a

mutual objective for themselves and their employees at all levels. It is therefore, the policy of the management to do all

that is reasonably practicable to prevent personal injury and damage to property. Also the company aims to protect

everyone, including all visitors and members of the public, insofar as they come into contact with the company or its

activities, from any foreseeable hazard or danger.

All employees have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and they are informed of their personal

responsibilities to take due care for the health and safety of themselves and to ensure that they do not endanger other

persons by their acts or omissions. They are also informed that they must co-operate with the company in order that it

can comply with the legal requirements placed upon it and in the implementation of this policy.

The company will ensure continued consultation with the workforce to enable ail viewpoints and recommendations to

be discussed at regular intervals.

The company will ensure a systematic approach to identifying hazards, assessing the risk, determining suitable and

sufficient control measures and informing employees of the correct procedure.

The company will provide, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe places and systems of work, safe plant and

machinery, safe handling of materials and substances, the provision of adequate safety equipment and ensure that

appropriate information, instruction, training and supervision is given.

The company regards all health and safety legislation as the minimum standard and expects management to achieve

their managerial targets without compromising health and safety.

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