Health & Safety

It is Ward & Burke Construction Ltd.’s Policy to treat all matters relating to health and safety as priority. We have an ongoing pro-active approach to the management of site safety as outlined in our Safety Policy. We operate our Works in accordance with the requirements of current legislation on health and safety and constantly strive to attain performance that exceeds the minimum standards required by this legislation.

Our Company Safety Officer in conjunction with Site Management produces a site specific safety plan before commencement of a Project which, in addition to general hazards, deals with specific hazards relevant to the Project and any specific Client requirements.

Company safety officers who are qualified in Safety Health & Welfare carry out regular site inspections. Reports, in a detailed checklist format, are presented to site management staff immediately upon completion for action if required and a copy of the report is forwarded to the Contracts Manager and Director in charge.

All site management staff have completed the C.I.F. Managing Safely in Construction course. This Course in construction safety & health management is approved and validated by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH), and run by the CIF, with input from the H.S.A. Staff training and in particular safety training and refresher course requirements are subject to regular review and is actively promoted by the Company.

We have an induction procedure for all operatives starting on site which covers all aspects of health and safety training. In addition, regular "tool box" talks are given by the Safety Officer. Manual Handling and Abrasive Wheels Instruction Courses are provided regularly and as required.

All our operatives have completed FÁS Safe-Pass training and have Construction Skills (C.S.C.S.) cards where required. Ongoing training requirements, both on and off the site, are subject to constant review and provided as required.