Health, Safety & Insurance

Kriss Professional Cleaning is fully committed to ensuring, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all its employees, subcontractors, clients, and any members of the public who may be affected by our work activities. This commitment is central to how we operate and is embedded in every aspect of our cleaning services.

We recognise that effective health and safety management is an integral part of good business practice. We will proactively identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures to eliminate or reduce those risks to the lowest reasonably practicable level.

This policy has been written in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all relevant subordinate legislation. It is reviewed annually and updated whenever significant changes occur in our operations, staffing, or working environment.

Kriss Professional Cleaning, as the employer, commits to the following responsibilities:

1. Provide and maintain a safe working environment and safe systems of work.
2. Provide and maintain plant, equipment, and substances that are safe and without risk to health.
3. Ensure the safe use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances.
4. Provide adequate information, instruction, training and supervision to all staff.
5. Prepare, maintain and communicate a written Health & Safety Policy to all employees.
6. Carry out and regularly review suitable and sufficient risk assessments for all work activities.
7. Implement effective measures to control risks identified through risk assessment.
8. Consult meaningfully with employees on matters affecting their health, safety and welfare.
9. Provide adequate first-aid arrangements, including trained first-aiders and stocked kits.
10. Report all specified workplace incidents, injuries and dangerous occurrences to the HSE under RIDDOR.
11. Ensure all electrical equipment is regularly inspected and maintained (PAT tested where required).
12. Provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) free of charge to employees.
13. Maintain records of risk assessments, accidents, training and inspections.

All employees have a legal duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to:

1. Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others affected by their acts or omissions.
2. Co-operate fully with the employer on all matters relating to health, safety and welfare.
3. Use all equipment, substances and PPE in accordance with the training and instructions provided.
4. Report any hazards, near misses, accidents or unsafe conditions to their line manager immediately.
5. Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety.
6. Attend and actively participate in all mandatory health and safety training sessions.
7. Follow all risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work relevant to their duties.
8. Inform management of any condition (medical or otherwise) that may affect their ability to work safely.

Kriss Professional Cleaning provides all necessary PPE to employees free of charge. All PPE must be worn correctly, maintained and stored properly. Damaged or worn PPE must be reported and replaced immediately.

All accidents, incidents and near misses — however minor — must be reported and recorded. This is essential for identifying trends, preventing recurrence and meeting our legal obligations.

All employees receive appropriate health and safety training. Training records are maintained and updated accordingly.

Key emergency numbers: Emergency Services 999 · Non-Emergency Police 101 · NHS Non-Emergency 111 · HSE Incident Line 0345 300 9923.

This Health & Safety Policy is reviewed at least annually, or sooner if there are significant changes to our operations, legislation, or following any serious incident. The updated policy is communicated to all employees and made available at all times.

• A copy of this policy is provided to all new employees at induction.
• The policy is displayed at the company's principal place of business.
• Employees may request a copy at any time from management.

This Health & Safety Policy Statement has been prepared, authorised and formally adopted by the management of Kriss Professional Cleaning. It represents our commitment to health, safety and welfare as a legal and moral obligation to all those connected with our business.

Signed: Kristina Miraka — Director / Owner, Kriss Professional Cleaning.