SHEQ
Metaldeck Ltd is committed to running a safe and sustainable business that does not impact adversely on the environments in which it operates, and that supports the health and well being of it's employees.
Time, effort and resources are invested daily to make SHEQ (Safety, Health, Quality and the Environment) a seamless aspect of every job undertaken by the company and it's representatives.
Metaldeck employs a full time Safety Professional to ensure its safety management system and working practices comply with current legislative requirements and best practice.
Metaldeck monitors it's SHEQ performance against stringent internal KPI's as a process of ongoing improvement. Results are judged as keenly as commercial targets, with both regarded as important gauges of the business's success.
All employees undertake regular refresher health and safety training, supplemented by the publication and circulation of Toolbox Talks and SHEQ 'Safety Alert' bulletins.
As a member of the MCRMA (Metal Cladding and Roofing Manufacturers Association) Floor/Deck Group, Metaldeck distributes and enforces Best Practice guidelines for the safe installation of Steel decking products. The guidelines cover elements associated with the metaldeck works which are commonly undertaken by the main contractor.
Download copies of the best practice guidelines on the right hand side of this page.
Metaldeck Ltd is a member of the British Safety Council and is CHAS accredited.
Metaldeck follows the four pillars of safe working practice:
- Safe Systems of Work
Site Specific Method Statements and risk assessments are produced for each contract. - Competent Workforce
All site operatives are fully trained in accordance with legislative and construction industry requirements, as a minimum. All operatives hold CSCS cards including CSCS Net Rigger, Stud Welder and Steel Decker and, where relevant, CPCS/IPAF qualifications. Those responsible for operating heavyduty machinery undergo Occupational Health medical examinations at regular intervals. - Safe Working Environment
Site Specific risk assessments are carried out for each contract and Supervisors are encouraged to constantly assess the environment in which they work - Effective Supervision
Supervisors are SSSTS qualified and Managers are SMSTS Qualified
