Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Benning Brothers Limited has a rigorously enforced policy of safe working throughout the organisation and promotes health & safety at all times.

Our comprehensive health and safety policy and procedures are communicated to staff and anyone involved in our construction activities through induction training, memos, emails and regular toolbox talks. The policy is reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that we meet all legislative standards and are following best industry safety practices.

Our staff members regularly attend technical safety courses, including CDM and all operatives are trained in first aid, site safety and plant awareness.  We have 2 senior members of staff who hold a professional NEBOSH qualification and another 2 managers who are currently enrolled on the course and are hoping to also be fully qualified shortly.

Below is list of some of the qualifications our staff members hold...

  • Asbestos Awareness in buildings
  • First Aid
  • Specialised Plant and Machinery Operations
  • NVQ L2-L4- Various Qualifications
  • Construction Skills - Managers Health and Safety
  • Occupational Work Supervisor
  • Mobile Work Platforms
  • Safe erection and use of aluminium and fibreglass towers
  • CSCS Health & Safety Awareness
  • Fire awareness
  • Inspection of static tube and coupler scaffolds
  • Members of Chartered Institute of Builders
  • Members of Royal Institute of Surveyors
  • NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
  • IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
  • Associate BDMA - British Disaster Management Associate
 

Also, Benning Brothers are members of the following health and safety assessment schemes:

  • Safe Contractor
  • CHAS
  • Constructionline
  • CSCS Platinum Award
  • Considerate Constructor
 

We have an ongoing commitment to all our staff with structured Health & Safety training plans & continued professional development.