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Health & Safety Policy

Clementine Recruitment London is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment for all employees, temporary workers, contractors, clients, visitors, and members of the public affected by our operations.

We recognise our responsibilities under UK health and safety legislation and are committed to promoting a strong health and safety culture across all sectors in which we operate.

Our objective is to minimise risks, prevent workplace accidents and injuries, and ensure safe systems of work are maintained at all times.

Our Commitment
We are committed to:

  • Maintaining safe and healthy working conditions

  • Identifying and reducing workplace risks

  • Complying with applicable health and safety legislation

  • Providing appropriate health and safety information and guidance

  • Promoting safe working practices

  • Supporting worker wellbeing

  • Preventing accidents, injuries, and work-related illness

  • Encouraging prompt reporting of hazards and incidents

  • Reviewing and improving health and safety procedures regularly
     

Scope of the Policy
This policy applies to:

  • Employees

  • Temporary workers

  • Agency staff

  • Contractors

  • Clients where applicable

  • Visitors to our premises
     

All workers supplied through our recruitment services are expected to follow client site health and safety procedures alongside our own operational standards.

Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities
Management at Clementine Recruitment London is responsible for:

  • Promoting a positive health and safety culture

  • Implementing safe working procedures

  • Conducting risk assessments where appropriate

  • Providing necessary training and guidance

  • Investigating incidents and concerns

  • Monitoring compliance with health and safety requirements

  • Ensuring workers understand their responsibilities
     

Employee & Worker Responsibilities
All employees and workers are expected to:

  • Take reasonable care of their own health and safety

  • Follow workplace safety instructions

  • Use equipment safely and correctly

  • Wear required PPE where applicable

  • Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately

  • Cooperate with health and safety procedures

  • Avoid behaviour that may endanger themselves or others
     

Failure to follow safety procedures may result in disciplinary action or removal from assignments where appropriate.

Risk Assessments
We aim to identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures to reduce risks.
Risk assessments may cover:

  • Manual handling

  • Slips, trips, and falls

  • Lone working

  • Workplace violence or aggression

  • PPE requirements

  • Infection prevention

  • Hazardous substances

  • Equipment safety

  • Fatigue and stress-related risks

 
Where necessary, site-specific assessments may be completed in cooperation with clients.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Where required, appropriate PPE must be worn and used correctly.
Depending on the role and environment, PPE may include:

 

  • High-visibility clothing

  • Gloves

  • Safety footwear

  • Face masks

  • Protective eyewear

  • Hard hats

  • Protective aprons
     

Workers are responsible for reporting damaged or unsuitable PPE immediately.

Accident & Incident Reporting
All accidents, injuries, near misses, or unsafe situations must be reported as soon as possible.
Incidents are reviewed to:

  • Identify root causes

  • Prevent recurrence

  • Improve workplace safety procedures

  • Support legal compliance where applicable
     

Where required, incidents may be reported in accordance with RIDDOR requirements.

Training & Awareness
We encourage ongoing health and safety awareness throughout our operations.
Workers may receive guidance or training relating to:

  • Manual handling

  • Infection control

  • Workplace conduct

  • Safe equipment usage

  • Fire safety

  • Emergency procedures

  • PPE usage

  • Industry-specific safety practices
     

Emergency Procedures
Workers are expected to:

  • Follow client site emergency procedures

  • Familiarise themselves with evacuation routes

  • Report emergencies immediately

  • Cooperate with emergency services and site management where necessary
     

Mental Health & Wellbeing
We recognise the importance of worker wellbeing and aim to promote respectful, supportive, and professional working environments.
Bullying, harassment, discrimination, or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated.
Legal Compliance
This policy supports compliance with relevant UK legislation, including:

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations

  • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
     

Policy Review
This Health & Safety Policy may be reviewed periodically to ensure continued compliance with legal obligations, operational requirements, and industry best practices.

Contact Information
For further information regarding this Health & Safety Policy, please contact:
Clementine Recruitment London
Email: info@clementinerecruitmentlondon.com
Phone: +44 7428 738881

 

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