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Health & Safety Policy

Our Commitment to Health & Safety

At Mere UK Ltd, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees, clients, contractors, and the public is a top priority. We are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of health and safety in all areas of our operations.

We recognise that effective health and safety management is essential to protecting people, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering professional services safely and responsibly.

Our aim is to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related ill health by maintaining safe systems of work and continuously improving our health and safety practices.

Legal Compliance

Mere UK Ltd operates in full accordance with relevant UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations.

We are committed to:

  • Meeting all legal health and safety obligations

  • Following industry best practices

  • Maintaining compliance with applicable safety standards

  • Regularly reviewing our procedures and policies

Our Health & Safety Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities

Management at Mere UK Ltd is responsible for:

  • Providing a safe working environment for employees and contractors

  • Ensuring safe equipment, materials, and working practices are used

  • Carrying out risk assessments where necessary

  • Providing appropriate health and safety training

  • Monitoring safety performance and addressing risks promptly

  • Ensuring all work is planned and carried out safely

Employee Responsibilities

All employees and contractors working with Mere UK Ltd are expected to:

  • Take reasonable care of their own health and safety

  • Follow all company health and safety procedures

  • Use equipment and protective equipment correctly

  • Report hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents immediately

  • Cooperate with management on all safety matters

Health and safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone plays an important role in maintaining a safe workplace.

Risk Assessment & Safe Working Practices

To minimise risks, Mere UK Ltd implements appropriate risk assessments and method statements before carrying out work where required.

Our safety procedures may include:

  • Site risk assessments

  • Safe systems of work

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Equipment safety checks

  • Safe access and working practices

  • Ongoing monitoring of work activities

These procedures help ensure work is carried out safely for both our team and our clients.

Training & Competence

We believe that proper training and competence are essential to maintaining a safe workplace.

Mere UK Ltd ensures that employees receive appropriate training relevant to their roles, including:

  • Health and safety awareness

  • Safe use of equipment and tools

  • Industry-specific safety procedures

  • Emergency procedures

Training is reviewed periodically to ensure continued competence and awareness.

Continuous Improvement

Health and safety is an ongoing process. Mere UK Ltd is committed to continually improving our safety standards through:

  • Regular policy reviews

  • Monitoring safety performance

  • Learning from incidents or near misses

  • Updating procedures where necessary

Policy Review

This Health & Safety Policy is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains effective, relevant, and compliant with current legislation and industry best practices.