Health & Safety Policy

01 Statement of Intent

LineTech Services Ltd is a specialist overhead powerline contractor operating in an industry where the safety of our people is paramount. The health, safety and welfare of our employees, subcontractors, clients and the public is our highest priority and will never be compromised in the pursuit of production or profit.

We are committed to complying fully with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, the Work at Height Regulations 2005, and all other relevant statutory provisions and industry standards, including the ENA and DNO safety rules applicable to the networks on which we work.

02 Our Commitments

• Provide and maintain safe systems of work, plant and equipment for all operations
• Assess and control risk through documented Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS) and point-of-work risk assessment (SMART Starts)
• Ensure all operatives are competent, DNO-authorised where required, and hold current ECS/CSCS and task-specific training
• Provide appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure it is worn and maintained
• Maintain safe working at height, live-line and de-energised working practices, and effective isolation and permit-to-work procedures
• Consult with employees on matters affecting their health and safety
• Investigate all accidents, incidents and near-misses and act on the findings
• Provide adequate information, instruction, training and supervision

03 Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for health and safety rests with the Managing Directors. Day-to-day responsibility for ensuring this policy is implemented rests with supervisors and chargehands on site. Every employee has a duty to take reasonable care of their own safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions, and to co-operate with the company on health and safety matters.

04 Risk Management & Competence

No task is undertaken without a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. Our digital field operations platform records RAMS, SMART Start point-of-work assessments, harness and vehicle inspections, and daily completions, giving real-time assurance that controls are in place before work begins. Operative competence, authorisations and training records are maintained and monitored centrally.

05 Monitoring & Review

Performance is monitored through site inspections, audits, accident and near-miss reporting, and management review. This policy is reviewed at least annually, and following any significant change in legislation, operations or organisation, to ensure it remains effective and relevant. LineTech works towards and maintains recognised safety accreditations including SafeContractor and SSIP.

06 Authorisation