Gemma Archibald, Director of Alcumus SafeContractor, said: “Major organisations simply cannot afford to run the risk of employing contractors who cannot prove that they have sound health and safety policies.”
Archibald adds, “More companies need to understand the importance of adopting good risk management in the way Garland UK has done. The firm’s high standard has set an example that hopefully will be followed by other companies within the roofing sector. SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.”
As part of the SafeContractor and Sustainability accreditation processes, Garland UK submitted detailed and robust Health & Safety and Environmental Policies, Modern Slavery procedures & due diligence, and Sustainability road maps to highlight the proactive steps being taken to address essential health and safety and environmental issues.
Garland UK’s Health & Safety and Compliance Manager, Andy Dickens, commented;