Health & Safety Statement
Meplas Limited | Meplas (Spilsby) Limited
At Meplas, the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors, visitors and everyone affected by our operations are of the highest importance.
As a UK-based plastic recycling business, we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment across our facilities and ensuring that our recycling activities are carried out responsibly, efficiently and in accordance with applicable UK health and safety legislation.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
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Safe Working Environment: Providing and maintaining safe workplaces, machinery, equipment and systems of work across our recycling facilities.
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Risk Assessment and Prevention: Identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks and implementing appropriate control measures to prevent accidents, injuries and occupational illnesses.
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Employee Training and Awareness: Ensuring employees receive appropriate health and safety information, instruction, training and supervision to perform their duties safely.
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Machinery and Operational Safety: Maintaining appropriate safety procedures for material handling, sorting, shredding, washing, drying, pelletising and other recycling processes.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Providing suitable PPE where required and ensuring employees understand its correct use.
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Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Maintaining appropriate fire prevention measures, emergency procedures and evacuation arrangements.
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Safe Material Handling and Storage: Implementing safe procedures for receiving, transporting, processing and storing recyclable materials.
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Consultation and Communication: Encouraging employees to report hazards, near misses and safety concerns, and promoting open communication on health and safety matters.
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Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviewing our working practices, risk assessments and safety procedures to improve our health and safety performance.
Legal Compliance
Meplas is committed to complying with applicable UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and relevant supporting regulations.
We recognise our responsibility to take reasonably practicable steps to protect employees and others who may be affected by our business activities.
Shared Responsibility
Health and safety is a shared responsibility throughout our organisation.
Management is responsible for providing appropriate resources, implementing safe working procedures and maintaining effective safety arrangements.
All employees are expected to follow established safety procedures, use equipment responsibly, wear required protective equipment and promptly report any unsafe conditions or incidents.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review our health and safety arrangements to reflect changes in operational activities, equipment, working environments and regulatory requirements.
Our aim is to promote a positive safety culture where everyone can work confidently and safely.
At Meplas, safety is an essential part of responsible recycling and sustainable business operations.