1. Policy Statement
C Plus Security is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all employees, contractors, clients, visitors, and members of the public who may be affected by our work activities.
We understand that security work can involve challenging environments such as construction sites, public venues, retail premises, offices, residential properties, and event locations. These environments may present risks including accidents, physical injury, workplace violence, lone working hazards, slips and trips, and emergency situations.
C Plus Security will take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illness by maintaining safe working conditions, providing training, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring effective supervision.
This policy supports compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and related regulations.
Health and safety is the responsibility of everyone. All employees must cooperate fully with this policy and take reasonable care to protect themselves and others.
2. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Promote a safe working environment for all staff
- Reduce workplace accidents and incidents
- Ensure legal compliance with UK health and safety laws
- Provide clear responsibilities and reporting procedures
- Encourage safe working behaviour and professionalism
3. Scope
This policy applies to:
- All employees of C Plus Security
- Temporary staff and contractors
- All company assignments including guarding, mobile patrols, event security, and CCTV monitoring
- All client premises and working locations across the UK
4. Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities
C Plus Security management is responsible for:
- Providing safe working conditions
- Ensuring risk assessments are completed where required
- Providing suitable training and supervision
- Ensuring staff have the correct PPE and safety equipment
- Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions
- Reviewing this policy regularly
Employee Responsibilities
All employees must:
- Follow company procedures and site instructions
- Use PPE and equipment correctly
- Report hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, and near misses immediately
- Avoid unsafe behaviour that could endanger themselves or others
- Attend required training and safety briefings
- Cooperate during emergency situations
Failure to follow safety procedures may result in disciplinary action.
5. Risk Assessments
C Plus Security will carry out risk assessments where required to identify hazards and reduce risks. These may include risks related to:
- Lone working
- Conflict and aggressive behaviour
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Manual handling
- Site-specific hazards
- Fire and emergency evacuation
Risk assessments will be reviewed regularly and updated if site conditions change.
6. Training and Competence
C Plus Security will ensure employees receive appropriate training, including:
- Health and safety awareness
- Conflict management and de-escalation
- Emergency response and fire safety
- Incident reporting procedures
- Lone worker safety
Employees must not perform tasks they are not trained or authorised to carry out.
7. Accident and Incident Reporting
All accidents, incidents, injuries, and near misses must be reported immediately to a supervisor or management. This includes:
- Physical injuries
- Aggressive incidents or threats
- Property damage
- Unsafe equipment or hazards
C Plus Security will investigate incidents to prevent reoccurrence and comply with legal reporting requirements where necessary.
8. Emergency Procedures
All staff must follow site emergency instructions, including fire evacuation procedures, assembly points, and escalation procedures. Employees must cooperate fully during emergency situations and report any concerns immediately.
9. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Where required, employees must wear the correct PPE such as:
- High-visibility jackets
- Safety boots
- Gloves
- Hard hats (construction sites)
Failure to use PPE properly is considered a serious safety breach.
10. Policy Review
This policy will be reviewed annually or sooner if required due to operational changes, incidents, or legal updates.