Health & Safety

LDD Fire Protection understands the importance of a positive and comprehensive approach to health and safety in modern construction. As standard procedures, plant and site practices evolve to meet the exacting standards demanded by professionals within the industry, it is essential that safety policies remain at the forefront of our minds throughout the project. We have a dedicated in-house team to implement our company policy and ensure the health and safety of our employees and anyone affected by our activities.

This is achieved by:

• Method Statements and Risk Assessments
• Effective communication and consultation with employees regarding their responsibilities
• Inductions and regular toolbox talks
• 100% CSCS compliance (In-house CSCS test centre)
• Regular site visits by HSQE and Contracts Managers to review our policies and on-site practices
• Continual development through training – see below
• Maintaining our own machinery / plant in-house including PAT testing
• Accredited by various safety schemes (including but not limited to) – CHAS, ROSPA, Constructionline
• Previously audited by main contractors with regard to Health & Safety
• Compliant with security and health and safety standards expected for Airside, Olympic, LUL and Government works
• Proactive approach to accident investigation
• In-house HAVS equipment database – 1,700 tools and their associated EAV & ELV limits

Training

As part of our stringent Health & Safety policies and quality controls, LDDFP ensures that all members of staff receive the necessary training to professionally execute all tasks within their remit. We encourage our staff to focus on their continual professional development, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and understanding of our specific activities and the construction industry as a whole.

Our training modules include:

• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection – all Operatives
• NVQ Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection – Supervisors
• Firas Training and Accreditation (all modules)
• CSCS
• First Aid Training
• Construction Site Manager’s Safety Certificate
• IOSH Managing Safely
• PASMA certification
• Brokk Operators License
• IPAF – Powered Access License
• Gatwick / BAA Airside Pass
• London Underground Accreditation
• Abrasive Wheels Training
• Hilti Powder Actuated Tool training

Environment

LDD Fire Protection is committed to sustainable development and strives to achieve the highest level of environmental compliance through procedural review, careful monitoring of waste and emissions and improved levels of training and awareness for all members of staff.

Our environmental management systems meet ISO 14001:2004 standards and by identifying potential nuisance risks and waste issues prior to commencement of our works, we are able to effectively implement controls that have helped our customers achieve their desired BREEAM / LEED ratings.

• Monitoring and consideration of CO2 emissions from transport and site activities
• Project specific waste removal and recycling plans
• ISO 9001:2008 and 14001:2004 accredited
• Current recycling rate of 94% (average)
• Licensed waste carriers and brokers
• Strict policy of waste segregation