River Calder Stone's Health & Safety

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At River Calder Stone Limited, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and welfare for our employees, customers, contractors, and visitors. We operate in full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and all relevant UK legislation, ensuring safe working environments across our grab hire, aggregate supply, and recycling operations.

Our Commitment to Safety

We take every reasonable step to:

Provide and maintain safe equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
 

Identify, assess, and control risks associated with our operations.
 

Ensure all staff receive appropriate health and safety training.
 

Supply suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where required.
 

Monitor and continuously improve our health and safety standards.
 

Site Access & Visitor Safety

For the safety of everyone, strict rules apply to all visitors and customers attending our site:

No unsupervised access: Visitors are not permitted to enter the yard or recycling facility unaccompanied.
 

Appointments required: All visits must be pre-booked in advance to ensure safe supervision and controlled access.
 

Sign-in procedure: All visitors must report to reception or a designated supervisor on arrival and sign in before entering operational areas.
 

Mandatory PPE: Visitors must wear appropriate PPE (e.g., high-visibility clothing, safety boots, and helmets) when entering designated work zones.
 

Children & pets prohibited: For safety reasons, children and pets are not permitted on site under any circumstances.
 

Compliance with instructions: Visitors must follow all safety signage and the instructions of authorised personnel at all times.
 

Failure to follow these rules may result in removal from site.

Customer Responsibilities During Deliveries & Collections

Customers must ensure:

Safe and unobstructed access for grab lorries and delivery vehicles.
 

Ground conditions capable of supporting heavy vehicles without risk of damage or instability.
 

That the working area is clear of pedestrians, obstructions, or hazards during loading/unloading.
 

If safe access is not available, services may be refused or rescheduled.

Waste Acceptance & Hazardous Materials

Only approved, inert, non-hazardous waste will be accepted at our recycling facility.
 

Strictly prohibited materials include asbestos, liquids, hazardous chemicals, contaminated soil, tyres, and electrical appliances.
 

Loads found to contain prohibited items will be refused and may incur additional charges.

Our Goal

We are committed to achieving an accident-free workplace and ensuring that every person who interacts with our business does so safely. We review and update our policy regularly to ensure ongoing compliance, improvement, and the highest levels of safety management.

For any site visits, please contact us in advance to make an appointment. Unscheduled arrivals will not be admitted.