The Property Department of a Diocese recognised gaps in their Health & Safety arrangements. Their work activities had not been risk assessed, the corporate H&S Policy didn’t adequately cover their needs, and there was no formal Contractor Management Policy in place.
This meant they weren’t sufficiently auditing their contractors or ensuring compliance with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. The team also wanted ongoing access to a Health & Safety lead for support with day-to-day queries.
Safewell Solution
Safewell provided a Retained Health and Safety advisor service to give the Property Department long-term, practical support. Key steps included:
Conducting a H&S Compliance Audit and Umbrella Risk Assessment to identify gaps in compliance and contractor management.
Developing a tailored H&S Management System for the Property Department.
Creating a Contractor Code of Practice, enabling the team to request documentation, audit contractors effectively, and ensure compliance with CDM 2015.
Designing and delivering a bespoke H&S training course for staff, ensuring they understood their responsibilities under legislation and could confidently operate the Contractor Management system.
Providing ongoing support as the department’s retained H&S advisor, offering guidance for any Health & Safety or Fire Safety queries.
The Outcome:
The Diocese’s Property Department now has a robust and practical Health & Safety framework in place. Contractors are managed and audited consistently, staff are trained and confident in their roles, and the department benefits from ongoing access to expert advice.
By working with Safewell, the Property Department gained the structure and support they needed to improve compliance, strengthen contractor management, and build a safer way of working for everyone involved.
