Health and Safety Policy

1. Introduction

This Health and Safety Policy outlines the commitment of Summit International Ltd, trading as Summit Digital, to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, visitors, and any other individuals who may be affected by our operations. This policy applies to all activities carried out by Summit Digital at its registered address and any other locations where our business operates.

2. Objectives

Our primary objectives in relation to health and safety are as follows:

  • To provide a safe and healthy working environment for all individuals associated with our business.

  • To prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses through proactive measures and risk assessments.

  • To ensure compliance with relevant health and safety laws, regulations, and industry standards.

  • To provide adequate training and information to employees and contractors to enable them to work safely and contribute to a culture of health and safety awareness.

  • To continuously improve our health and safety performance by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing appropriate measures.

3. Responsibilities

3.1 Management

Summit Digital's management team is responsible for:

  • Setting health and safety objectives and performance targets.

  • Providing necessary resources to ensure the effective implementation of health and safety measures.

  • Monitoring and reviewing health and safety performance regularly.

  • Encouraging a culture of health and safety awareness and accountability.

3.2 Employees and Contractors

All employees and contractors are responsible for:

  • Complying with health and safety policies, procedures, and instructions.

  • Reporting hazards, incidents, and near misses promptly to their supervisors or management.

  • Participating in health and safety training and raising concerns about safety issues.

4. Risk Assessment and Control

Summit Digital is committed to identifying potential hazards associated with its activities and implementing appropriate control measures to mitigate these risks. This includes:

  • Regularly conducting risk assessments for all work activities.

  • Providing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) where required.

  • Implementing safe work procedures and guidelines.

  • Regularly reviewing and updating risk assessments as necessary.

5. Training and Information

We ensure that all employees and contractors receive adequate training and information to work safely. This includes:

  • Induction training for new employees and contractors, covering health and safety policies and procedures.

  • Ongoing training and updates on health and safety matters.

  • Communication of relevant health and safety information to all personnel.

6. Emergency Preparedness

Summit Digital is committed to being prepared for emergencies. This includes:

  • Developing and communicating emergency procedures, such as fire evacuation plans.

  • Conducting regular drills to ensure familiarity with emergency procedures.

  • Providing adequate first aid facilities and trained first aiders.

7. Compliance and Continuous Improvement

We strive to meet or exceed all relevant health and safety laws, regulations, and standards. This includes:

  • Regularly reviewing and updating our health and safety policy to ensure its effectiveness.

  • Engaging in continuous improvement efforts based on incident investigations, risk assessments, and feedback.

8. Conclusion

This Health and Safety Policy reflects Summit Digital's commitment to the well-being of all individuals associated with our business. Health and safety are integral parts of our operations, and we are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety in all that we do.

This policy was updated on the 23rd August 2023.