Health & Safety management should be your number one priority…
Your company is legally required to manage their workplace Health & Safety properly. In fact, there are several Health & Safety laws that detail your legal requirements, including:
The Health & Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981.
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
This ensures you keep your staff, customers, visitors and members of the public safe at all times. But, failure to comply with your legal obligations can have serious consequences for your business. For example, an employee might be injured, which could result in financial and legal damages.
When you outsource your Health & Safety to Peninsula, we monitor and uphold your legal obligations. As a customer, you can enjoy:
Essential Health & Safety documentation.
Award-winning wellbeing support for staff.
Unlimited support to deal with any Health & Safety issue.
It's just one of the reasons why so many transport and warehousing businesses choose to work with Peninsula.
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Our 24/7 advice line is there when you need it
The logistics industry is ever-changing, meaning issues can arise when you least expect it. And if a problem with Health & Safety occurs, it’s your legal responsibility to manage it.
But, you might find difficulty resolving a safety issue without the proper knowledge or training. And, during unsociable hours, or public holidays - where can you turn for help - especially if you’re a small business without a dedicated safety department?
When you choose to outsource your Health & Safety management to Peninsula, we can help any time or day. With our 24/7 safety advice line - operating 365 days a year - you can be sure help is on hand whenever you need it.
So, whether you're dealing with an urgent issue on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve, weekday or weekend, Peninsula's advice line can support you if and when you need it.
Perfect your policies with Peninsula’s documentation service
Health & Safety legislation requires you to provide certain documentation. For example, you must create and keep:
Accident records.
Details of staff Health & Safety training.
But, in a logistics business, every minute counts. Whether you’re ensuring delivery and distribution is on time, or making sure your customers are happy with the final product, there’s a lot to consider. So how do you find the time to create legal paperwork?
When you outsource your Health & Safety to Peninsula, our team of expert consultants will craft all your required policies and paperwork. We'll help your workplace maintain robust safety procedures that protect everyone from harm, as well as ensuring your legal compliance.
A risk assessment service you can rely on
In the transport and warehousing industry, Health & Safety is even more paramount. In fact, 15 workers in the sector suffered fatal accidents from 2022 to 2023. So it’s important to identify risks as soon as they appear.
For example, common hazards in the transport and warehousing industry include:
Falling objects.
But, without sufficient Health & Safety knowledge, experience or qualifications, identifying hazards can be a struggle. And if you fail to mitigate the risk of harm in your workplace you might fail to uphold your compliance.
That's why when you outsource your Health & Safety to Peninsula, we help you do your workplace risk assessment in person, at a time that suits you. After your visit, you’ll receive a personalised action plan - which advises what controls you need to protect people from any Health & Safety risks present.
We've also created a free risk assessment and method statement template ready for you to download and use in your business.
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Contact Peninsula’s Health & Safety consultants today
Whilst you focus on managing the operation of your business, we'll take care of your Health & Safety.
Our transport and warehousing safety consultants offer assistance to our clients 24/7, 365 days a year. So no matter the problem, we're here to help you. And, thanks to our risk assessment service, we can help you identify safety hazards in your premises at a time that suits you.
Not to mention, with our documentation service - we ensure your policies are drafted perfectly. So whilst you maintain the logistics of your supply chain, you can be assured that your approach to Health & Safety is effective.
It's all a part of your Peninsula package. Contact us today with all your transport and warehousing Health & Safety needs.
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