Our Green Hands Initiative is an internal environmental strategy and action plan for Hughes and Salvidge. The plan includes seven key performance categories.
COSHH, Waste, Sustainability, Procurement, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, and Community. Each category covers one of the main targets currently identified through our existing Environmental Management System. Each performance category is made up of a series action points that allow us to see what we are doing well and provides us with steps for positive reinforcement, improvement and development.
Environmental Champions
Our Green Hands Initiative includes a scoring matrix that enables our SHEQ Team to monitor performance on site and employees have volunteered to be ‘Environmental Champions’ on each of our sites to assist in embedding the Initiative.
Reducing Our Environmental Impact
We have had fantastic feedback about Green Hands both internally and externally from employees, shareholders and clients who appreciate the extra efforts we go to, to control and reduce our environmental impact.
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Sustainability
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Procurement
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Health & Wellbeing
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Community
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COSHH
COSHH Objectives
- Operatives have in date COSHH assessments and data sheets and are trained on their use
- COSHH materials stored safely in a COSHH cabinet and ventilated
- Signage in place where required on all COSHH items and related cabinets
- Gas bottles stored in a lockable gas cage and signage in place, oxygen kept separate and at least 3 meters from buildings
- Full and empty gas bottles to be seperated
- Fuel and Oil in a double bunded bowser, response plan displayed and area fenced off
- Fuel bowsers checked for leaks and any spills cleaned up immediately
- Spill Kit Bags kept in bins external to bowsers
Waste
Waste Objectives
- Reduce the use of single use items, both plastic and paper
- Recycling bins with clear and informative signage about what can be recycled
- Ensure office furniture is relocated at the end of each project
- Ensure waste is segregated to ensure loads arent contaminated when removed from site. We aim to recycle 100% demolition arisings
- Utilise sister companies to re-use demolition arisings, for example – K&B Crushers
- Site waste management plan readily available, EWC and SIC code crib cards.
- Keep accurate records of all removed waste and recycling to ensure 100% traceability
Sustainability
Sustainability Objectives
- Ensure recycled paper and stationary is used in both offices and sites
- Reduce water useage by targeting areas of demolition
- Install of water tracking (eg. Water meters)
- Recycle water used on site
- Keep accurate records of water/fuel/gas/electricity useage
- Reduce Co2 emmisions by minimising traffic movements and not allowing machines or vehicles to idle when not being used in line with our carbon trust focus areas
Procurement
Procurement Objectives
- Latest eco-friendly machines procured
- Aim for 100% electric/hybrid vehicles, including all company vehicles and plant
- Where applicable, hire carbon neutral plant that run off renewable energy
- Establish which companies have polices in line with H&S Green Hands Initiative
Environment
Environment Objectives
- Install noise, vibration and dust monitors
- Prevent contamination to waterways by using witches hats and pads over drains
- Ensure natural England have given confirmation of demolition works
- Tree and Flora protection in place and secure
- Clear information on invasive plants and protected species displayed on sites
- Liaise with environment agency and other relevant parties to ensure procedures to protect are in place
- Clean footwear for working near waterways
Health & Wellbeing
Health & Wellbeing Objectives
- Ensure correct numbers of first aiders and mental health first aiders on site
- Promote workforce involvement and employee consultation on new initiatives
- Clearly display company helpline in all offices and sites and promote use
- Promote open door policy in all offices and sites
- Team and Individual awards
- Provide training and development opportunities
- Good supply of protective clothing and PPE
Community
Community Objectives
- Work with local community to encourage good relationships
- Letter drop to notify local residents of demolition works and contact details incase of concerns
- Approach local businesses to become approved suppliers
- Support local charities and schemes
- Engage positively with surroundings as temporary members of each community
- Display CCS banners, posters and information both inside and outside of site
- Clearly defined traffic routes and times to minimise disruption to the community
