Health & Safety
Safety is non-negotiable. Every operative we supply is vetted, qualified, and briefed to meet the health and safety standards required by principal contractors and CDM 2015 regulations.
Our Approach to Construction Site Safety
At Hard Hat Recruitment, health and safety is embedded in every aspect of our workforce supply process. From initial candidate registration through to on-site placement, we maintain rigorous safety standards designed to protect workers, contractors, and the public.
We understand that Tier 1 contractors and principal contractors require supply chain partners who take safety seriously — not as a tick-box exercise, but as a fundamental operating principle. Our health and safety management system is designed to meet Constructionline Gold and CHAS standards, ensuring our processes align with industry best practice.
Every operative we supply holds a valid CSCS card verified against the CITB database. We check Right to Work documentation, confirm relevant qualifications and training tickets, and ensure workers understand the safety requirements of their specific role before deployment. Our compliance team maintains detailed records on every worker, providing a full audit trail for our clients.
£10m
Employer's Liability
£5m
Public Liability
£2m
Professional Indemnity
£250k
Cyber Insurance
Our Health & Safety Policies
Risk Assessment & Method Statements
We ensure all high-risk activities have appropriate RAMS in place before work commences. Our team reviews client RAMS and briefs operatives on specific hazards and control measures relevant to their placement.
PPE Compliance
Every operative we supply is equipped with appropriate PPE for their role. We verify PPE condition and suitability before placement and support clients in enforcing PPE requirements on site.
CSCS Card Verification
We verify every CSCS card against the CITB database before placement. Cards are checked for validity, correct occupation classification, and expiry date. Expired or invalid cards result in non-placement.
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Hard Hat operates a zero-tolerance policy on drug and alcohol use. We support client testing programmes and will immediately remove any operative who fails a drug or alcohol test from our active workforce.
Incident Reporting
All incidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences are reported within 24 hours. We maintain detailed records and work with clients to investigate root causes and implement preventive measures.
CDM 2015 Compliance
We understand our duties under CDM 2015 and ensure all workers we supply are competent, informed, and appropriately supervised for the tasks they are asked to carry out on site.
What We Expect From Our Workers
Every operative supplied by Hard Hat is expected to:
- Attend site inductions and follow all safety briefings
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times while on site
- Report any hazards, near-misses, or unsafe conditions immediately
- Follow all site rules and method statements
- Never work under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Carry valid CSCS card and ID at all times
- Refuse to carry out work they believe to be unsafe
- Cooperate with supervisors and safety personnel