Ensuring that our offices are safe places to work and visit, and that we continue to strive to reduce our environmental impact, is a cornerstone of everyday life at Man. Our colleagues are actively engaged in making this happen.

 

EHS Management System

We are currently drafting a number of EHS procedures to create our new EHS Management System (EHSMS), covering policies including lone working, site rules for works contractors, manual handling and risk assessments. Specific procedures apply to different sites, and this is an evolving resource.

 

Emergency response

Each office has published in common areas (such as stairs, kitchens, lift lobbies or corridors) posters or notices showing what to do in the event of an emergency.

 

Accident, incident and near-miss (AIN) reporting

It is important that reports are made by staff and visitors witnessing, or involved in, any accident – AIN Report Forms are available from the EHS Management System.

 

First aid

First aid equipment and trained first aiders are available in all offices.

 

Display screen equipment (DSE)

All UK staff are given a DSE assessment when joining or moving desk, to make sure their workstation is comfortable to work at, with all desktop equipment in the best possible position. Procedures for similar assessments in our other offices are currently being reviewed.

 

Manual handling

If an employee’s job involves regular lifting and/or movement of large, heavy or awkward shaped objects, a manual handling risk assessment is required. Staff involved would typically include post, maintenance and Technology Group people.

 

Hazards and risk assessments

Risk assessments, used to improve understanding of potential hazards from work related tasks, are undertaken regularly, and used to develop control measures, leading to safer tasks and workplaces.

 

EHS staff consultation

Man engages its staff to ensure that all EHS needs are addressed. We intend in time to have representatives from most areas in which the company operates.

 

Recycling

Man looks to recycle as much of its waste as is reasonably practicable; every employee can help. Most offices provide recycling facilities, usually for paper, cardboard, cans and plastic. We also try to ensure that redundant IT equipment and used batteries are recycled.