Environmental Policy

Objectives

1.       To ensure that the Company fulfils all its statutory responsibilities, and complies with the regulatory codes of practice using the best available techniques not entailing excessive cost to protect the environment from damage.

2.       To have a managed programme to achieve standards appropriate to each type of environment impairment and by periodically revising standards to produce an on-going improvement.

Programme will include

1.       The assessment of pollution risk associated with purchased materials and their methods of disposal.

2.       The monitoring of outputs to the environment.

3.       The selection and monitoring of processes with regard to the pollution risk of end products and by products.

4.       The re-cycling of waste products, both within the Company and via outside agencies.

5.       The incorporation of energy conservation as a management strategy to reduce costs and protect the environment.

6.       Co-operation with environmental agencies such as water and river authorities.

7.       The maintenance and improvement of the sites on which the Company operates.

8.       The communication of the policy to all employees to encourage their active participation.

9.       The means to monitor the application and effectiveness of the policy.

Equal Opportunities

The Company recognises that discrimination in the workplace in any form, is unacceptable and in most cases unlawful. We have therefore adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy to ensure that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and without favour or prejudice. We are committed to applying this policy throughout all areas of employment; recruitment and selection, training, development and promotion. In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

The following sets down the key points of the policy, and any breach of the policy will lead to disciplinary action which may include dismissal. Each and every employee has a duty to observe and apply the policy at all times. The policy will be implemented in accordance with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the Sex Discrimination Acts 1975 and 1986, the Race Relations Act 1976, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

To ensure that we reach the widest cross section of the community, all vacancies will be advertised through the appropriate agencies, or independent media, as well as being advertised internally. We will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic, or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political opinion/affiliation, age or religion. Our application form will be as simple and straight forward as possible and we will not ask for unnecessary information.

Interview questions will be related to the requirements of the job and we will not seek irrelevant qualifications. Applicants will be short listed/selected solely on the basis of capability. Each and every employee has an obligation to make a positive contribution towards engendering an environment of equal opportunity throughout the business. The Grievance Procedure is available to any individual who believes that they have been discriminated against, and the Company would urge those individuals to pursue their rights through this channel.

Health & Safety

The management of Tamar Cruising fully recognises and is committed to its legal and moral obligation to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all its employees whilst engaged in their work activities and to the public using their services.

As a fundamental part of their commitment to Health and Safety they have documented, implemented and are maintaining a system that encompasses Health and Safety functions and complies  with the requirements of the law and industry best practice.In discharging this duty, the company undertakes to assess relevant risks and hazards to prepare, resource and give effect to such policies and procedures to ensure the following:

§         Safe plant and equipment with safe systems of operation.

§         Safe working environment with safe access and egress.

§         Arrangements for the safe handling, use and storage of articles and substances that may be hazardous to health.

§         The provision of safe and competent co-workers.

§         The provision of information, instruction, training and where appropriate, adequate supervision to ensure that work is carried out safely and without risks to health.

Tamar Cruising also acknowledges its statutory duty to carry on its undertaking in such a way as to ensure the health and safety of any persons not in their employment, either on the company’s premises and crafts or on any other premises where they may be affected by their acts or omissions.

The Partners are ultimately responsible for any injury or loss caused by the acts or omissions of the company or any of its employees if carried out within the bounds of their employment. The company has taken out insurances to compensate any person suffering loss arising from such acts or omissions in accordance with its legal and ethical duties.

Tamar Cruising confirms that it will consult with employees on matters of health and safety and that it will aim to reduce the risks of illness, accidents and incidents arising from its activities. In addition they agree to liaise with enforcing authorities, ensuring that all incidents, where appropriate, are reported to the Health and Safety Executive as required by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 1995 in accordance with statutory requirements. 

As the management of Tamar Cruising have given clear commitment to the health and safety or their employees and others, all employees are reminded that they have legal and moral obligations/duties upon them. These are to work in ways that ensure the safety of themselves and others and to fully co-operate with their employer on all health and safety matters and the company requires that these duties are observed at all times.

Tamar Cruising are committed to providing adequate and appropriate resources to implement this policy, ensuring that the necessary finance, skills and empowerment are available. Objectives will be set, measured and reported on at the annual Management Review Meeting. The company’s management and all employees are committed to ensuring that our arrangements are effective and full commitment is given to making continual improvements to these arrangements.

This policy is available to interested parties and will be reviewed periodically. Audits and monitoring will be carried out to verify compliance with the requirements of all arrangements and procedures.