Health & Safety

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.

100% Right to Work checked

CSCS verified workforce

£10m Employers' Liability

01Approach

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

02Policies

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.

03Expectations

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

04Answers

Health & Safety FAQs

Before any operative is placed on site, we verify CSCS card validity, check Right to Work documentation, confirm relevant qualifications and tickets, carry out ID verification, and ensure the worker has appropriate PPE. For management roles, we verify SMSTS/SSSTS certification and first aid qualifications.

Yes. All operatives receive a pre-placement briefing covering general site safety expectations. We also support client-specific inductions and ensure workers understand the site rules and safety protocols before starting work.

We have a clear incident reporting procedure. All incidents, near-misses, and safety observations are recorded, investigated, and reported to our management team and the client. We conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Hard Hat maintains comprehensive insurance including £10m Employer's Liability, £5m Public Liability, £2m Professional Indemnity, and £250k Cyber Insurance. Certificates are available on request.

Hard Hat is committed to maintaining the highest safety standards. We follow HSE guidance, CDM 2015 regulations, and work towards continuous improvement in our health and safety management system. Our processes are designed to meet Tier 1 contractor and Constructionline Gold standards.