A Safe Pair of Hands
EcoNorth are passionate about providing our team with a safe, healthy and happy working environment, and assuring our clients of the high standards we work to.
Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
Our Health and Safety system is now fully OHSAS 18001:2007 certified having been independently verified by Ocean Certification demonstrating to staff and clients alike that we are as safe and caring company, legally compliant and committed to continually improving our systems and practices.
Furthermore we are fully accredited by Acclaim Accreditation, which certifies our ability to carry out work safely and to the standards required under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Acclaim Accreditation is a member of ‘Safety Schemes In Procurement’ (SSIP), which is an umbrella organisation for stage 1 health and safety assessment schemes. SSIP is recognised by a large and growing number of buyers within the construction industry. We are a registered supplier with Constructionline the UK’s leading procurement and supply chain management service.
All projects are subject to rigorous activity and site-specific Risk Assessments and are updated in the field as and when new risks are identified.
The EcoNorth Quality Policy and Procedures set out our robust approach to ensuring quality across all our working practices. Specifically, we follow clear quality control procedure and every document produced, including maps and target notes, go through a three-stage review process including a technical review by a Senior Ecologist and final sign off by the Principal Ecologist or Managing Director. EcoNorth is currently working towards ISO9001 accreditation which it anticipates having in place shortly.
EcoNorth is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and to ensuring that all employees, job applicants, costumers and other people with whom we deal are treated fairly and not subject to unfair discrimination.
We strive to deliver excellent service every time, but we know we are not perfect. EcoNorth views complaints as an opportunity to learn and improve for the future, as well as a chance to put things right for the person or organisation which is why have a clear and transparent complaints policy.
No matter how large or small your project it is we understand that development can be a risky business which is why we ensure we have an appropriate level of insurance to put your mind at ease. EcoNorth is insured for £10 million public liability, professional indemnity and employers liability.
We maintain a robust internal set of further policies and procedures that ensure our team conduct their work safely and in a effective professional manner. If you would like further information then contact us.
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EcoNorth’s Privacy Policy explains our principles with regard to the collection, processing, storage and disclosure of your personal data. Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our policy and contact us if you have any questions.
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I joined EcoNorth in 2013 as the fourth member of the team and its first Managing Director, but I was no stranger to our then shared offices with Northumberland Wildlife Trust where I had volunteered as an undergraduate. Things have changed somewhat since I was an undergraduate and I now have the privilege of leading […]
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