F.A.Jones Electrical Installations was established in 1969 to provide an electrical contracting and installation service to commercial and industrial clients. The company adopted a policy, to produce a high standard of workmanship at competitive prices, yet maintain the personal attention the client enjoys, something that larger companies cannot always offer.
Since then the company has built an enviable reputation for service and quality within the electrical contracting industry. To mark the new millennium the company changed its name to F A Jones (Hi-Lighting) Ltd. The company's aim is to continue to develop and expand it’s core business, and further enhance its reputation by tailoring the activities it undertakes to meet the individual clients requirements and to carry out the installation at a time convenient to the client.
General installations, maintenance and ongoing support all form part of the company portfolio as well as assistance where required to enable it’s clients comply with related Health and Safety topics, such as the Disability Discrimination Act.
Safety Policy
It is the policy of F A Jones (Hi-Lighting) Ltd. (“the company”) to take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety at work to all employees and to take all necessary steps to implement such a policy.
The company will do everything reasonably possible to protect all employees and the public, insofar as they come into contact with the company or its products from foreseeable dangers arising from its work.
The company will consult with the employees periodically to ascertain what measures should be taken to increase awareness of health and safety and to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to make this policy effective.
All employees will be made aware of the safety rules and procedures and is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and must ensure that they do not endanger others by their own acts or omissions.
Disciplinary action will be taken against any employee who violates these rules and procedures.
The company will provide training and instruction to enable its employees to perform their work safely and efficiently. The company will provide and maintain safe working conditions and equipment and ensure that electrical equipment and other systems are safe and do not endanger health.
Safety Rules
- Workplaces
Workplaces must be kept clean and tidy with rubbish placed in any receptacles provided. Materials and plant must be properly and safely used, and when not in use be safely secured. Care must be taken to ensure that the workplace is not hazardous to either employees or third parties, including trespassers. - Smoking
The head office, and annexe office are both non-smoking. Smoking is generally discouraged at all times. - Fire
All employees and managers should acquaint themselves with any local fire procedures whilst operating in any client’s premises and abide with accordingly. - Electrical equipment
Any equipment in a dangerous or worn condition must not be used, but must be reported to a senior manager. Any equipment suspected to be faulty must not be used. Except where authorised employees should not attempt to repair electrical equipment, and then only if qualified to do so. - Ladders and steps
Where ladders and steps are used to reach above normal height, employees should ensure that they are firmly based and secure. Where necessary assistance should be sought to prevent them from slipping. - High-level access
Where high-level access equipment is used all employees and managers will be trained in the use of the specific equipment. - Alcohol and drugs
No alcoholic liquor or drugs (other than those prescribed by a registered medical practitioner, and which do not impair the employees ability to safely undertake his/her duties) may be brought onto, used or consumed at any work place. Any person who in the opinion of the company, is under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be suspended and appropriate disciplinary will be taken. - Heavy items
Lifting and carrying of heavy items must be done carefully. Assistance should be sought and obtained. Heavy objects should be lifted in the correct manner without bending the back. - Accidents or illness at work
Any accident or illness whilst carrying out the companies business should be reported to a manager or director as soon as practically possible and ensure that details are entered in any local and company register. If a client is involved the employee must not admit any liability on behalf of himself, other employees or the company. - General
Employees must not engage in any horseplay or misuse any equipment or misuse anything provided in the interest of health and safety. Any practices, which in the opinion of the employee could constitute a hazard to themselves or others, should report the same to a manager or director. Additional rules, which may apply to machinery or high-level access equipment, must be adhered to.
The above policy and safety rules may be altered and or amended at any time due to legislation, specific advise from other qualified party and good common sense suggestions from employees, managers and or directors.
