At Singleton Birch we believe that all injuries and occupational illnesses, as well as safety and environmental incidents, are preventable, and our goal for all of them is zero. We are committed to ensuring that health and safety will be the prime responsibility of everyone that comes onto our site. The company strives for continual improvement in all its activities and to show evidence of this company has successfully achieved and operates an Occupational Management System to BS OHSAS 18001:2007. We recognise the importance of employee learning and development and work towards achieving a fully competent workforce to meet the needs of any applicable legislation and industry best practice. 

The management of contractors is an area on which we place high importance. The company operates a site specific SHE induction system which covers all personnel who are engaged in any work activity on site however small. This ensures that they fully understand their duties and responsibilities towards health and safety whilst working on our premises. 

The company’s key message that “Nothing you do at work today is more important than going home safe and well to your family, at the end of each working day” is the cornerstone of our health and safety philosophy. 

The company has made significant improvements in its safety culture, as members of the Mineral Products Association, we have not only won awards but also received recognition of our commitment to health and safety within the industry.