HSE International ISSUE 93 | Page 28

Inset Image: Dennis Millington, Plant Operations Director, UK & Ireland (left) & Ian Harvey, Safety Manager, Northern Europe (right) SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: CHEP UK LTD organisation,” Hugh explained, “the leaders of the business have consistently maintained support of the program, with commitment from the most senior leaders at CHEP. This includes everyone from the Group President to the team leaders at our Service Centres (on the front line).” An ongoing commitment to exemplary standards of safety is illustrated by the annual review and signing of the Group Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Policy by the Group President. This commitment is further underlined by the Group President’s signature on the Group Safety Statement, which underpins the importance of safety in the workplace. These documents are displayed in all CHEP UK and Ireland facilities, in both offices and service centres. The practical application of these documents then devolves to the annual setting of general bonusable health and safety objectives for each region and each person. These ensure that the Zero Harm journey continues in a positive way. Hugh assists with the setting up of these annual objectives. “Within this structure, my task is to develop and share the European safety strate