Health and Safety Policy

At Treemedic Ltd, health and safety underpins every job we carry out across Surrey and South West London. As a CHAS-accredited contractor, we manage risk, train our team and work in line with BS3998 standards and UK health and safety law. From working at height and operating chainsaws to managing traffic on site, our priority is protecting our team, our clients and the public while delivering arboricultural work you can rely on.

Treemedic Ltd — Health & Safety Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Treemedic Ltd is committed to safe, compliant tree surgery and arboricultural operations across Surrey & South West London, protecting employees, subcontractors and the public while meeting all relevant UK legislation and best practice.

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1. Policy Statement

We are committed to preventing injury and ill health, protecting the environment and ensuring every employee goes home safe. Health and safety is integral to planning and site operations. We foster a positive safety culture through training, communication and continuous improvement.

Treemedic Ltd is accredited under the Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS), an SSIP-recognised standard demonstrating that our health and safety management meets nationally accepted requirements. Our CHAS membership details are available on request.

We comply with applicable UK law, including:

  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
  • Working at Height Regulations 2005
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 2002
  • RIDDOR 2013
  • PPE at Work Regulations 1992
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992

3. Responsibilities

Director (Ryan Wileman): Overall responsibility; ensures safe systems, maintained equipment and appropriate training; reviews incidents and near misses.

Employees: Take reasonable care; use PPE correctly; follow procedures; report unsafe conditions and incidents immediately.

Subcontractors: Must comply with this policy and legislation; provide evidence of competence, insurance and risk assessments before work.

Treemedic Ltd holds Employers' Liability insurance of £10,000,000 and Public Liability insurance of £5,000,000 any one occurrence, arranged through Trust Insurance Services and underwritten by Convex Insurance UK Limited. Certificates are available on request.

4. Risk Assessment & Safe Systems of Work

Site-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are prepared for all tasks. Controls address risks from falling materials, chainsaws, traffic management and working at height. Emergency arrangements, including aerial rescue and first aid, are briefed prior to work and monitored on site.

5. Training & Competence

All staff hold relevant NPTC/LANTRA qualifications. Refresher training maintains competence. Toolbox talks and site inductions are carried out routinely.

6. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Required PPE includes helmets with chin straps, eye and hearing protection, chainsaw protective trousers/boots, high-visibility clothing and gloves. PPE is inspected regularly, replaced when damaged and worn as required.

7. Machinery, Tools & Equipment

Chainsaws, chippers and other work equipment are maintained and inspected in line with PUWER. Records are retained. Only trained, authorised personnel operate machinery.

8. Manual Handling

Manual handling is minimised using mechanical aids. Staff receive instruction on safe lifting to reduce strain and injury.

9. Working at Height

Climbing and aerial rescue are performed by competent staff. Climbing equipment is inspected by a competent person before use and at regular intervals, with damaged or worn equipment removed from service. Anchor points are assessed and ground communication maintained throughout.

10. Emergency Preparedness

Sites have a trained first aider, with emergency and rescue plans briefed before work. First aid kits, spill kits and fire extinguishers are carried on all vehicles.

11. Accident Reporting

All incidents, near misses and hazards are recorded, investigated and corrective actions implemented. RIDDOR-reportable incidents are notified to the HSE by the Director.

12. Consultation & Communication

We encourage open communication on safety. Feedback informs improvements. Information is shared via toolbox talks, noticeboards and digital channels.

13. Continuous Improvement

This policy is reviewed annually or following significant change, with the aim of continual improvement through learning and best practice.

14. Responsibility & Review

This Health & Safety Policy is signed and endorsed by the Director, who is responsible for its implementation and review.

Signature

Ryan Wileman
Director, Treemedic Ltd
Date: June 2026

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