Health & Safety Policy Statement

Central England Co-operative Limited (trading as OurCoop) is committed to ensuring the Health & Safety of everyone who may be affected by our trading activities.

Our Board of Directors has ultimate accountability for keeping us safe whilst at work.

 The Management Executive is accountable for enabling Health & Safety Management.

The Leadership Team is accountable for making Health & Safety happen through the management line and ensuring all colleagues use safe ways of working.

 The Health & Safety Compliance Team provides Health & Safety advice to the Society.

 Every Colleague is responsible for following safe ways of working. Remember it is your responsibility to take reasonable care of yourself and that of others who may be affected by your work activities.

Some of the other key activities which help to secure a safe working environment include:

1.          Complying with relevant legal requirements and industry standards

2.          Establishing objectives and targets for improvement through our vision and strategy

3.          Maintaining appropriate consultation and engagement with colleagues and other stakeholders

4.          Identifying and managing hazards

5.          Assessing risk

6.          Periodically reviewing policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement.

I look forward to your continued support in keeping the Society safe, legal and secure.

To download the Health & Safety policy statement, please click here   

  DebbieRobinson

  Chief Executive

   May 2026