DVC Health and Safety Regulation in Commercial Roofing

In the commercial roofing industry, health and safety are the foundation of everything we do at DVC. With the inherent risks of working at height, handling hazardous materials, and operating heavy equipment, robust safety protocols are essential for protecting both workers and the public. In this blog, we will discuss how DVC implements Health and Safety in the roofing projects.

Prioritising a Culture of Safety

At DVC, health and safety are not just legal obligations but a core part of our company culture. We operate on the principle that safety is a shared responsibility, while every employee must commit to following procedures and working safely. We are in line with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This includes safeguarding the well-being of our employees, the public, clients and their property.

Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)

Our Safe Systems of Work underpin every project and include:

Permit to Work systems: Ensuring high-risk tasks such as hot works and working at height are only conducted under controlled conditions.
Regular inspections of scaffolding, tools, and access equipment.
Plant and equipment logs to track maintenance and safety compliance.
Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure foreseeable hazards are identified and controlled before work begins

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Proper use of PPE remains one of the most visible and vital aspects of site safety. All PPE is routinely checked, replaced when damaged, and suited to specific tasks or environmental conditions. Operatives are provided to ensure the project meets health and safety requirements in all roofing operations:

Safety helmets
Steel-toe boots
High-visibility clothing
Eye protection
Gloves and hearing protection, as required by the task

Regulatory Compliance and Training

Regular training ensures all site personnel remain competent and aware of changes in legislation or internal safety procedures. Toolbox talks and site-specific inductions are standard before any work begins. DVC ensures compliance with all key regulations, including:

NFRC Guidance Notes
TG20:13 Good Practice Guidance for Tube and Fitting Scaffolding, CDM 2015
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR)
Work at Height Regulations 2005

Emergency Procedures and Fire Safety

All sites undergo a full fire risk assessment prior to works commencing to ensure health and safety during the roofing work. Our fire safety protocols are stringent and regularly rehearsed. In the event of a fire:

Alarms are raised via designated call points
Operatives stop work immediately and evacuate as per our site-specific evacuation plan
Assembly is coordinated by the site manager

Continuous Monitoring and Review

Incident reporting, whether near-miss or actual injury, is encouraged and used as a learning tool, not as a punitive measure. The aim is always prevention, not blame. Safety isn’t static. We regularly review and revise our Health and Safety Policy to reflect:

Legislative changes
Site-specific learnings
Evolving industry best practices

Our Health and Safety Accreditations in the Roofing Industry

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