Wolf Workwear Limited is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all its employees, customers, contractors, and visitors. We recognise our responsibility to comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and all other relevant UK legislation.
We aim to provide a safe working environment across all areas of our operation, including warehouse fulfilment, embroidery/printing, customer service, and delivery processes.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
All employees (full-time, part-time, or contracted)
On-site visitors and contractors
Remote team members
Warehouse and embroidery production processes
Customer-facing activities and logistics handling
3. Our Responsibilities
Wolf Workwear Limited will:
Provide and maintain safe working environments and equipment
Conduct regular risk assessments and implement safety controls
Ensure proper training is provided for all tasks and machinery
Maintain clean, accessible, and hazard-free workplaces
Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary
Report and investigate all accidents or near misses
Comply with current UK health and safety legislation
Regularly review this policy to ensure effectiveness
4. Employee Responsibilities
All employees must:
Follow health and safety procedures at all times
Use equipment and PPE properly as instructed
Report hazards, unsafe conditions, or near misses immediately
Take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others
Not interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of safety
Attend all relevant health and safety training sessions
5. Risk Management
We carry out risk assessments to:
Identify hazards in embroidery equipment, packaging stations, and delivery logistics
Minimise risks associated with repetitive tasks, manual handling, electrical equipment, and chemicals (e.g. cleaning agents or solvents)
Ensure appropriate safety signage is in place
Implement fire safety protocols including extinguisher checks and fire exits
6. Training and Supervision
We provide ongoing training to:
Ensure all staff understand how to operate equipment safely
Keep up to date with safe handling of embroidery and heat-press machines
Train new employees on safe use of workspaces and procedures
Maintain records of all training and qualifications
7. First Aid and Incident Reporting
A designated First Aider will be present on site during operating hours
First aid kits are available and checked regularly
All accidents or injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported and logged in the accident book
Serious incidents will be investigated and reported to the appropriate authority (e.g. RIDDOR)
8. Contractors and Visitors
All contractors and visitors:
Must follow safety rules while on site
Will be briefed on fire exits and emergency procedures
May be accompanied in restricted areas
9. Review and Monitoring
This policy is reviewed annually or following significant changes in operations or legislation. Updates will be communicated to all staff.
10. Contact
For questions regarding health and safety or to report a concern, please contact:
Wolf Workwear Limited Unit 2, four ashes enterprise centre, Latherford Cl, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton WV10 7BY Email: hello@wolfworkwear.co.uk
