Health and Safety Policy
Health and Safety Policy
Global Trust Bank is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, visitors, and members of the public who may be affected by its activities. This policy applies to all GTB premises worldwide and is reviewed annually by the Group Health and Safety Committee.
Policy Statement
The Bank shall, so far as is reasonably practicable:
- Provide and maintain a safe working environment, including safe plant and systems of work
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all persons on Bank premises
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures
- Provide adequate information, instruction, training, and supervision
- Maintain emergency procedures, including fire evacuation and first aid provision
- Comply with all applicable health and safety legislation in each jurisdiction of operation
Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Group COO (Andrew Baxter) | Overall accountability for health and safety at Board level |
| Director of Facilities (Brian Maguire) | Day-to-day management of health and safety across all premises |
| Floor Wardens | Emergency coordination on their designated floor; conducting headcounts at assembly points |
| First Aiders | Providing immediate first aid response; maintaining first aid supplies |
| All Staff | Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others; reporting hazards promptly |
Risk Assessments
Facilities Management conducts formal risk assessments for all GTB premises on an annual basis, or more frequently where significant changes occur (e.g., refurbishment, change of use). Risk assessments cover:
- Fire safety
- Electrical safety
- Manual handling
- Display screen equipment (DSE)
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Lone working
- Workplace stress
All staff are required to complete a DSE self-assessment upon joining the Bank and annually thereafter. This is available on the HR Self-Service portal under Health & Safety > DSE Assessment.
Incident Reporting
All workplace incidents, accidents, near-misses, and hazardous conditions must be reported immediately using the SafeReport system, accessible via the intranet under Facilities > SafeReport. Serious injuries or dangerous occurrences must also be reported to the Director of Facilities within one hour. In the UK, reportable incidents are notified to the Health and Safety Executive under RIDDOR regulations.
Fire Safety and Evacuation
Fire drills are conducted at least twice per year at each office location. The evacuation procedure is as follows:
- Upon hearing the fire alarm (continuous tone), leave the building immediately via the nearest emergency exit.
- Do not use lifts.
- Proceed to the designated fire assembly point (London HQ: Finsbury Circus Gardens).
- Report to your Floor Warden for headcount.
- Do not re-enter the building until the "All Clear" is given by the Fire Marshal.
First Aid
Trained first aiders are stationed on every occupied floor. First aid kits are located in clearly marked cabinets near lift lobbies. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located on the Ground Floor (Reception), Floor 4 (Wellness Centre), Floor 15 (Conference Centre), and Floor 25 (Executive Floor). In a medical emergency, call extension 9999 (internal emergency line) or dial 999 (external).
Training
All new joiners must complete the mandatory Health and Safety Induction e-learning module within their first week. Annual refresher training is mandatory for all staff. Fire Wardens and First Aiders receive additional specialist training. Training records are maintained in the Learning Management System (LMS).
Contact
For health and safety queries, contact the Health and Safety team at health.safety@globaltrust.com or extension 8210.