Mike Downs Contracting Limited Management is committed to:

• Completing projects for customers that meet their requirements every time including:
 On Time
 On Budget
 To the Agreed Specification
• Insisting on conforming products and services from our suppliers & contractors.
• Complying with all legal requirements, regulations and industry standards and conditions of contracts and consents including ISO 9001:2015
• Setting quality objectives and reviewing them annually
• Continual improvement of Quality Management Systems

Mike Downs Contracting Ltd Management is committed to:

• Providing safe and healthy working conditions for all workers, including the prevention of injury and ill health
• Keeping workers safe regarding drugs and alcohol in the workplace
• Supporting employee’s personal wellbeing and growth
• Complying with all legal requirements, regulations, industry standards and conditions of contracts and consents including The Health & Safety in Work Act 2015 and ISO 45001:2018
• Identifying all existing and new hazards and take all practicable steps to eliminate hazards and reduce OH&S risks
• Enabling worker consultation and participation in all health and safety matters.
• Setting objectives and reviewing them annually
• Continual improvement of the Health and Safety Management Systems

Workers are expected to share the commitment to health, safety and wellbeing through:

• Participating in team social events
• Take advantage of work place training and development
• Actively participating in hazard identification, elimination and control measures
• Following all safety procedures, rules, and instructions including the use of PPE
• Reporting early any pain or discomfort
• Taking an active role in their treatment and rehabilitation plan to aid in their early and durable return to work
• Reporting all incidents, injury, and hazards to the appropriate person

Mike Downs Contracting Limited Management is committed to:

• The protection of the environment and prevention of pollution
• Consulting with landowners, regulatory authorities, and affected parties to minimise potential adverse environmental effects from our work sites.
• Complying with all legal requirements, regulations and industry standards and conditions of contracts and consents including ISO 14001:2015
• Educating and training its workers to continually improve awareness, skills and knowledge of environmental issues and practices.
• Monitoring and evaluating the environmental performance of subcontractors and suppliers, and implementing effective communication with them on environmental issues
• Setting objectives and reviewing them annually
• Continual improvement of the Environmental Management Systems

Mike Downs Contracting Ltd is committed to:

• Treating all employees and potential employees equally.
• Encouraging workplace diversity.
• Promoting equal opportunities for its employees.
• Creating a culture that does not tolerate, bullying, harassment or intolerance of others.

We will achieve this through:

• Employing or promoting people on their ability regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or sexual orientation.
• Providing a safe and supportive environment for employees to “speak up” against inequality.

Mike Downs Contracting Ltd Management is committed to:

• Securing a sustainable future for present and future generations
• Using our resources sustainably
• Investing in our workers and encouraging new ideas
• Supporting local communities, businesses, and charities
• Ensuring the use of energy efficient products and services
• The minimisation of waste, greenhouse gas emissions and water use
• Ensuring our work practices, plant and equipment are not having any lasting irreversible or negative impact on the Environment.

We will achieve this through:

• Hiring local people, investing in training and personal development • Paying at least the “living wage” for all experienced workers
• Creating a workplace that supports and encourages new ideas.
• Sourcing local products and services as our first option
• Contributing to local charities and community groups
• Identifying our energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste, and water usage and setting targets to monitor and review them annually.
• Maintaining a well serviced fleet of plant and machinery
• Prioritising sustainability when purchasing new or replacement plant and equipment.