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Health & Safety Statement

Health & Safety Policy

Tresmontana Ltd

Document Ref: TM-HS-001 | Issue Date: March 2025 | Review Date: March 2027

1. Policy Statement

Tresmontana Ltd is a specialist provider of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Lifting Equipment Examinations, and Rope Access Inspection services, operating across onshore and offshore environments in the energy and industrial sectors.

The Managing Director of Tresmontana Ltd accepts full responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all persons who may be affected by its operations, including employees, subcontractors, clients, and members of the public.

Tresmontana Ltd is committed to complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all associated legislation, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs), and industry standards relevant to its scope of operations. Where reasonably practicable, we will seek to exceed the minimum legal requirements.

2. Scope of Operations

This policy applies to all work activities carried out by Tresmontana Ltd, including but not limited to:

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) — Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current Inspection (ET), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), and Visual Inspection (VI)
Lifting Equipment Examinations and Thorough Examinations under LOLER 1998 — including cranes, pad-eyes, runway beams, winches, slings, shackles, and Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs)
IRATA Rope Access operations — including inspection, survey, and maintenance tasks at height or in areas of restricted access
Onshore and offshore site operations — including work on oil and gas installations, wind energy assets, fabrication yards, and industrial facilities
Structural crane surveys and structural integrity assessments

3. Responsibilities

Managing Director — The Managing Director holds overall accountability for the implementation and review of this policy. Specific responsibilities include:

Ensuring all work is planned, risk assessed, and carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and industry standards
Ensuring all personnel — including subcontractors — are competent, appropriately certified, and adequately briefed before commencing work
Ensuring suitable and sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and maintained
Conducting or commissioning risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) prior to all site activities
Maintaining records of certifications, training, and inspections

Subcontractors and Personnel — All individuals working on behalf of Tresmontana Ltd are required to:

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions
Comply fully with all site rules, client requirements, and relevant legislation
Report any hazardous conditions, near misses, incidents, or injuries immediately
Refrain from commencing any task they do not consider safe or for which they have not been adequately briefed

4. Specific Risk Areas and Controls

Given the nature of Tresmontana’s operations, the following key risk areas have been identified and are actively managed:

Working at Height — All rope access operations are conducted in accordance with IRATA standards and the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Competent IRATA-certified personnel are used. Pre-task planning includes site-specific risk assessments, equipment inspection, and emergency rescue plans.

Offshore Operations — Work on offshore installations is conducted in compliance with client Permit to Work (PTW) systems, offshore safety cases, and relevant offshore legislation. All personnel hold current OPITO-approved offshore survival and medical certifications where required.

NDT Operations — NDT activities are conducted by PCN-certified personnel in accordance with applicable standards and procedures. Specific hazards including radiation (where applicable), confined spaces, and surface preparation chemicals are managed through site-specific risk assessments.

Lifting Equipment and LOLER Examinations — Examinations are conducted by LEEA-qualified engineers in compliance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998. Findings are documented in Thorough Reports of Examination and promptly communicated to clients.

Manual Handling — Manual handling risks are minimised through task planning and use of appropriate mechanical aids where available. Personnel are trained in safe manual handling techniques.

5. Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Tresmontana Ltd will ensure that a suitable and sufficient risk assessment is conducted prior to the commencement of all work activities. Method Statements will be prepared to communicate safe systems of work to all relevant personnel. These documents will be reviewed and updated whenever work conditions or scope change.

6. Incident Reporting and Investigation

All incidents, accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences must be reported immediately to the Managing Director and, where applicable, to the client site representative. Records of all incidents will be maintained. Where required by law, incidents will be reported to the relevant enforcing authority under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

All incidents will be investigated to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

7. Competence and Training

Tresmontana Ltd is committed to ensuring that all personnel carrying out work on its behalf are suitably qualified and competent. Minimum certification requirements for operational roles include:

NDT personnel — PCN certification to applicable methods and levels
Lifting Equipment Examiners — LEEA qualification and membership
Rope Access personnel — IRATA certification to applicable level
Offshore personnel — Valid OPITO approvals (BOSIET/FOET/MIST) as required by the client

Training records and certification documents are maintained and made available to clients on request.

8. Consultation and Communication

Tresmontana Ltd is committed to open communication on all health and safety matters. All personnel and subcontractors are encouraged to raise concerns, suggest improvements, and report hazards without fear of reprisal. Health and safety information will be communicated clearly before all site activities.

9. Policy Review

This Health & Safety Policy will be reviewed at least every two years, or following any significant change in legislation, the nature of work undertaken, or following any serious incident. The Managing Director is responsible for ensuring the policy remains current and fit for purpose.

Signed:

_______________________________

Mark Guthrie

Managing Director, Tresmontana Ltd

Date: March 2025

Review Date: March 2027

Health & Safety Statement

Health & Safety Policy

Tresmontana Ltd

Document Ref: TM-HS-001 | Issue Date: March 2025 | Review Date: March 2027

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1. Policy Statement

Tresmontana Ltd is a specialist provider of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Lifting Equipment Examinations, and Rope Access Inspection services, operating across onshore and offshore environments in the energy and industrial sectors.

The Managing Director of Tresmontana Ltd accepts full responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of all persons who may be affected by its operations, including employees, subcontractors, clients, and members of the public.

Tresmontana Ltd is committed to complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all associated legislation, Approved Codes of Practice (ACoPs), and industry standards relevant to its scope of operations. Where reasonably practicable, we will seek to exceed the minimum legal requirements.

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2. Scope of Operations

This policy applies to all work activities carried out by Tresmontana Ltd, including but not limited to:

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) — Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current Inspection (ET), Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI), and Visual Inspection (VI)

Lifting Equipment Examinations and Thorough Examinations under LOLER 1998 — including cranes, pad-eyes, runway beams, winches, slings, shackles, and Cargo Carrying Units (CCUs)

IRATA Rope Access operations — including inspection, survey, and maintenance tasks at height or in areas of restricted access

Onshore and offshore site operations — including work on oil and gas installations, wind energy assets, fabrication yards, and industrial facilities

Structural crane surveys and structural integrity assessments

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3. Responsibilities

Managing Director — The Managing Director holds overall accountability for the implementation and review of this policy. Specific responsibilities include:

Ensuring all work is planned, risk assessed, and carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and industry standards

Ensuring all personnel — including subcontractors — are competent, appropriately certified, and adequately briefed before commencing work

Ensuring suitable and sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and maintained

Conducting or commissioning risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) prior to all site activities

Maintaining records of certifications, training, and inspections

Subcontractors and Personnel — All individuals working on behalf of Tresmontana Ltd are required to:

Take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions

Comply fully with all site rules, client requirements, and relevant legislation

Report any hazardous conditions, near misses, incidents, or injuries immediately

Refrain from commencing any task they do not consider safe or for which they have not been adequately briefed

4. Specific Risk Areas and Controls

Given the nature of Tresmontana’s operations, the following key risk areas have been identified and are actively managed:

Working at Height — All rope access operations are conducted in accordance with IRATA standards and the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Competent IRATA-certified personnel are used. Pre-task planning includes site-specific risk assessments, equipment inspection, and emergency rescue plans.

Offshore Operations — Work on offshore installations is conducted in compliance with client Permit to Work (PTW) systems, offshore safety cases, and relevant offshore legislation. All personnel hold current OPITO-approved offshore survival and medical certifications where required.

NDT Operations — NDT activities are conducted by PCN-certified personnel in accordance with applicable standards and procedures. Specific hazards including radiation (where applicable), confined spaces, and surface preparation chemicals are managed through site-specific risk assessments.

Lifting Equipment and LOLER Examinations — Examinations are conducted by LEEA-qualified engineers in compliance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998. Findings are documented in Thorough Reports of Examination and promptly communicated to clients.

Manual Handling — Manual handling risks are minimised through task planning and use of appropriate mechanical aids where available. Personnel are trained in safe manual handling techniques.

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5. Risk Assessment and Method Statements

6. Incident Reporting and Investigation

All incidents will be investigated to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

7. Competence and Training

Tresmontana Ltd is committed to ensuring that all personnel carrying out work on its behalf are suitably qualified and competent. Minimum certification requirements for operational roles include:

NDT personnel — PCN certification to applicable methods and levels

Lifting Equipment Examiners — LEEA qualification and membership

Rope Access personnel — IRATA certification to applicable level

Offshore personnel — Valid OPITO approvals (BOSIET/FOET/MIST) as required by the client

Training records and certification documents are maintained and made available to clients on request.

8. Consultation and Communication

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9. Policy Review

This Health & Safety Policy will be reviewed at least every two years, or following any significant change in legislation, the nature of work undertaken, or following any serious incident. The Managing Director is responsible for ensuring the policy remains current and fit for purpose.

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Signed:

_______________________________

Mark Guthrie

Managing Director, Tresmontana Ltd

Date: March 2025

Review Date: March 2027