Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Policy

Umbrella companies vs. PAYE

On the face of it, there might seem like little obvious difference between working under an umbrella company and paying PAYE (Pay As You Earn) income tax via an agency payroll.

But the repercussions for your financial circumstances can be significant, so it's worth taking the time to learn a little more about the differences between umbrella companies and PAYE.

For example, you could be missing out on tax-deductible pension contributions, the ability to claim back your business expenses, and the advantages of being in continuous employment on paper.

Policy Statement

The Primis HSE Policy is applicable to all our activities and is appropriate to the purpose and context of the company and its strategy. It also provides a framework for our HSE objectives. We are committed to meeting all applicable requirements and the continual improvement of our HSE Management System.

Primis is committed to maintaining a safe workplace and conducting our business with minimum impact on the environment.

The company will:

Comply with all relevant legal and other requirements related to HSE activities
Routinely monitor our activities to ensure our HSE management system remains effective
Maintain healthy and safe premises for employees and visitors through the elimination of any hazards
Provide and maintain safe equipment and systems at work and consider health, safety and the environment when procuring new equipment or obtaining new services
Ensure adequate funds and resources to maintain our HSE management system
Provide such information, training, instruction and supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and safety at work of all employees and visitors
Commit to continual improvement by always seeking opportunities to reduce accidents and near misses
Commit to the Reduce-Reuse-Recycle principle
Have in place HSE emergency response plans
Have in place HSE targets and goals that are communicated to all stakeholders
Consult with and encourage participation of our employees regarding HSE

We believe that all employees are individually responsible for their own safety and the safety of others.

HSE Objectives:

To conduct a minimum of four HSE meetings annually
To conduct a minimum of 12 Safety Walks annually
To conduct two Fire Drills annually

The HSE Policy and our objectives are communicated to the business through:

The Company Induction
Annually in the company newsletter
At the employee appraisal
Posted on the HSE Noticeboard

Monitoring and Review

This HSE Policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains current and fit-for-purpose.