Health, Safety & Environment
“Safety by choice, not by chance”
At Blackrow Group, safety is part of how we work every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment for our employees, our clients, and everyone affected by our activities.
Our experienced in-house health and safety team supports projects across multiple industries, helping to ensure safe, compliant, and well-planned delivery from start to finish.
Proactive and Reactive
Safety Measures
We promote a strong safety culture across the business, with guidance aligned to CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations.
Our approach focuses on preventing incidents and achieving zero harm, with particular attention to:
- Working at height
- Driving and site transport
- Hot work
- Manual handling
- Lifting operations
Every employee is encouraged to speak up, intervene, and stop work if conditions are unsafe.
Systematic Safety Procedures
We implement safe systems of work and provide adequate and sufficient information, instruction, training, and supervision. This ensures that health, safety, and welfare are integrated parts of our management processes, rather than an afterthought. Our employees consistently demonstrate their commitment to maintaining high Health & Safety standards while supporting customers and navigating challenging site conditions.
Blackrow Group has an in-house health and safety team with a wealth of experience totalling over 100 years across diverse industries such as oil and gas, food processing, construction, and engineering/manufacturing.
This team’s extensive knowledge enables them to provide essential guidance and participate significantly in major projects, especially those governed by The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015. Their round-the-clock availability ensures that safety remains a core component of all our activities, whether internally or on-site.
Our Industrial Emergency Response Team consists of highly trained, qualified, and experienced professionals ready to handle various industrial and civil emergency scenarios. With extensive training credentials, including ECITB and City & Guilds, our team is equipped with essential rescue and medical equipment, prepared to provide confined space rescue coverage at all levels. This capability ensures that we offer safety, expertise, and preparedness, seamlessly integrated with the projects we undertake.
Since 2004, Blackrow Group has been a proud member of Safe Contractor and holds specific accreditations for pressure systems, fabrication, and welding. Our expertise also encompasses construction site management and project management, fulfilling roles as Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various projects nationwide.
Life Saving Rules & Regulations
Based on the stringent requirements of Blackrow Group, we adhere to five vital Life Saving Rules:
- Working at Height (WAH)
- Fork Lift Truck (FLT) Operations
- Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment
- Hot Work
- Driving
Our commitment to these rules is unwavering—they signify a relentless pursuit of OHS risk reduction, a dedication to continuous improvement, and an unyielding focus on safety.
Compliance with these Life Saving Rules is non-negotiable for our employees, who act as ambassadors for these principles, showcasing their daily commitment to ensuring a safe work environment.
Protecting People and the Environment
Every project undertaken by Blackrow Group is approached with the utmost respect for environmental and social responsibilities. We strive to ensure that our solutions not only enhance the workplace environment but also contribute positively to the natural surroundings. This commitment extends to protecting the local community and the environment, particularly in coastal and marine areas.
Focuses on implementing an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system to create a safe and healthy work environment for employees. This standard helps organizations prevent work-related injuries and illnesses, reduce absenteeism, and improve employee morale.
We are thrilled to announce that Blackrow Group has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification, which is valid until 2027. This prestigious certification recognises our commitment to the highest standards in manufacturing, refurbishment, repair, and installation of process machinery across multiple industries.
Achieving this milestone reflects our dedication to maintaining a quality management system that meets rigorous global standards, assessed and registered by NQA. It underscores our ongoing commitment to quality and excellence in all our operations.
We look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the superior quality and reliability they have come to expect from Blackrow Group.
Focuses on developing an environmental management system (EMS) to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable practices. This standard helps organizations reduce waste, conserve resources, and comply with environmental regulations.