Safety
Public safety, workplace safety - our first priority
ESB group safety policy
Safety at ESB
Safety is a core ESB Group value. Safe working is an integral part of how we plan, organise and undertake our business activities and operations.
As a responsible business ESB is committed to:
- Implementing the highest standards of safe design, construction, operation and maintenance.
- Making continuous improvement in the safety and health impact of all its activities.
- Maintaining awareness of advances in knowledge, changes in laws and the changing expectations of the public as regards safety, health and well-being and taking timely account of these developments.
- Participating appropriately in discussions with policy and regulatory authorities, trade associations and other bodies in the development of improved laws, codes of practice and public understanding.
- Requiring contractors engaged by ESB to comply as a minimum with ESB's safety standards as part of their contract.
- Complying with all health & safety, employment and equality legislation and the requirements of Energy Regulators.
- Promoting public safety through schools, trade and representative associations and other partnerships.
Find out more about Safety at ESB in our Group Safety Policy (Netbook version)