Lyra International is committed to high standards of health and safety across the group. It is the policy of Lyra Health to look after the health and safety of its employees and visitors by:
The provisions in this policy apply to all legal entities in the Lyra International group. A Lyra International legal entity may additionally adopt more detailed policies and procedures to suit its particular business, legal and regulatory environment, provided they are consistent with this overall policy.
The group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has overall accountability for health and safety.
The group Board is responsible for providing sufficient resources to meet the company’s health and safety obligations.
The Director of Group Corporate Services is responsible for coordinating the implementation of this policy and reporting significant outcomes to the CEO.
In countries where the law requires a designated Health and Safety Officer, the Managing Director, or appointed Country Manager takes that role. Every Lyra International office where more than 20 people work has a safety representative nominated by, or elected by, employees at that office. If there are two or more safety representatives at an office, a health and safety committee is established.
The Managing Director or appointed Country Manager of each legal entity within the group is responsible for ensuring that relevant national health and safety laws are identified and complied with. As a UK company, Lyra Health International Holdings Ltd must comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Employees are responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
A health and safety risk assessment is carried out to identify what could harm people in the workplace. The assessment examines not only risks of physical injury but also risks of work-related stress. Any measures identified as necessary in the assessment are implemented. The risk assessment is reviewed annually and when there is a significant change in working conditions.
Some employees work at Lyra International premises or in serviced offices arranged by the employing entity. The company ensures that the working environment at these sites complies with national safety legislation, such as taking measures to protect people against fire and other environmental hazards.
Working at home is the normal arrangement for many employees. For employees who normally work in offices, working at home may occur temporarily for various reasons, if authorised by the employer. Employees who work at home are supported to meet standards of health and safety in their homes comparable to that provided in offices, ranging from the availability of ergonomic equipment and a first-aid kit to compliance with applicable working time regulations. Employees are encouraged to have frequent remote contact with their managers and other team members, to prevent problems potentially associated with isolation.
Employees must report all workplace injuries, accidents, near accidents and safety breaches to the Group People Manager as soon as possible. The Group People Manager must store all such reports and notify any serious accidents to senior management within 24 hours. Any lessons learned from accidents or incidents are used to prevent recurrence.
Employees receive information about health and safety as part of the induction process. Contracts of employment will state that working safely is a condition of employment. Disciplinary action will be taken if an employee has compromised their own or another person’s health and safety.
Senior managers demonstrate leadership in health and safety.
Lyra International takes reasonable steps to protect employees and others from transmission of the Covid-19 virus, in particular:
