Builders Safety

Occupational Overuse Syndrome Management should recognise the importance of analysing the immediate working environment of each employee’s workstation or work area. Tool design, and the frequency of movements necessary to effectively work in the particular environment, will always be carefully considered ...

The use of danger tags should be a strict requirement on any work site. Definitions:-  Out of Service Tag: a red or yellow tag system designed to place faulty or unsafe plant or equipment out of use in order to prevent ...

Heat stress affects building and construction related works, steps should be taken to reduce the risks. What are the typical symptoms:-? Cramping Muscles, often these include side stitches and calf muscles. Dry skin that maybe hot to the touch, loss of concentration and ...

Evaluation of Risks, This is a critical part of every project and should be done before works commence and before each planned phase of the works. Some of the most common checks that should be made are:- Are the substances used ...

Small Builders Health and Safety Small builders typically working on domestic work such as repairs and extensions, loft conversions in private houses, The Builder is responsible for all aspects of health and safety and if working for business clients short timescale ...

This is a very basic example Method Statement for a Bathroom refit. Main Risk Areas:- Manual Handling Slips Trips and Falls Power Tools   Reducing Risk Note Steps that can be taken to reduce risks associated with this task/s 1. Only Trained and Certified Electricians and Gas Fitters ...