Builders Safety

Corrective actions will normally be identified by Incidents, accidents, workplace inspections and safety audits. What is the purpose of a corrective action plan? The action plan will be compiled with details of the problem or non conformance, and will list the preventative ...

Safe working and safe work procedures will only be effective through training and employee and management cooperation on site. Company management and supervisors have a duty to ensure that staff are trained and competent to ensure that tasks are carried out ...

Evaluation of Method Statements:- When you (as a main contractor or client) receive method statements you should evaluate them to ensure the contractor has complied with the contract requirements for method statements. The content should include: Task/process and area of specialisation. Sequence of work ...

When purchasing or hiring machinery its vital to confirm that there is an instruction manual supplied with the machinery, The manual should be concise and up to date.   Guidance notes for Instruction Manuals:- Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to ...

When carrying out a Risk Assessment the level of risk compared to the reduction of risk measures needed you should consider financial, duration and difficulty of the works as part of the control process. Risks should be reduced to the lowest possible practical  level by ...

  The Steps that can be taken to help reduce the risks are:-Before starting sweeping operations. Ensure guards on machinery in place and effective for protection. Always wear protective clothing and PPE as required. Take extra care on uneven and/or sloping ground especially when ...