The UK Health & Safety Executive states that any demolition or structural alterations and removals must be carefully planned and carried out in a manner that prevents danger. All persons involved from design to workers must be competent and aware of ...

A near miss is where an accident could have occurred or an unsafe work area or persons working or acting in an unsafe manner. Some examples of a near miss are:- Cranes slewing over the top of workers Plant & ...

Fixing Reinforcement  ( A 6 page method statement is available HERE) Engineers will set out the main outline of the structure and all internal walls using Hilti nails hammered into the blinding concrete. Datum’s will be given for fixing wall reinforcement ...

In general brick and blockwork method statements and risk assessments will contain the following information:- All drawings will be studied and understood before works commence. (test walls if required for architects approval) Lines and levels to be set out by ...

When undertaking  small building works such as a new house or larger extension Method statements and Risk Assessments are essential. These Method statements would normally cover :- Concrete Foundations Block and Beam Flooring Brick and Blockwork Drainage Plastering Painting and Decorating The Risk areas and assessments should generally  ...

On site crushing and screening of demolition materials is now a common practice, This material is often used as fill etc for new construction and reduces material and transport costs. The crusher equipment should be hired/purchased from a reliable source and ...