Causes of workplace stress  The predominant cause of work related stress from a UK Labour Force Survey was workload (tight deadlines, too much work/pressure/responsibility). Other factors identified included a lack of managerial support, organisational changes at work, violence and role uncertainty (lack of clarity about ...

This is an example detailed method statement for the site setup and carrying out of a new access road and protection slabs, Its a detailed method statement and shows how these should be compiled. Project Name: Another Road Junction   Job/Project Reference ...

When purchasing or in cases hiring plant and machinery the following information regarding Instruction manuals should be checked before use Is there an instruction manual? Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to provide it in English, according to The ...

When compiling a Risk Assessment for electrical work a number of generic risks need to be considered:- Fire Flammable items must be removed from the work area. Suitable fire extinguishers to be on hand. (Co2) Slips, Trips and Falls Ensure that good housekeeping practices are ...

Small Builders are those who carry out domestic projects for private home owners or those that carry out small business projects such as refurbishment works. With Domestic projects the builder is solely responsible for health and safety on site and with ...

When carrying out a site related Risk Assessment for brick and block works there are certain activities that need to be assessed as part of the overall Risk Assessment Process. Some Examples are listed below with basic risk reducing items. Activity:- Manual ...

Employees are responsible for: Ensuring they comply with the occupational health and safety policy, the Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan and all company safe work practices. Ensuring the safety of themselves and others in the workplace. Immediately reporting any unsafe condition, dangerous ...

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 ...