Category: Health and Safety

Slips and Trips Due to Ice and Snow

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To reduce the risk of slips on ice, frost or snow, you should assess the risks and implement strategies to…

Manual Handling

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Manual Handling Manual handling is a term that covers activities such as lifting, carrying and moving. All of these activities…

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Struck-By Accidents and Prevention

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STRUCK-BY ACCIDENTS In struck-by accidents, workers are hit by vehicles, or falling/flying objects The reported accidents indicate that the main…

Investigation of Accident, Incident or Near Miss

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Checklist for Investigations Investigation of Accident, Incident or Near Miss Companies should investigate safety events using a checklist, an example…

Example Method Statement for Brick and Block laying

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This is an example of what should be included in a Method Statement for bricklaying Part 2 Work Objective: To…

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Risk Assessment for Heat Stress

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Heat stress affects building and construction related works, steps should be taken to reduce the risks. What are the typical…

Construction Site Waste Management

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Site Waste Management Construction sites can generate vast amounts of waste, this can be in the form of packaging, timber,…

Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist

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Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist Factors to be taken into account:- Are there substances used in a particular task suitable…

Builders Risk Assessment

Site Hazard Control Measures

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Hazard Control Measures Hazards on building sites need to be controlled to reduce the risks of accidents and near misses….

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Demolition Risk Assessment

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Demolition or structural alterations and removals must be carefully planned and carried out in a manner that prevents danger. All…

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Mass Fill Concrete Trench Foundations

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This basic example method statement is suitable for building foundations for new house’s or other types of structures where mass…

Drainage Method Statement

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This example Method statement shows the basic requirements for a method statement for installing drainage:- Objective: Installation, and connection of…