Ladder Safety Checklist All ladders should be checked before use; any ladders with defects should not be used and should be either repaired or disposed of to avoid accidents in the future. On all building sites ladders for access to scaffolding etc. ...

Job Checklist      Questions to ask the General Operatives:- 1.            Have you received a full site induction? (Induction Sticker on helmet should be used) 2.            Are you aware of risks/hazards associated with this work? (Are they suitably trained?) 3.            Have you received a copy ...

Determining the risk score of any work activity is done by using a risk matrix, The sequence of a risk assessment is to:- Understand the work, the work site and give the task an initial score. If the initial score is low ...

Mobile Scaffold Towers  Main Risks 1.   Working at height 2.   Dropped Tools or Materials 3.   Towers Toppling Over 5.   Overhead power lines (Risk of arcing or tower in contact with Overhead Power lines) Steps to Reduce Risks 1)    Mobile scaffold Towers should only be erected on firm ...

Working with tools both manual and powered carries risks to those working with the tools and other persons nearby, the table below shows a number of the most common risk areas associated with working with tools.   Activity What is the Hazard? Harm:-Who ...

 Accidents at Work The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) (UK) NB for Northern Ireland, The USA See Links at the end of this post. All injuries, incidents, and dangerous occurrences at work involving employees or members of the ...