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Brick and Blockwork Pack
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 ...
Small Building Works Safety Documents
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On July 16 2018 | Comments Off on Small Building Works Safety Documents
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 ...
Method Statement for Demolition
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On April 27 2018 | Comments Off on Method Statement for Demolition
When the demolition of a small scale building or residential property is required then a method statement should be written.
The generic safe work steps of this example method statement are common but the safe work method must be written with ...
Crushing Demolition Material
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 30 2016 | Comments Off on Crushing Demolition Material
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 ...
Basic Method Statement Kerbs and Gully Constructio...
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On August 4 2016 | Comments Off on Basic Method Statement Kerbs and Gully Construction
Check that the issued construction drawing is the latest revision.
Kerbs
1. Engineer to set out Kerb lines, gully and manhole positions.
2. Kerb pans to be set up and concreted in accordance with the design spec.
3. String lines to be tied to ...
Method Statement for Construction of Manhole Chamb...
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On April 5 2016 | Comments Off on Method Statement for Construction of Manhole Chambers
Method Statement for the Construction of Manhole Chambers
This example is for the construction of basic manhole chambers with concrete surrounds.
The Engineer to set out the manhole position and carry out a CAT scan of area and dig trial holes in ...
Lifting Accessories
Some general risk reduction measures that should be taken when slinging loads.
All Lifting equipment should be checked and an Inspection Record kept.
Risk Reduction can be achieved by:-
Slinger/Signaler must assess all loads for size, shape, weight, and the Centre of Gravity
The ...
Forward and Rear Tipping Dumpers
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On February 8 2016 | Comments Off on Forward and Rear Tipping Dumpers
There are risks involved when operating dumpers on site, The basic steps that need to be taken to reduce these are:-
Operators to be trained and Certified (No person to operate dumpers without permission)
Machines to be inspected and maintained regularly and be inspected ...
Employing young people at work
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 28 2016 | Comments Off on Employing young people at work
The UK HSE states that a young person is anyone under the age of 18 and under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 the employer is responsible for ensuring that any young worker is not exposed ...
New Road Construction Safety
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On December 23 2015 | Comments Off on New Road Construction Safety
New road construction has risks and therefore the various phases of the work do require method statements and risk assessments.
The basic phase for new road construction are:-
Setting out of the new road
Dimensional control, traversing and checking supplied control stations and ...
Workplace Stress
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 ...
Method Statement Template
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On October 26 2015 | Comments Off on Method Statement Template
Method Statement Template
Method statements are written to provide a “safe system of work” the information they contain is compiled to show that controls will be in place to reduce any task related risks and should refer to any Risk Assessments ...