Builders Safety

For 2017/2018 In The UK Falls from height accounted for 48% of fatal injuries to workers. The main areas where falls occurred were:- Falling From Height (Scaffolding and Scaffold Towers) Falls from mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS) Falls from Ladders Falls when working on roofs ...

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  ...

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 ...

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 ...