Builders Safety

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...