Builders Safety

Checklist for Investigations Investigation of Accident, Incident or Near Miss Companies should investigate safety events using a checklist, an example of a standard list is detailed below.   Note: In the table below, the term ‘event’ will be used to indicate ‘accident, incident or ...

This is an example of what should be included in a Method Statement for bricklaying Part 2 Work Objective: To Complete Bricklaying work to the required line, level and elevations as per Architect & Design Drawings. Reducing Risks: 1. Use of Mechanical means where ...

Heat stress affects building and construction related works, steps should be taken to reduce the risks. What are the typical symptoms:-? Cramping Muscles, often these include side stitches and calf muscles. Dry skin that maybe hot to the touch, loss of concentration and ...

Site Waste Management Construction sites can generate vast amounts of waste, this can be in the form of packaging, timber, material off-cuts and general site waste. All waste should be disposed of in the most appropriate and environmentally sensitive way possible. If ...

Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist Factors to be taken into account:- Are there substances used in a particular task suitable for the task? Have substances been assessed (COSHH) for safe use? Is the plant used in a particular task suitable for ...

Hazard Control Measures Hazards on building sites need to be controlled to reduce the risks of accidents and near misses. The Site Management should consider this to be a top priority, where large sites are concerned there should be a budget ...

Demolition or structural alterations and removals must be carefully planned and carried out in a manner that prevents danger. All persons involved from design to workers must be competent and aware of the risks and carry out the works after carefully ...

This basic example method statement is suitable for building foundations for new house's or other types of structures where mass fill concrete trench foundations are used. Reducing the Risk:- 1)      Banksman Present during excavation and concrete pouring works. 2)      No un-authorized persons allowed ...

This example Method statement shows the basic requirements for a method statement for installing drainage:- Objective: Installation, and connection of new  drainage pipes to existing surface and foul manholes. Location: A site somewhere. Timescale: (Add Programmed start and end for this phase of works) Welfare and First ...

What should be included in a  Method Statement for Bricklaying? The Task: To Complete Bricklaying work to the required line, level and elevations as per Architect & Design Drawings. Welfare and First Aid facilities such as:- (Main Contractor site cabins with WC and washing ...

  Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist Factors to be taken into account:-   Have all substances on site been assessed (COSHH) for safe use? Is the plant and machinery being used for any particular task suitable for the task? Is the plant and ...

In recent years falls from height accounted for 48% of fatal injuries to workers in the UK 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 ...