Builders Safety

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 ...

Small Builders are those who carry out domestic projects for private home owners or those that carry out small business projects such as refurbishment works. With Domestic projects the builder is solely responsible for health and safety on site and with ...

As more and more building sites open up and work resumes, We should still assess the risks and follow rules and guidance, depending where you are in the world there should be adequate information on safe working and risk assessment. Some ...

Hazards PLAN ahead to get the job done safely Proper planning is essential to ensure a demolition operation is conducted with no accidents or injuries. This includes, but is not limited to: An engineering survey completed by a competent person before any ...

Managing Non Compliance Each company should have a non compliance policy and procedures system, Below is an example that covers the duties of line management and staff as well as contractors.  Employees who fail to comply with the health and safety requirements ...

Basic Safe Work Method:- For Demolition of Internal Load Bearing Walls Ensure that all services to the area have been isolated by trained and certified persons. Access to the work area is to be restricted to demolition workers only, public to be ...

All accidents, incidents and near misses must be investigated, This checklist is a useful tool to aid investigations. Checklist for accident or incident Investigations Investigate safety events using the standard checklist detailed below. Note: In the table below, the term ‘event’ will be ...

For general plumbing works there are a number of associated risks, The examples below are the main risks associated with plumbing works derived from pipe cutting and soldering, brazing works and fire hazards. Burns: Contact with naked flames, solder, Hot pipes. Fire: Ignition of ...

We have completed a new House builders safety document pack that contains Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH, These cover all aspects of house building from site establishment to plastering and decorating. The current 30 document pack contains the following ...