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Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On May 10 2022 | Comments Off on Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist
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 ...
Site Hazard Control Measures
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On March 9 2022 | Comments Off on Site Hazard Control Measures
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 Risk Assessment
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 31 2022 | Comments Off on Demolition Risk Assessment
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 ...
Mass Fill Concrete Trench Foundations
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 7 2022 | Comments Off on Mass Fill Concrete Trench Foundations
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 ...
Drainage Method Statement
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 3 2021 | Comments Off on Drainage Method Statement
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 ...
Method Statement For Bricklaying
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 21 2021 | Comments Off on Method Statement For Bricklaying
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
In COSHH | By safetyadmin | On September 6 2021 | Comments Off on Construction Site Risk Identification Checklist
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 ...
Working at Height
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 Building Works
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 ...
Covid-19 Back to work
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 ...
Demolition Hazards
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
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On November 8 2019 | Comments Off on Managing Non-Compliance
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 ...