Builders Safety

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 ...

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 ...