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 ...

Method Statement Template Method statements are written to provide a “safe system of work” the information they contain is compiled to show that controls will be in place to reduce any task related risks and should refer to any Risk Assessments ...

This is an example detailed method statement for the site setup and carrying out of a new access road and protection slabs, Its a detailed method statement and shows how these should be compiled. Project Name: Another Road Junction   Job/Project Reference ...

When purchasing or in cases hiring plant and machinery the following information regarding Instruction manuals should be checked before use Is there an instruction manual? Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to provide it in English, according to The ...

When Carrying out Portable Appliance testing (PAT) an example method statement is as follows:- Arrive at client premises, identify PAT Tester to Reception and sign in if required. Conduct appliance/cable testing in methodical and logical manner. Inform PC users or Network Administrator in ...

  Quality Control - The Site Engineers Role and Responsibilities Accurate extraction of pertinent setting out information from issued drawings Coordinates, Levels, Built in Items, References to Standard details checked. Notes on the drawings have been read and understood Preparation for setting out Ensuring that ...

When compiling a Risk Assessment for electrical work a number of generic risks need to be considered:- Fire Flammable items must be removed from the work area. Suitable fire extinguishers to be on hand. (Co2) Slips, Trips and Falls Ensure that good housekeeping practices are ...

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 ...

When carrying out a site related Risk Assessment for brick and block works there are certain activities that need to be assessed as part of the overall Risk Assessment Process. Some Examples are listed below with basic risk reducing items. Activity:- Manual ...

Employees are responsible for: Ensuring they comply with the occupational health and safety policy, the Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan and all company safe work practices. Ensuring the safety of themselves and others in the workplace. Immediately reporting any unsafe condition, dangerous ...

COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; this is legislation that has been implemented to ensure employers are following specific guidelines that reduce the risks that exposure of hazardous chemicals can cause to health and safety within the ...