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 ...

The UK Health & Safety Executive states that any 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 ...

A near miss is where an accident could have occurred or an unsafe work area or persons working or acting in an unsafe manner. Some examples of a near miss are:- Cranes slewing over the top of workers Plant & ...

Fixing Reinforcement  ( A 6 page method statement is available HERE) Engineers will set out the main outline of the structure and all internal walls using Hilti nails hammered into the blinding concrete. Datum’s will be given for fixing wall reinforcement ...

In general brick and blockwork method statements and risk assessments will contain the following information:- All drawings will be studied and understood before works commence. (test walls if required for architects approval) Lines and levels to be set out by ...

When undertaking  small building works such as a new house or larger extension Method statements and Risk Assessments are essential. These Method statements would normally cover :- Concrete Foundations Block and Beam Flooring Brick and Blockwork Drainage Plastering Painting and Decorating The Risk areas and assessments should generally  ...

On site crushing and screening of demolition materials is now a common practice, This material is often used as fill etc for new construction and reduces material and transport costs. The crusher equipment should be hired/purchased from a reliable source and ...

Some general risk reduction measures that should be taken when slinging loads. All Lifting equipment should be checked and an Inspection Record kept. Risk Reduction can be achieved by:- Slinger/Signaler must assess all loads for size, shape, weight, and the Centre of Gravity The ...

The UK HSE states that a young person is anyone under the age of 18 and under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 the employer is responsible for ensuring that any young worker is not exposed ...

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 ...

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 ...