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Accident or Incident Investigation
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On April 12 2019 08:00 AM | Comments Off on Accident or Incident Investigation
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 ...
Demolition Risks
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 23 2019 11:32 AM | Comments Off on Demolition Risks
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 ...
What is a near miss?
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 12 2019 03:33 PM | Comments Off on What is a near miss?
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 & ...
Steel Reinforcement and Formwork
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 4 2018 07:58 AM | Comments Off on Steel Reinforcement and Formwork
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 ...
Brick and Blockwork Pack
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On July 17 2018 09:11 AM | Comments Off on Brick and Blockwork Pack
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 ...
Small Building Works Safety Documents
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On July 16 2018 08:16 AM | Comments Off on Small Building Works Safety Documents
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 ...
Crushing Demolition Material
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 30 2016 09:04 AM | Comments Off on Crushing Demolition Material
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 ...
Lifting Accessories
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On March 9 2016 09:47 AM | Comments Off on Lifting Accessories
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 ...
Employing young people at work
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 28 2016 11:45 AM | Comments Off on Employing young people at work
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 ...
Workplace Stress
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 10 2015 10:35 AM | Comments Off on Workplace Stress
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 example:- Access Road and Protect...
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On October 12 2015 09:18 AM | Comments Off on Method statement example:- Access Road and Protection Slabs
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 ...
Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 14 2015 06:14 AM | Comments Off on Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals
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 ...