Ladder Safety Checklist All ladders should be checked before use; any ladders with defects should not be used and should be either repaired or disposed of to avoid accidents in the future. On all building sites ladders for access to scaffolding etc. ...

Job Checklist      Questions to ask the General Operatives:- 1.            Have you received a full site induction? (Induction Sticker on helmet should be used) 2.            Are you aware of risks/hazards associated with this work? (Are they suitably trained?) 3.            Have you received a copy ...

Determining the risk score of any work activity is done by using a risk matrix, The sequence of a risk assessment is to:- Understand the work, the work site and give the task an initial score. If the initial score is low ...

Mobile Scaffold Towers  Main Risks 1.   Working at height 2.   Dropped Tools or Materials 3.   Towers Toppling Over 5.   Overhead power lines (Risk of arcing or tower in contact with Overhead Power lines) Steps to Reduce Risks 1)    Mobile scaffold Towers should only be erected on firm ...

Working with tools both manual and powered carries risks to those working with the tools and other persons nearby, the table below shows a number of the most common risk areas associated with working with tools.   Activity What is the Hazard? Harm:-Who ...

 Accidents at Work The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) (UK) NB for Northern Ireland, The USA See Links at the end of this post. All injuries, incidents, and dangerous occurrences at work involving employees or members of the ...

Fire Safety Checklist   A fire safety policy and program are in place Management is committed to the objectives of the policy and program Sufficient resources have been provided to ensure that the objectives of the policy and program are met Staff at all levels ...

Working with excavators and excavations is a medium to high risk activity. Areas that should be addressed and all information obtained should be used to during the planning and preparation for excavation work. Ground conditions ( Have the conditions been checked, is the ...

Continual monitoring of safety performance is critical on all sites, This is very often done by means of the Site Supervisor or Manager conducting a short stroll around the site accompanied by the site foreman, items will be pointed out ...

Description of Works: (Main objective) To safely receive and store materials required for the project without damage to the existing structures/services and without injury to persons. Expected Start and End Dates: Associated Health, Safety and Environmental Assessments:- (Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments etc.) Manual Handling Risk Assessment Reducing  ...

 Visiting Contractors Companies shall induct all contractors in the following relevant safety and communication issues in the workplace: Introduction to the organisational structure of the company. Introduction to any occupational health and safety personnel working for the company. Presentation, explanation and discussion of the ...

To assist Brick and Block laying companies and individuals we have put together a professional set of Health & Safety Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH Assessments, these are perfect for any sized company and are suitable for use in ...