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 ...

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 ...

When carrying out a Risk Assessment the level of risk compared to the reduction of risk measures needed you should consider financial, duration and difficulty of the works as part of the control process. Risks should be reduced to the lowest possible practical  level by ...

  The Steps that can be taken to help reduce the risks are:-Before starting sweeping operations. Ensure guards on machinery in place and effective for protection. Always wear protective clothing and PPE as required. Take extra care on uneven and/or sloping ground especially when ...

This Example Risk Assessment covers the main risks associated with small building works/renovations Risk Being Assessed: General Building work, Excavations, Foundations, General Brick and Block work, Work at height, Manual Handling. Initial Risk Assessed as:- MEDIUM (Point Range 4 to 6 Minor Injury/Disease/Loss) Section ...

Carrying out a COSHH (Control of substances hazardous to health) Assessment for chemicals/substances on a construction site is vital, untrained workers can easily be injured or cause others to be injured. A typical sequence of a COSHH assessment is as ...

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Sample slips and trips checklist Action taken:- An OHS policy for slips and trips is in place Management is committed to the objectives of the policy Sufficient resources have been provided to ensure that the objectives of the policy are met Staff at all levels ...

Occupational overuse checklist Is there an occupational overuse syndrome policy in place? Is management committed to the objectives of the policy? Have sufficient resources been provided to ensure that the objectives of the policy are met? Are staff at all levels aware of, and ...

Heat stress affects building and construction related works, steps should be taken to reduce the risks. What are the typical symptoms:-? Cramping Muscles, often these include side stitches and calf muscles. Dry skin that maybe hot to the touch, loss of concentration and ...