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Method Statement & Risk Assessment for a Mech...
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On January 1 2015 11:08 AM | Comments Off on Method Statement & Risk Assessment for a Mechanical Road Sweeper
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 ...
Risk Assessment for General Building Works
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On December 1 2014 09:47 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for General Building Works
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 ...
COSHH Explained
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 ...
Builders Safety Document Pack
In COSHH | By safetyadmin | On September 16 2014 08:51 AM | Comments Off on Builders Safety Document Pack
Our popular Builders Pack of method statements, risk assessments, coshh assessments and more has been updated with more documents, there are now 40 of the most requested documents in our pack. (Available HERE)
The price has been kept at an affordable amount ...
Slips and Trips checklist
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 9 2014 10:34 AM | Comments Off on Slips and Trips checklist
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
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On August 24 2014 06:45 PM | Comments Off on Occupational Overuse Checklist
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 ...
Risk Assessment for Heat Stress
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On June 19 2014 09:20 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for Heat Stress
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 ...
Evaluation of Risks
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On June 15 2014 08:24 AM | Comments Off on Evaluation of Risks
Evaluation of Risks, This is a critical part of every project and should be done before works commence and before each planned phase of the works. Some of the most common checks that should be made are:-
Are the substances used ...
Work at Height
In The UK Falls from height account for nearly a third of fatal injuries to workers. Half of fatal falls took place in the construction Industry (23 out of 46 fatal fall injuries).
The main areas where falls occurred were:-
Falling From ...
Risk Assessment for Electrical Works
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On March 25 2014 07:39 AM | Comments Off on Risk Assessment for Electrical Works
The Uk Health and Safety Executive states that A voltage as low as 50 volts applied between two parts of the human body causes a current to flow that can block the electrical signals between the brain and the muscles. ...
Flood Risk Assessment
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On February 20 2014 10:08 AM | Comments Off on Flood Risk Assessment
Flood Risk Assessment
More and more properties, both business and residential, are seeing their premises flooding due to the increased rainfall. We have all seen the graphic images on TV of houses being almost completely under water with cars floating down ...
Site Fire Risk Assessment
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 6 2014 12:27 PM | Comments Off on Site Fire Risk Assessment
Site Fire Risk Assessments
Construction sites always contain combustible materials and liquids as well as sources of ignition; these can and do cause fires. The best way to reduce the risk of fire is to carry out a risk assessment.
An experienced ...