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Managing Non-Compliance
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On November 8 2019 | Comments Off on Managing Non-Compliance
Managing Non Compliance
Each company should have a non compliance policy and procedures system, Below is an example that covers the duties of line management and staff as well as contractors.
Employees who fail to comply with the health and safety requirements ...
Demolition of Internal Load Bearing Walls
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On August 16 2019 | Comments Off on Demolition of Internal Load Bearing Walls
Basic Safe Work Method:- For Demolition of Internal Load Bearing Walls
Ensure that all services to the area have been isolated by trained and certified persons.
Access to the work area is to be restricted to demolition workers only, public to be ...
Accident or Incident Investigation
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On April 12 2019 | 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 ...
General Plumbing Risk Assessment
In Risk Assessments | By safetyadmin | On March 22 2019 | Comments Off on General Plumbing Risk Assessment
For general plumbing works there are a number of associated risks, The examples below are the main risks associated with plumbing works derived from pipe cutting and soldering, brazing works and fire hazards.
Burns:
Contact with naked flames, solder, Hot pipes.
Fire:
Ignition of ...
House Builders Safety Document Pack
In COSHH | By safetyadmin | On February 6 2019 | Comments Off on House Builders Safety Document Pack
We have completed a new House builders safety document pack that contains Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH, These cover all aspects of house building from site establishment to plastering and decorating. The current 30 document pack contains the following ...
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 ...
Construction Method Statements & Risk Assessm...
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On January 18 2019 | Comments Off on Construction Method Statements & Risk Assessments Pack
Our popular Builders Mega Pack has been reduced in price, we offer over 50 documents for just £149.99 £59.99
These are written by a Chartered and registered Building Engineer with over 30 years site experience including site and project management and ...
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 & ...
Falls from Height
For 2017/2018 In The UK Falls from height accounted for 48% of fatal injuries to workers.
The main areas where falls occurred were:-
Falling From Height (Scaffolding and Scaffold Towers)
Falls from mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPS)
Falls from Ladders
Falls when working on roofs ...
Steel Reinforcement and Formwork
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 4 2018 | 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 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 | 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 ...