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PAT Testing Method Statement
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On August 10 2015 | Comments Off on PAT Testing Method Statement
When Carrying out Portable Appliance testing (PAT) an example method statement is as follows:-
Arrive at client premises, identify PAT Tester to Reception and sign in if required.
Conduct appliance/cable testing in methodical and logical manner.
Inform PC users or Network Administrator in ...
The Site Engineer’s Roles and Responsibiliti...
In Method Statements | By safetyadmin | On July 19 2015 | Comments Off on The Site Engineer’s Roles and Responsibilities
Quality Control - The Site Engineers Role and Responsibilities
Accurate extraction of pertinent setting out information from issued drawings
Coordinates, Levels, Built in Items, References to Standard details checked. Notes on the drawings have been read and understood
Preparation for setting out
Ensuring that ...
Electrical Installation Risks
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On June 22 2015 | Comments Off on Electrical Installation Risks
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 ...
Health & Safety for Small Builders
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On April 20 2015 | Comments Off on Health & Safety for Small Builders
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 ...
Risks Assessing Brick and Blockwork
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On April 6 2015 | Comments Off on Risks Assessing Brick and Blockwork
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 ...
Employee’s Responsibilities for Safety
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On March 29 2015 | Comments Off on Employee’s Responsibilities for Safety
Employees are responsible for:
Ensuring they comply with the occupational health and safety policy, the Occupational Health and Safety Management Plan and all company safe work practices.
Ensuring the safety of themselves and others in the workplace.
Immediately reporting any unsafe condition, dangerous ...
COSHH Explained
COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; this is legislation that has been implemented to ensure employers are following specific guidelines that reduce the risks that exposure of hazardous chemicals can cause to health and safety within the ...
Corrective Action Plan
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On February 25 2015 | Comments Off on Corrective Action Plan
Corrective actions will normally be identified by Incidents, accidents, workplace inspections and safety audits.
What is the purpose of a corrective action plan?
The action plan will be compiled with details of the problem or non conformance, and will list the preventative ...
Employee Training
Safe working and safe work procedures will only be effective through training and employee and management cooperation on site.
Company management and supervisors have a duty to ensure that staff are trained and competent to ensure that tasks are carried out ...
Evaluation of Method Statements
Evaluation of Method Statements:-
When you (as a main contractor or client) receive method statements you should evaluate them to ensure the contractor has complied with the contract requirements for method statements.
The content should include:
Task/process and area of specialisation.
Sequence of work ...
Machinery Instruction Manuals
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 23 2015 | Comments Off on Machinery Instruction Manuals
When purchasing or hiring machinery its vital to confirm that there is an instruction manual supplied with the machinery, The manual should be concise and up to date.
Guidance notes for Instruction Manuals:-
Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to ...
Risk Assessment Control Measures
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 11 2015 | Comments Off on Risk Assessment Control Measures
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 ...