Lifting Hook

Lifting Accessories

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Lifting Accessories

Some general risk reduction measures that should be taken when slinging loads. All Lifting equipment should be checked and an…

Forward and Rear Tipping Dumpers

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Forward and Rear Tipping Dumpers

There are risks involved when operating dumpers on site, The basic steps that need to be taken to reduce these…

young worker

Employing young people at work

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Employing young people at work

The UK HSE states that a young person is anyone under the age of 18 and under the Management of…

New Road Construction Safety

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on New Road Construction Safety

New road construction has risks and therefore the various phases of the work do require method statements and risk assessments….

work stress

Workplace Stress

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Workplace Stress

Causes of workplace stress  The predominant cause of work related stress from a UK Labour Force Survey was workload (tight deadlines, too…

method statement template

Method Statement Template

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Method Statement Template

Method Statement Template Method statements are written to provide a “safe system of work” the information they contain is compiled…

Method statement example:- Access Road and Protection Slabs

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Method statement example:- Access Road and Protection Slabs

This is an example detailed method statement for the site setup and carrying out of a new access road and…

Health and safety exec uk poster

Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals

 safetyadmin  1 Comment on Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals

When purchasing or in cases hiring plant and machinery the following information regarding Instruction manuals should be checked before use…

PAT Testing Method Statement

 safetyadmin  0 Comments 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…

The Site Engineer’s Roles and Responsibilities

 safetyadmin  0 Comments 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…

image warning of high voltage

Electrical Installation Risks

 safetyadmin  0 Comments on Electrical Installation Risks

When compiling a Risk Assessment for electrical work a number of generic risks need to be considered:- Fire Flammable items…

Health & Safety for Small Builders

 safetyadmin  1 Comment 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…