Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan
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CONSTRUCTION PHASE HEALTH & SAFETY PLAN Housing Development FOR WORK AT Norton Heath Equestrian Centre Blackmore Ingatestone CM4 0JP BY Haynes Building and Development Ltd PREPARED BY James Kempster Health & Safety Manager Chigwell (London) Ltd. Construction Phase Plan CONTENTS 2 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan 1.0 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT Project Description 1.1 Project Directory 1.2 Extent and location of existing records and plans 1.3 Key Dates 1.4 Existing Structures 1.5 Ground Conditions 1.6 Existing Traffic Systems 1.7 Working Restrictions 1.8 Contacts 1.9 Project Safety Statement 1.10 2.0 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORK Management structure and Responsibilities 2.1 Responsibilities of Project Director 2.2 Responsibilities of Project / Contracts Manager 2.3 Responsibilities of Site Manager 2.4 Responsibilities of Operatives 2.5 Responsibilities of Health & Safety Manager 2.6 Responsibilities of Trade Contractors 2.7 Responsibilities of Fire Marshal 2.8 System of Safety Communication & Co-ordination 2.9 Site Rules 2.10 Health and Safety Goals 2.11 Monitoring and Reviewing 2.12 Liason Between Parties on Site 2.13 Consultation of Workforce 2.14 The Exchange of Design Information 2.15 Handling Design Changes During the Project 2.16 Selection And Control Of Contractors 2.17 The Exchange of Health & Safety Information Between Contractors 2.18 Site Security 2.19 Site Induction, Training and Security 2.20 Welfare Facilities 2.21 Reporting and Investigating Accidents / Incidents 2.22 First Aid Facilities + Medical Emergencies 2.23 Notices (Statutory) 2.24 Emergency Procedures 2.25 Risk Assessments and Method Statements 2.27 3.0 ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS Hazards 3.1 Working at Height 3.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 3.3 Permits to Work 3.4 Safe Lifting 3.5 Delivery & Removal Of Materials / Equipment 3.6 Dealing With Services 3.7 3 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan Adjacent Land Use 3.8 Preventing Falls 3.9 Working With Or Near Fragile Materials 3.10 Control Of Lifting Operations 3.11 Maintenance of Plant & Equipment 3.12 Excavations 3.13 Work On Or Near Water 3.14 Traffic Management 3.15 Storage Of Materials & Work Equipment 3.16 Any Other Significant Safety Risks 3.17 4.0 ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RISKS Disposal of Materials 4.1 Location of Temporary Site Accommodation 4.2 The Removal of Asbestos 4.3 Dealing With Contaminated Land 4.4 Manual Handling 4.5 Use of Hazardous Substances 4.6 Reducing Noise & Vibration 4.7 Any other Significant Health Risks 4.8 Section B – Supporting Documentation for the Construction Phase 4.10 5.0 THE HEALTH & SAFETY FILE Layout & Format 5.1 Arrangement For Gathering Of Information 5.2 Storage of Information 5.3 Appendix No: Project risk assessment and method statement 4 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan 1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT 1.1 Project description and programme details Development of 30 dwellings consisting of 15 affordable 2 bed properties and 15 open market 4/5 bed properties. Haynes Building and Development Ltd , will occupy a site office throughout the construction phase. The site address will be situated at: Norton Heath Equestrian Centre Blackmore Ingatestone CM4 0JP 1.2 Project Directory Please refer to the Management Structure section for a full directory of all relevant parties in the project. 1.3 Extent and location of existing records and plans In order to assist with the development of the Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, existing records and plans must be obtained and used to identify services within the project scope. These plans will also be required to identify construction detail and / or any major / minor alterations to the structure. 1.4 Key Dates Project commencement date: 01-Oct-2017 Project completion date: 01-Mar-2019 Project duration: 74 weeks 5 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan 1.5 Existing Structures Equestrian Centre 1.6 Ground Conditions Field – uneven open ground 1.7 Existing Traffic Systems N/A 1.8 Working Restrictions Works should not proceed until it is deemed safe to commence work. Where ACM’s are found which are likely to be disturbed during the course of works, appropriate control measures must be implemented. The asbestos register held by Haynes will be referred to in advance of work commencing. Work will be carried out in accordance with the Haynes asbestos policies. Working timings Mon – Fri - 0730 – 1830 hrs Sat - 0800 – 1300 hrs Sun & Bank Holidays - No works to be carried out 6 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan 1.9 CONTACTS ROLE NAME CONTACT DETAILS Client Haynes Building and The Seedbed Centre Development Ltd Langston Road Loughton Essex IG10 3TQ [email protected] BRD Tech 1a Church Street Principal Designer Sawbridgeworth CM21 9AX Tel: 01279 600110 Principal Contractor Haynes Building and The Seedbed Centre Development Ltd Langston Road Loughton Essex IG10 3TQ [email protected] 7 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan Project Manager JJ Haynes The Seedbed Centre Haynes Building and Langston Road Development Ltd Loughton Essex IG10 3TQ Mob: 07956398013 [email protected] Site Manager Kevin Chapman The Seedbed Centre Haynes Building and Langston Road Development Ltd Loughton Essex IG10 3TQ Mob: 0777878757 [email protected] Health & Safety Manager James Kempster Aaron House, Unit 8 Chigwell (London) Ltd Hainault Business Park Forest Road Hainault Essex IG6 3JP Tel: 0208 500 4100 Mob: 07825 940 568 [email protected] k 1.10 PROJECT SAFETY STATEMENT It is the intention of Haynes Building and Development Ltd. that the project should be executed with the highest regard for safety, health and welfare. All reasonably practicable measures will be taken to ensure a safe and healthy environment for employees and all that may be affected by the works. The safety objectives include: 1. Identifying potential hazards so that proactive safety measures may be taken. 2. To provide and maintain safe plant equipment and machines, safe and healthy places of work and safe systems of work. 3. To maintain all places of work, points of access and egress from work sites so that, so far as reasonably practicable, they are safe and without risk to Contractors, Sub-Contractors and others. 8 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan 4. To undertake all activities in a way which meets current statutory requirements and embodies Haynes Building and Development Ltds’ high standard of care and safety management. 5. To provide and maintain adequate site security to keep plant, equipment and premises in safe condition and exclude those who are not authorized to access the site. 6. To ensure that design work carried out by our personnel and trade contractors fall within the CDM Regulations. 7. To provide sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all staff and trade contractors. 8. To operate an effective means of communication between all parties in order to maintain and promote health, safety and welfare so as to minimise the risk of injuries, accidents and dangerous occurrences. 9. To review, amend, update and monitor the effectiveness of the Construction Phase Plan, to keep up to date with new technical and legislative standards and to take account of any incidents or changes in the scope and methods of the work. 2.0 MANAGEMENT OF THE WORK 2.1 MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Health and Safety is the responsibility of line management and its general control will be exercised through the existing management structure. However, certain key personnel will be appointed as specific duty holders who will have responsibilities in accordance with procedures. The specific duty holders are named above. The general health and safety responsibilities of line managers / supervisors are as detailed in the companies H&S Policy. Other responsibilities for control of specific activities are as specified in the companies H&S Management systems manual, which is to be held on site and the relevant documentation included within this plan or as specified within the framework of this plan. 9 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 2.2 Project Director – Terry Haynes H&S responsibilities are to ensure that: 1. All levels of management and employees understand the requirements placed upon them by the company’s policy for the prevention of injury, ill health and damage. 2. All levels of employees receive adequate and appropriate training in their tasks. 3. The relevant legislation is complied with in all the company’s areas of operation. 4. Sound working practices are observed. 10 Project: Norton Heath – Housing Development v1 Construction Phase Plan 5. Allowances are made in tendering, planning and production processes for the provision of adequate welfare facilities and necessary equipment to avoid injury, ill health and damage. 6. Health & Safety activities are co-ordinated between all contractors working on the same site. 7. All accidents and incidents are correctly reported and recorded, with appropriate action taken to avoid a recurrence. 8. Disciplinary action is taken against all employees who do not comply with the requirements as detailed in the policy documents. 9. Communication with external health and safety organisations in instigated. 10. Pertinent information is distributed throughout the company. 11. Adequate funds are made available to meet the requirements of the policy. 12 The appropriate insurance cover is provided and maintained. 13 Provision is made at all meetings, including board meetings, for discussing health and safety. 14. He sets a good example by using the appropriate personal protective equipment whilst on site. 2.3 PROJECT MANAGER – JJ Haynes H & S responsibilities are to ensure that: 1.