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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. He understand the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and appreciates the allocated responsibilities
2. The following are determined at the planning stage:
i. The most appropriate order and method of work ii. The provision of adequate lighting iii. Allocation of responsibilities with other contractors on site iv. The hazards which might occur due to overhead or underground services. v. Facilities for sanitation and welfare vi. Provision of fire precautions vii. Provision of first aid facilities 11
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3. Written method statements are provided to establish working methods, to explain the sequence of operations, to outline the potential hazards at each stage and to indicate the precautions to be observed.
4. All financial decisions contain sufficient funds to allow for safe methods of work and the provision of sufficient welfare facilities.
5. Tasks are only allocated to companies who have been assessed and are able to demonstrate health and safety competence.
6. All materials purchased are accompanied by health and safety data sheets.
7. The precautions and work methods are checked with the trade contractors prior to commencing work.
8. Work is carried out as planned and the relevant legislation complied with on site.
9. All plant on site is safe, guarded in accordance with the relevent legislation and has the required certificates of inspection or examination.
10. He sets a good example and wears PPE whilst on site.
2.4 SITE MANAGER – Kevin Chapman
Health & Safety Responsibilities are to ensure that:
1. He understands the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and appreciates the allocated responsibilities.
2. The requirements of the Construction Phase Plan are adhered to and the documentation system is properly administered.
3. Written risk assessments and method statements are provided to establish working methods, to explain the sequence of operations, to outline the potential hazards at each stage and indicate the precautions to be observed.
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5. Responsibilities are correctly assigned and accepted
6. Plant and equipment is operated only by trained and experienced personnel.
7. First Aid facilities are available at all times.
8. The work methods and precautions are checked with trade contractors prior to work commencing.
9. The legal requirements are observed on site and that all registers, records and reports are kept in order.
10. All plant on site is safe, guarded in accordance with the relevent legislation and has the required certificates of inspection or examination.
11. All repairs to plant on site are carried out in the proper manner.
12. The electricity supply is installed and maintained so as not to present a risk to men and equipment.
13. The site is kept tidy.
14. Arrangements are implemented with other Contractors to avoid any confusion about areas of responsibility.
15. All materials purchased are accompanied by health and safety data sheets.
16. All hazardous materials are correctly marked, stored, handled and used.
17. The required personal protective equipment (PPE) is issued and used correctly.
18. He sets a good example by using the appropriate personal protective equipment whilst on site.
2.5 OPERATIVES
The Operatives H & S responsibilities are to ensure that they:
1. Use the correct tools and equipment for the task.
2. Use the protective equipment provided.
3. Only use tools which are in good condition.
4. Report all defects in tools, plant, equipment and materials, or any obvious health and safety hazard.
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6. Avoid improvisation.
7. Warn new employees of known hazards.
8. Refrain from horseplay.
9. Do not abuse the welfare facilities.
10. Co-operate with the Company on all aspects of health, safety and welfare.
11. Do not operate any equipment or machinery unless they have been fully trained to do so.
12. Comply with the requirements of the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
13. Inform management of any change to their state of health, either temporary or permanent, which might affect their working ability or their suitability to carry out any particular task or tasks.
2.6 HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER – James Kempster
The Health & Safety Manager shall:
1. Carry out site inspections, as requested by the Company.
2. Provide written reports and assessments for the Company subsequent to the inspections.
3. Provide a telephone advisory service relating to all aspects of health and safety at work.
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5. If requested, assess all method statements presented to the Company.
6. If requested, attend meetings regarding health and safety, on behalf of the Company.
7. If requested, provide health and safety training to both management and staff.
8. Will act to reduce imminent danger wherever that may be seen on site.
2.7 TRADE CONTRACTORS
Trade Contractors are to comply with all the requirements of the Construction Phase Plan and are to provide copies of their Health & Safety Policies and other documentation appertaining to health and safety that may be requested by Haynes Building and Development Ltd. or their Health & Safety Manager.
Failure to do so will render the Trade Contractor liable to suspension from the site and any financial penalties will be charged to that Contractor.
Trade Contractors whose works package includes a design function will present those designs to the Principal Contractor for onward transmission to the Principle Designer in sufficient time to allow those designs to be considered by the design team prior to work commencing. Any such design work shall be included in the information passes to the CDM Co-ordinator as part of the Health & Safety File
Labour only Sub-Contractors shall, for the purpose of health & safety only be considered employees of Haynes Building and Development Ltd.
2.8 FIRE MARSHAL
The Fire Marshal’s Health and Safety responsibilities are to ensure that:
1. He carries out routine checking of fire exit routes to ensure they remain clear at all times.
2. He carries out routine inspections of the fire fighting equipment to ensure that it is serviceable i.e. not damaged or discharged.
3. In the event of a fire, all personnel in the area that he is responsible for are out of the building and reporting this to the senior fire officer present.
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4. He communicates with the person with overall responsibility for fire protection at work.
5. He enforces the ‘No Smoking’ policy.
2.9 SYSTEM OF SAFETY COMMUNICATION AND CO-ORDINATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS
A meeting will take place at least every month with Trade Contractors’ senior site representative attending for the purpose of the transfer and sharing of health and safety information.
Information obtained at these meetings will allow all parties to participate more effectively in the overall health and safety of the job. Information obtained from the meetings can then be relayed to employees, where necessary, via toolbox talks.
Should there be an urgent need to communicate, then telephone or face to face meetings shall be used as necessary.
On site meetings will take place with Sub-Contractors whilst the works are in progress. Health and Safety will be the priority on the agenda at site meetings.
Haynes Building and Development Ltd. shall give direction on health and safety matters as required by the CDM Regulations 2015 and their duty under Section 3 of The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Trade Contractors are encouraged to participate in the transfer of information and are required to bring to the attention of Haynes Building and Development Ltd. notice of any dangerous circumstance or actions.
Copies of site inspections and reports conducted by The Health & Manager shall be circulated by those who are required to take corrective action.
2.10 SITE RULES
Site rules will be communicated by the Site Manager & Health & Safety Manager, with the assistance from the CDM Co-ordinator / Client. Breach of site rules by Trade Contractors will be construed as a breach of contract. Breach of the site rules by an operative will be a disciplinary matter. Site rules will be communicated at induction and displayed on site.
Smoking is permitted in designated areas on site
Drugs (with the exception of prescription medicines) are not permitted on site. Operatives under the influence of drugs shall not be permitted to work. 16
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Operatives under the influence of alcohol shall not be permitted to work.
Particular attention will be required to the following areas:
1. Access to the site area shall be controlled, with all visitors being required to sign-in at the site office before being allowed on site.
2. All operatives will wear I.D., without which they will not be permitted to work.
3. The works will be carried out with the minimum of noise and inconvenience to the local residents.
4. The works shall comply with the Control of Pollution Act 1974 as far as practically possible, and the Contractors shall keep in constant dialogue with the Clients regarding the noise levels and any other restrictions.
5. All precautions will be taken to minimise the risk of fire.
6. All construction areas and emergency exits are to be kept clear and maintained in a safe condition at all times throughout the period of construction. Measures shall be taken to ensure that residents’ emergency access and egress, where applicable, is maintained throughout the construction.
7. Any damage to the site must be reported to the Site Manager immediately.
8. The site must be kept tidy at all times.
9. Any person found damaging or vandalizing any plant, materials, welfare facilities or safety equipment will be removed from the site immediately.
10. Operatives will not engage in disputes with local residents. A strict no-conflict policy will be adhered to by all staff, with instances giving rise to a dispute reported to the Site Supervisor and Client immediately.
11. Deliveries shall be made to the site within working hours, unless otherwise agreed.
12. Only trained, authorized operatives will be permitted to operate mechanical handling plant.
13. Radios/cassettes/personal stereos are not permitted on site. Mobile phones shall only be used in designated areas and use is not permitted otherwise.
14. Breaches of site rules will invoke a warning to the operative concerned. Where a total of 3 warnings are issued to the operative, he will be ordered to leave site and not return.
2.11 HEALTH & SAFETY GOALS.
Haynes Building and Development Ltd will ensure the project is carried out in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, The Construction (Design and 17
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Management) Regulations 2015 and all other current applicable UK Health & Safety Legislation.
Haynes Building and Development Ltd and its project team consider Health, Safety, Welfare and the Environment to be at the top of it priorities in all activities. We place the highest possible consideration and value on safe working practices at all times. The attitude of risk tolerance will not be acceptable on any Haynes Building and Development Ltd project. A compatible and complimentary attitude will be required from Directors, Managers, operatives and sub-contractors alike.
2.12 MONITORING & REVIEWING
Continuous monitoring of on-site H&S compliance and any necessary statutory inspections (e.g. of scaffold or excavations) will be carried out and recorded by The Haynes Site Management/Supervision. Any significant break-down in any aspect of H&S management systems will be immediately reported to the Contracts / Asst Manager, who will, where appropriate, notify the H&S Manager.
Routine site inspections will be carried out and recorded by the Haynes H&S Manager or H&S Advisors: Frequency of inspections will be at agreed regular intervals, encompassing all active sites but may be adjusted as necessary with regard to the prevailing level of activity and risk. Findings will be reported to SBHA monthly, with significant findings reported sooner where necessary.
Significant observations will be drawn to the attention of the Haynes Contracts and/or Site Managers who will immediately instigate any necessary corrective preventative action.
A report of the inspection will be issued by the Haynes H&S Manager and distributed to the Managing Director, Contracts Director and Site Manager (for retention in the Site H&S File).
Resourcing issues linked to surveillance and performance monitoring will be reviewed at regular intervals as an agenda item on the monthly managers meeting.
2.13 LIAISON BETWEEN PARTIES ON SITE.
Prior to commencement on site, all appointed contractors will be in receipt of any relevant health and safety information. All contractors will inform the Haynes Project Manager or Site Manager of any work that is liable to affect any other persons employed on this site. Work will only continue after liason with all parties to ensure that all aspects of Health and Safety are not compromised.
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The immediate contact for the site related issues would be the Haynes site manager who can be contacted on the following telephone numbers.
2.14 CONSULTATION WITH THE WORKFORCE.
All operatives on site shall be consulted individually about health and safety and their own functions and responsibilities on a regular basis. Each Trade Contractor is to discuss health and safety with their operatives and Sub-Contractors on a frequent basis, as well as act on those discussions and document the process.
2.15 THE EXCHANGE OF DESIGN INFORMATION.
The appointed designer(s) must provide information to all other project team members that are likely to need to identify and manage the remaining risks. This information must be project specific and concentrate on significant risk that may not be obvious to the Haynes project team.
The Haynes will attend regular reviews of the design with the appointed designer to ensure proper consideration is given to buildability, usability and sustainability.
2.16 HANDLING DESIGN CHANGES DURING THE PROJECT.
Haynes will not commence work on any changes in design during the construction phase until they are satisfied that all the information necessary to carry out the works safely has been provided.
2.17 SELECTION AND CONTROL OF CONTRACTORS.
The Company will ensure that when selecting personnel and sub-contractors, due regard as to their competency in health and safety will be taken into account. All contractors appointed by the Haynes will have passed our two stage competency assessment. These contractors will, only, then be placed on the Haynes “approved list”.
Contracts Directors / managers must ensure that contractors are assessed adequately to ensure the works are within the contractor’s capabilities.
2.18 THE EXHANGE OF H & S INFORMATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS.
Haynes will communicate all relevant health and safety information to all concerned parties on the project and expects all contractors to co-operate with the contents and implementation of this Construction Phase Plan.
All contractors will be expected to advise Haynes of any risk to health and safety that their works may cause other contractors on this project.
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Haynes will have the following information available on site for all concerned parties:
The Pre Construction Information
The Construction Phase Plan
Haynes Health and Safety Compendium
Copy of Haynes Health and Safety Procedures Manual
A nominated Health and Safety Team Member contact number
2.19 SITE SECURITY
Site management/supervision will ensure that on daily completion of work or any other absence from site that all practicable measures are taken to prevent unauthorised or inadvertent access to site premises & exposure to site hazards.
Wherever possible, temptations to trespass, theft and arson, particularly by juveniles, will be removed/secured/hidden.
Particular and continuous attention will be paid to the following:
1. the general integrity of fences, gates, doors, locking arrangements, etc and the absence of equipment, materials, rope etc. which could be used for climbing.
2. removal and/or inhibiting means of access to high level, i.e. scaffold, ladders, steps, etc.
3. immobilising, securing and generally making safe vehicles and plant
4. appropriate, secure storage of hazardous substances, tools and equipment
5. removal from the site premises of bottled gases and bulk inflammables at all times except when required for immediate use on-site
6. isolation/disconnection of non-essential power sources
7. edge protection for all open excavations, lifted covers/floor sections, exposed voids, risers or other such fall/falling object hazards
8. barriers and/or warnings in place for all accessible hazards
9. appropriate signage to be displayed within and around the site.
2.20 SITE INDUCTION, TRAINING AND SECURITY
Haynes Building and Development Ltd. regard the provision of trained and experience managers, supervisors, foreman and labour as the key to operations being without risk to health and safety.
INDUCTIONS
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On site H & S Induction / familiarisation instruction shall be conducted verbally by the site manager for all personnel. Site safety rules will be issued at the time of induction and records retained.
No one (including Trade Contractors or public utility staff) shall be allowed on to a live workplace without first having undergone a contract specific, safety and site induction. It is the intention of Haynes Building and Development Ltd. that all site induction training shall be recorded and conducted in accordance with current procedures.
Inductions will be bolstered by regular toolbox talks on pertinent, current topics. Regular toolbox talks must be carried out, at least once a week, with appropriate subjects chosen to cover the work activities. Sub-Contractors will co-operate with any initiative in this regard.
TRAINING
The training given will include the following as a minimum:
1. The Company’s policy for health, safety and welfare.
2. Allocation of safety responsibilities on site.
3. Site specific rules.
4. Safe systems of work, where required.
5. General hazards in and around their work area.
6. Specific hazards allied to their work area including the detail of the risk assessment and noise implication of that task.
7. Fire and emergency procedures (including the location and use of extinguishers).
8. First Aid – names and locations of first aiders, introduction to them, position of first aid boxes and rules for their use.
9. Use, availability and storage of protective clothing and equipment. 10. Procedures for reporting accidents, injuries and property damage.
11. Welfare – location of toilets, etc., and other welfare matters.
12. The importance of hygiene and health.
13. Site communication arrangements for reporting unsafe conditions / complaints, receiving safety information and reporting near miss incidents.
Training must be arranged for specific activities such as MEWPS, Abrasive Wheels, and Mobile Towers.
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It is also important that skills training through CSCS is monitored and that, where appropriate, all employees (including contractors employees) have a suitable skills card.
SECURITY PROCEDURES
Reasonable efforts will be made to see that the site shall be secure against ingress from those who are not authorised to be on the site.
Working areas will be clearly demarcated by the use of barriers, tapes, cones, warning signs and markings suitable for the specific location and duration of the work.
The site shall be made secure by using 2m high “Heras” type fencing. This will be checked at the end of each working period to ensure that all clips are in place. This will be controlled by site staff.
Official visitors to the site shall be required to wear sensible levels of PPE having regard to the tasks they shall perform and the locations they will be in. While on site, visitors shall be escorted at all times unless they have undergone the induction process.
The overriding concern shall be for the safety and protection of the public and other workers on the site. During working hours this shall be a site wide responsibility and the duty of all to enforce.
2.21 WELFARE FACILITIES
The Site Manager shall ensure that welfare facilities sufficient to comply with the requirements of Schedule 2 of the CDM Regulations 2015 are provided throughout the construction phase.
The following welfare facilities shall be made available by the Client to the operatives and staff involved in the construction process. All such facilities will be maintained by Haynes Building and Development Ltd. and are to be treated with respect by all construction personnel.
1. Site office 2. Sanitary conveniences 3. Washing facilities 4. Drinking water 5. Changing rooms and lockers 6. Facilities for rest
2.22 REPORTING / INVESTIGATING ACCIDENTS
Should an accident or incident occur, the site manager or his deputy must be informed immediately.
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Sufficient action will be taken to make the area safe, but nothing will be moved unnecessarily before the appropriate Trade Contractor and safety representative have been informed.
The Director responsible for the safety of the employee(s) involved will ensure that an entry is made in both the Trade Contractors and Haynes Building and Development Ltd.s accident book.
In all cases an accident report will be completed and a copy contained in the site file, as well as providing a copy of the report to the Trade Contractor and the CDM-Co- ordinator and, where necessary, the HSE.
The requirements of the RIDDOR Regulations will be met. The site manager will ensure sub-Contractors are aware of their responsibilities under the regulations to submit form F2508 to the HSE where required by the Regulations. Reporting action is the responsibility of the Director responsible for the safety of the Trade Contractors’ involved.
Accidents, cases of ill health and dangerous occurrences may be reported using the online platform www.riddor.gov.uk 2.23 FIRST AID FACILITIES
Each Contractor on site must be able to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 and have access to a fully qualified first aider on site at all times while their staff are working.
Names and locations of first aiders, introduction to them, position of First Aid boxes and rules for their use shall be part of the induction training.
2.24 MEDICAL EMERGENCY
In the event of an injury or sudden illness on site the following action is to be taken:
1. First Aid assistance is to be obtained, if appropriate. 2. The injured or ill person is to be conveyed to the nearest A&E hospital by the quickest possible means or; 3. An ambulance is to be summoned, ensuring that the address is given accurately and the information repeated back to the caller. 23
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4. The full details of the person injured or ill and the details of the injury or illness are to be passed to the site supervisor as soon as possible, in order that he can make arrangements to advise the next of kin (if required).
5. Details of the nearest A&E and route are:
Hospital: Broomfield Hospital, Court Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7ET
Tel: 01245 362000
Distance: 1.48 miles
Journey Time: 11 miles (approximately) Directions from Site Office to A & E: 1. Leave Fingrith Hall Lane towards A414 / Chelmsford Road 0.2 mi 2. Turn right on to A414 4.2 mi 3. Pass through 2 roundabouts, remaining on A414 1.9 mi 4. At roundabout, take 1st exit on to A1114 / London Road 505 ft 5. At roundabout, take 1st exit on to A1016 / Westway1.6 mi 6. At roundabout, take 2nd exit 0.1 mi 7. Keep left to stay on A1016 / Chelmer Valley Road 0.9 mi 8. At roundabout, take 1st exit on to Valley Bridge 0.2 mi 9. Turn right on to B1008 / Broomfield Road 1.5 mi 10. At roundabout, take 1st exit on to Hospital Approach 0.1 mi 11. Keep straight on to Court Road 0.1 mi 12. Enter roundabout 66 ft 13. Arrive at Broomfield Hospital 2.25 NOTICES
The following notices are to be displayed in the site accommodation:
1. Health and Safety Law Poster 2. F10 – Notification of the Project to the HSE 3. Certificate of Employer’s Liability Insurance 4. Details of fire and emergency procedures 5. Address and map of the local emergency hospital
2.26 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The fire procedures will be overseen by the site manager and will be an integral part of the site induction training.
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Due to the various locations work will be carried out in, there will be no designated fire escape routes. In the event of an emergency, people are to make their way to the assembly point by the safest clear route.
The site manager will select the appropriate type and quantity of fire extinguisher, according to the given work being carried out and its location.
All fire fighting equipment and any fire detection alarm system provided will be examined and tested at suitable intervals and properly maintained.
Each Trade Contactor will appoint a Fire Warden for each area of their activity. These shall be trained in their duties as Fire Wardens.
The following action is to be taken in the event of a fire:
1. The alarm is to be raised (this can be done verbally shouting FIRE, FIRE, FIRE). 2. All on site are to be made aware of the alarm and the need to evacuate the premises. 3. The Fire Brigade are to be summoned immediately by dialling 999. 4. Portable fire extinguishers are to be used in an attempt to put the fire out or contain it. This is only to be undertaken if there is no risk to personnel. 5. Staff are to report their presence to the senior person at the assembly point. 6. Full details of the incident are to be passed to the CDM Co-ordinator as soon as possible. 7. The Loss Prevention Council document “Fire Prevention on Construction Sites” shall provide guidance for fire prevention measures.
2.27 RISK ASSESSMENTS
A risk register has been produced for this project to identify the various risks involved and the appropriate control measures to be implemented to minimise risks. Risk assessments will be updated as the project develops.
Haynes Building and Development Ltd. will request formal risk assessments from each sub-contractor (where used) and where necessary, will be used to support and revise the risk assessment register.
METHOD STATEMENTS
Haynes Building and Development Ltd and their sub-contractors will produce written method statements for the works, which will be job-specific and refer to responsible personnel, control measures and arrangements.
3.0 ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS
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All hazards specific to the works shall be identified by the risk assessment procedures, which shall recommend adequate and suitable control measures and from which method statements shall be developed.
All Trade Contractors will be issued with a copy of the Construction Phase Plan as part of their tasking in order that their risk may be properly incorporated into the plan and that they may cost all risk control procedures prior to commencement on site.
Written risk assessments and method statements explaining the sequence of operations, outlining the potential hazards at each stage and indicating the precautions to be observed are to be provided by Trade Contractors to the Project Manager for review and approval at least seven working days prior to commencement of the task to which they relate.
These documents shall be held on site and their findings shall be communicated to the operatives involved prior to their undertaking the specific tasks.
The following health and safety risks shall be included:
a) Safety risks:
Delivery and removal of materials (including waste) and work equipment taking account of any risks to the public. For example, during access to or egress from the site. Dealing with services – water, electricity and gas, including overhead powerlines and temporary electrical installations. Accommodating adjacent land use. Stability of structures whilst carrying out construction work, including temporary structures and existing unstable structures. Preventing falls. Work with or near fragile materials. Control of lifting operations. Work on excavations and work where there are poor ground conditions. Works on wells, underground earthworks and tunnels. Work on or near water where there is a risk of drowning Traffic routes and segregation of vehicles and pedestrians. Storage of materials (particularly hazardous materials) and work equipment. Work in occupied premises. Demolition works. Any other significant safety risks.
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Dealing with contaminated land. Manual Handling. Use of hazardous substances, particularly where there is a need for health monitoring. Reducing noise and vibration. Work with ionizing radiation. Exposure to UV radiation (from the sun). Any other significant risks.
3.2 WORKING AT HEIGHT
The requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 shall be satisfied.
In order to identify the measures required to avoid the risks from working at height, a site-specific risk assessment will always need to be carried out. Where it is reasonably practicable to carry out the work safely otherwise than at height, then work at height must be avoided.
Where work is carried out at height, suitable and sufficient measures must be taken to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, any person falling a distance likely to cause injury. These measures are to include ensuring that, where it is reasonably practicable to carry it out safely and under appropriate ergonomic conditions, the work is carried out from an existing place of work, or (in the case of obtaining access or egress) using an existing means. Where this is not reasonably practicable, sufficient work equipment must be provided to prevent a fall occurring.
Where the risk of a fall occurring cannot be eliminated, sufficient work equipment must be provided to minimise both the distance and the consequences of a fall or, where it is reasonable practicable to minimise the distance, sufficient work equipment must be provided to prevent a fall occurring.
Where the risk of a fall occurring cannot be eliminated, additional training and instruction or other additional measures must be taken to prevent, so far as reasonably practicable, any person falling a distance liable to cause personal injury.
3.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Where any risk assessment identifies the need for any article of PPE, then the employee who carries out the task shall be provided with suitable PPE by his employer at no charge.
The PPE Regulations 1992 shall be adhered to. This requires the employee be trained in the proper use of the PPE, that it is replaced as necessary and there is a suitable place to store PPE.
The minimum standard for all on site is footwear to BS EN 345 (BS EN 346 preferred), hard hat to BS EN 397 and hi visibility jacket/vest to BS EN 471.
Trade Contractors will ensure all suitable PPE is worn on site. Wearing of PPE is mandatory to all trades and visitors. Failure to adhere to this requirement will necessitate the removal of the offending party from site. Signs will be displayed confirming these arrangements.
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3.4 PERMITS TO WORK
A strict Permit to Work system shall be imposed for work in hazardous areas/circumstances. This shall be administered by the Project Director, or his delegate.
The system shall cover:
Hot works Confined space working Testing and commissioning of systems Electrical switch gear working Plant maintenance Toxic substance work Any other operation which presents similar hazards
The operative carrying out the works must be in possession of the permit
Hot works include:
Open flame Hot Air or arc welding Use of gas cutting equipment Brazing or soldering Heat producing equipment Equipment producing any sparks Blow lamps/torches with exposed flame Bitumen boilers
3.5 SAFE LIFTING
Only competent trained personnel shall be permitted to operate, inspect, or maintain any lifting equipment. Slings, blocks and chains, etc., as well as the physical lifting devices will be inspected by a competent person on each occasion before they are used. Such equipment shall be tested at intervals of not more than six months.
An appropriately trained and competent ‘Appointed Person’ as defined by the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, will plan and co-ordinate all aspects involving lifting operations.. In this respect a safe lifting plan will be developed for such activities.
To assist in the identification of currently certified lifting equipment, all chains, tackle and slings, etc. shall be colour coded, with a different colour being adopted for each period. The current colour shall be displayed in a prominent location within the Site, such as the site offices or stores
Contractor designed elements shall give consideration to safe lifting within their design and the incorporation of lifting eyes, bolts and slinging points wherever appropriate. This process shall be adopted at all stages and third party suppliers/designers shall be notified of this requirement. Specific attention shall be given to the ongoing maintenance of the facility with suitable lifting/access facilities being made available.
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3.6 DELIVERY & REMOVAL OF MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT
The site is located in a residential area, all deliveries, loading/unloading activities will be closely monitored as to minimise any disruption to traffic and pedestrians in the area.
Where possible such activities will take place at off peak times.
All access / egress points to the project will be maintained at all times.
A banksman is to be present at all time when vehicles are loading / unloading in traffic sensitive areas.
Sufficient and suitable protection to the public will be in place during loading/unloading activities.
Materials will be stored off site and delivered on a daily basis.
Emergency services will have access to the site area.
3.7 DEALING WITH SERVICES
Buried services are to a great extent ‘out of sight, out of mind’ until the time comes for someone to dig a hole by hand or start excavating mechanically. Every year people are injured or killed due to accidental contact with buried services such as electricity cables and gas pipes. Underground power cables together with gas, water and drainage pipes constitute a potential hazard on sites.
The Contracts Manager will ensure work is appropriately planned to ensure safety during excavations. Contracts Managers will obtain details of all buried services from the various service/utility companies, for example:
Local electricity suppliers and National Grid. Local authority, for information on the location of street lighting cables and sewers. Gas. Water. Phone and cable television. Private owners of adjoining land and buildings.
Site Managers must:
Ensure that no excavation works commence until all information on existing underground services has been obtained, and all services are physically located and marked by means of locating equipment and/or hand dug trial holes.
Liaise with representatives of the various service authorities, as necessary, to agree precautions and safe methods of work.
Ensure that all operatives are informed during their site induction of the ‘Permit To Work’ System, if it is to be implemented, and where it will apply.
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Ensure that all sub-contractors on site are instructed in the appropriate procedures and issued with full information obtained from the service authorities.
Ensure locations of all temporary services installed on the site are clearly identified to all personnel on site.
Ensure any persons using locating devices are fully trained in their correct and safe use.
Ensure no mechanical tools or excavators are used within 500mm of any service.
A qualified NICIEC electrician will install temporary electrical supplies with the relevant certification displayed within the site office. All temporary supplies will be re-tested on a quarterly basis.
Existing locations of services such as gas, water and electric will be identified prior to commencement of any works. All operatives involved in works connected with these services will be informed of their whereabouts during site-specific induction training on their first day of employment.
Competent plumbers who have supplied the site manager with a current GAS SAFE Certificate of competence will carry out all works on gas installations. All gas installations will be accompanied by a certificate of conformity on completion.
3.8 ADJACENT LAND USE
Generally the area is made up of traditionally built houses and shops.
3.9 PREVENTING FALLS
The consequences of falling from heights or into dangerous substances are so serious that a high standard of protection is required. Secure edge protection should be provided to prevent people falling from edges and objects falling onto people. Where edge protection cannot be provided, other measures should be taken to prevent falls as identified in a suitable risk assessment supplied the relevant contractor. Slips and trips, which may be trivial at ground level, may result in fatal accidents when on a roof. Precautions should be taken where there is a risk of falling off or through a roof. These may include fall-arrest devices and crawling boards. Fragile roofs or surfaces should be clearly identified.
3.10 WORKING WITH OR NEAR FRAGILE MATERIALS
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3.11 CONTROL OF LIFTING OPERATIONS
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Haynes shall ensure that all lifting equipment is of an approved type and used in the approved manner. A current copy of the examination and insurance certificates shall be kept on site and made available to the Safety Manager upon request.
Each item of lifting equipment shall be marked with its safe working load (SWL), which shall not be exceeded, and also with its unique identification marks. All lifting equipment shall be maintained in a safe condition and, when not in use, stored as safe as possible.
Haynes shall ensure that lifting equipment and plant is tested, inspected and examined at specified intervals by an insurance company inspector who is trained and authorised to do so, and that records of the examination are maintained in the relevant statutory register.
Any lifting equipment showing signs of wear or damage to safety critical parts shall be taken out of service immediately.
Only authorised banksman shall give approved signals to crane or plant operators. The contractor shall ensure that the crane or plant operator accepts signals only from an authorised banksman. The authorised banksman shall be readily identifiable.
Lifting tackle, ropes, etc. shall be of an approved type to the relevant British Standard.
Any chain or strap, etc. used for restraining load shall not be used if showing signs of wear or damage.
The contractor shall ensure that any temporary platform shall be securely attached or fixed. It shall have handrails, intermediate guardrails and toe boards to prevent persons or materials falling from the platform. If the platform is attached to hydraulic or rope-operated plant then, in the event of a hydraulic power failure, a “fail safe device” shall be fitted to the item of plant.
3.12 MAINTENANCE OF PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Work equipment is the term used to define any machinery, appliance, apparatus or tool and assembles of components which function as a whole in order to achieve a common end. The definition is therefore very broad and covers a wide range of equipment, both manually and power-operated, such as air compressors, computers, lift trucks, vehicle hoists, ladders, portable drills, drill bits, knives, photocopiers, etc. The hazardous nature of many types of work equipment, particularly machinery, means that unless the risks they present are properly controlled, serious injuries or fatalities are likely to result. Careful assessment will be required to ensure that best practice and relevant provisions of local Regulations are complied with.
The first stage in managing the use of work equipment is to ensure that any work equipment purchased and/or hired is suitable for both intended use and the environment in which it is going to be used. Once the equipment has been chosen, the risks associated with its use must be adequately controlled.
Essential elements of achieving this are:
Ensuring the safety of the equipment, such as providing guards.
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Providing safe systems of work.
Ensuring that users of the equipment are competent.
Most types of work equipment require some form of maintenance. Work equipment should be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair. Appropriate maintenance schedules should be drawn up. Where machinery has a maintenance log, the log must be kept up to date.
The frequency of maintenance will be determined by:
The risk that the equipment poses in its use (including fault conditions).
Statutory requirements.
The manufacturer’s recommendations.
It is a company requirement that all newly hired plant or equipment is given a full service by the hire company before issue to a Haynes site.
For site equipment, the site supervisor is to arrange for an initial visual inspection of plant/equipment and accompanying documentation before use, followed by daily visual checks of equipment.
Contract Managers and the Health and Safety Team will carry out spot checks throughout the life of a project to ensure compliance.
For projects not exceeding four weeks, details of all inspections carried out on site are to be entered into the site diary. Contracts lasting in excess of four weeks will require inspection registers to be implemented. These will include hoists and lifting equipment, scaffolds, electrical equipment and other work equipment.
If a supplier specifies an inspection regime, this must be carried out in accordance with the supplier’s requirements.
The site manager, together with the Contracts Manager, are to ensure that the legal requirements for carrying out and recording such inspections are met. The Health and Safety Team will carry out random checks to monitor compliance.
3.13 EXCAVATIONS
Within the scope of our current workload, we may come into contact with excavations or trenches of one type or another, and the following will assist in identifying safe working practices for the avoidance of underground services. The term ‘services’ applies to all underground electricity, gas, water (including piped sewerage) and telecommunications plant, but does not include underground structures such as brick sewers, railway tunnels, etc. Service connections are pipes and/or cables linking a distribution main with individual premises. It is essential that a clear understanding of the requirements and responsibilities of individuals be achieved within the format of the Health and Safety Plan, as failure to comply could prove life threatening.
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BEFORE work commences, in the form of very detailed Safety Method Statements.
3.14 EXCAVATION OPERATION REQUIRED ON THE PROJECT
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3.15 WORKING ON OR NEAR WATER
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3.16 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
All vehicle operations, including parking, waiting, deliveries, loading/unloading, skip positioning, etc. must be carried out in strict accordance with local authority permissions and restrictions and good health and safety practice.
To the greatest practicable extent, vehicles and pedestrians will be segregated.
A competent banksman will be in attendance at all times whilst vehicles with restricted visibility are manoeuvring around the site premises.
Any deliveries, special loading/unloading operations, etc. likely to impinge on neighbouring premises or access roads, must be notified to, and agreed with the client/principal contractor in advance.
Access to all areas of the client premises for emergency services must be maintained at all times.
For a site specific traffic management plan refer to Appendix A.
3.17 STORAGE OF MATERIALS & WORK EQIPMENT
All material will be stored off site at our head office.
3.18 ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT SAFETY RISKS
None at present
4.0 ARRANGEMENTS FOR CONTROLLING SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RISKS
4.1 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS
Suitable receptacles, such as skips, will be provided on site for the collection of waste materials. These skips will be emptied on a regular basis, as and when demand dictates. All waste will be disposed of by a licensed waste carrier to a licensed tip. Copies of the waste transfer notes will be held on site at all times.
4.2 LOCATION OF TEMPORARY SITE ACCOMODATION
The site accommodation will be sufficient for not only direct employees, but also those working on a sub-contract basis. Sufficient welfare facilities will be provided, including
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4.3 THE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS
Haynes will require a copy of the asbestos register for all projects. Where no register is supplied, a Type 3 survey must be completed before works commence on site. Where necessary, Haynes will arrange for such surveys and may recover all associated costs.
In the event that asbestos in any form is detected or suspected on site, the immediate area will be evacuated and secured, and the Haynes Project/Contracts Manager will be informed. The area will not be re-entered without the express permission of the Haynes Project Manager and until the suspected asbestos has been dealt with in an approved manner by an approved and licensed asbestos removal contractor.
Haynes are not licensed or approved to remove asbestos containing materials and will not undertake such work, but will manage and monitor any such contractor that will be engaged to carry out this specialist work.
Where removal works are to be undertaken by a licensed contractor appointed by the client, Haynes will request air test certificates as proof that the area is free from asbestos fibres before our contractual works commence.
There is a Third party dealing with Asbestos survey and disposal, which is identified prior to works commencing.
4.4 DEALING WITH CONTAMINATED LAND
There is no contaminated land on this project.
4.5 MANUAL HANDLING
Manual handling – the transporting or supporting of loads by hand or bodily force, causes most injuries in the workplace. Most reported accidents cause back injury, though hands, arms and feet are also vulnerable. Employees and their capabilities must be assessed for this particular risk, and not just the task.
Risk assessments will identify the hazards of manual handling activities and ways to eliminate or reduce the risks of certain tasks by considering automation, mechanisation or other means. Mechanical aids can improve productivity as well as safety. Staff who carry out manual handling tasks can assist with assessments as they often know what problems where are and how best to solve them.
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All hazardous substances used on company premises or construction sites will only be used in conjunction with a suitable and sufficient COSHH assessment and appropriate data sheets.
Contractors will be required to submit COSHH assessments when applicable.
Site management, in cooperation with sub contractors, buyers and others responsible for the procurement, will be responsible for ensuring that a suitable COSHH assessment is carried out.
Where possible, the use of hazardous substances should be avoided. Where this is not possible an alternative (less hazardous) substance should be considered. In any event, all personnel concerned must be made aware of the details of any COSHH assessment carried out.
All site-based managers, working foremen and operatives will receive training and/or information on the hazards associated with asbestos materials. Information will be provided in various formats, i.e. at pre-start health and safety inductions, asbestos awareness/identification training, written information sheets and tool box talks.
If at anytime during any works asbestos or suspect material is discovered, works must cease in that area immediately and the site manager informed immediately. The site manager will then take appropriate action.
Site managers will be responsible for ensuring that the findings of COSHH assessments and any control measures required are related to all relevant parties in a timely manner. This will include information for site-based operatives, the client, planning supervisor and, where applicable, residents. Health surveillance will be carried out for company employees if it is suspected or likely that they will approach the Occupational Exposure Limits for a given substance in accordance with the findings of the COSHH assessment. Specialist contractors will deal with the application or use of such substances.
It will be strongly recommended that sub-contractors carry out suitable and sufficient health surveillance of their employees in accordance with the findings of the COSHH assessment/s.
Where there is a risk of chemicals or hazardous substances entering the sewer or storm water systems a plan/drawing must be produced highlighting all foul and storm water drains on this site. This plan/drawing can be found in Appendix C of this Construction Phase Plan.
4.7 REDUCING NOICE & VIBRATION
All reasonable measures will be taken to avoid/prevent/minimise noise and vibration.
If hazardous or nuisance levels of noise/vibration are identified within noise/vibration assessments, the effects must be minimised by taking all reasonably practicable measures, such as:
Scheduling the work to periods of minimum impact.
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Precluding anyone not involved in the works to a safe distance
Localising the effects (by closing doors/windows, erecting acoustic screens, etc.)
Provision of tools, equipment and PPE which minimise the risk to the Operatives involved
Ensuring prior warning to anyone who may be affected by the noise/vibration and, where necessary, implementing a Permit for Work system.
Ensuring that all vibration is monitored and if necessary incorporate job rotation to minimise the exposure.
4.8 ANY OTHER SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RISKS.
4.9 Construction Phase H & S Plan - SECTION B
The information and supporting documentation detailed below is submitted for the attention of the Client and CDM-C. The Construction Phase Plan will be further developed in accordance with the duties of the Principal Contractor as required by the CDM Regulations 2015.
Section B ensures that a specific format is implemented for the management and insertion of all statutory and associated supporting documentation throughout the duration of the Construction Phase in accordance with the specific appendices.
5.0 THE HEALTH & SAFETY FILE.
5.1 LAYOUT & FORMAT
The Health and Safety File will be reviewed throughout the life of the project, site management will be responsible for ensuring that information is collated as per the CDM Co-ordinators required format and delivered in a timely manner.
The Health and Safety File will be completed and handed over as per requirements of the contract.
5.2 ARRANGEMENTS FOR GATHERING OF INFORMATION
It will be the responsibility of the site management team to ensure that all information required for the health and safety file obtained as the project progresses.
5.3 STORAGE OF INFORMATION
All information gathered for the health and safety file will be stored within the Haynes archiving system.
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