Site Health and Safety InductionProject Name:????????????????????????????????????

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The Project TeamContracts Manager

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Project ManagerInsert Photo’ Insert name

Site manager Foreman Site Supervisor Insert Photo’ Insert Photo’ Insert Photo’ Insert name Insert name Insert name

Site Welfare and Logistics

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Welfare facilities, fire points/escape routes, deliveries/stores areas, First aid facilities, traffic/pedestrian routes are shown as displayed on the above diagram

Welfare Facilities• Eating and drinking in the canteen only

– Breakfast (Insert time)– Lunch (Insert time)

• Please put your waste in the bins provided• Treat the facilities with respect• If you have any complaints or suggestions with regards

the facilities please contact the site team

• SMOKING ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREA – NOT ON SITE

First Aid• All accidents must be reported to xxxx first aider• Do not remove anything from the scene of an

accident unless authorised to do so by a xxxx Site manager

The site first aiders are: Insert Photo’ Insert Photo’ Insert Photo’ Insert name Insert name Insert name

Fire Arrangements• Fire points shown on the fire plan displayed• If you discover a fire, raise the alarm immediately,

using the fire point, and call the emergency services (if necessary)• On hearing the alarm, make your way to the muster point• Wait at the muster point and report to the fire marshal

The Site Fire Marshalls Are:

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• Do not attempt to fight the fire (unless it is safe to do so and

you are trained to use a fire extinguisher).• Do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so by a member of the

xxxx project management• Do not interfere with fire fighting or other safety equipment.

Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Toolbox talks

• NO Sub-Contractor can start work without the method statements and risk assessments, for the works, being in place and approved

• The Appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments must have been read and understood by each operative, who must present a copy of their signed method statement briefing register at this induction

• An on-site work related Toolbox Talk will be carried out on a weekly basis by your supervisor.

• Regular tool box talks regarding site specific environmental issues on the site will be given by your supervisor

Mandatory Site Personal

Protective Equipment

MINIMUM CLOTHING REQUIREMENT TO BE WORN UNDER MANDATORY PPE ON SITE IS FULL LENGTH TROUSERS AND SHORT SLEEVED T-SHIRT. SHORTS AND VEST ARE NOT PERMITTED

WHEN SPECIFIED IN YOUR RISK ASSESSMENT & METHOD STATEMENT; AND WHERE ANY RISK IS POSED BY THE WORK ACTIVITY.

AT ALL TIMES

Access and Egress• Use the authorised Access Routes provided at all times• Do not Obstruct Access/Egress Routes with Waste or

Materials at any time• Do not take short cuts

Housekeeping and Storage• Do NOT let waste materials build up• Remove your waste regularly to the skips/bins provided• Please keep access routes clear at all times• Store your materials safely, maintaining good access for

retrieving them when required• A CLEAN SITE IS A SAFE SITE!• Report any concerns you may have regarding Housekeeping and

storage to the xxxx site team

Manual Handling

• Avoid manually handling loads whenever possible• Use Mechanical Handling Equipment wherever possible to

reduce the likelihood of injuries, such as sprains, strains

and crushing injuries• Check your access routes are free from obstruction and

slip/trip hazards before handling• Wear the correct PPE whilst handling to reduce injury

potential• Ask for help if you cannot lift/carry the load

comfortably – NEVER struggle with a load, it

may cause you serious injury

Flammable liquids and LPG

• Store away from other fuels and source of ignition• Must be stored in a lockable compound with warning

signage posted. Gases MUST be stored in a suitable cage• Liquid must be stored in a bund• Fire Extinguishers must be located adjacent to the storage

compound• If re-fuelling, use a pump or a funnel• Containers must always be kept closed with the lid/cap secured

when not in use• Report any spillages to the site team

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

• Ensure you read and understand the COSHH Assessment for substance

you use as part of your work. Always check the label of a Substance

before Use• Use the correct PPE for using a substance, which should be provided

by your employer• Substances must be stored in a bund of at least 110% the container

size• Report and spillages to the xxxx Project Manager

Asbestos

• Asbestos has / has not (delete as applicable) been identified

on this site

State Areas

• If you come across any material you believe to be asbestos at

any time, cordon the area off and REPORT it immediately to

the Project Manager• NEVER enter an area which has been cordoned off for

asbestos removal• NEVER attempt to move / remove any material – we have a

competent contractor to do this if required

Hot Works

• HOT WORKS PERMITS must be obtained from the xxxx Site

Team prior to starting any hot cutting or burning activity• You MUST have a suitable Fire Extinguisher and hot works permit

with you at all times during the HOT works being undertaken• Check the works area before Hot Works and ensure the area

is free from Flammable and Combustible Materials• ALWAYS check your working area at the end of your shift, or

on completion of works, and return the permit for sign off.

Electricity

• 110V tools only on site• PAT tested and have a valid tag displayed• Check your tools before you use them, REPORT any

damage to your line manager and get a suitable

replacement• DO NOT use faulty or damaged equipment at any

time• Do NOT attempt to carry out any repair or

maintenance work to tools or equipment unless you

are trained, authorised and competent to do so

Plant

• DO NOT operate plant unless you have been trained and are

competent and authorised to do so• Reversing plant MUST be guided by a Competent Vehicle

Banksman• Plant MUST operate within Site Speed Limits• MEWPs MUST be cordoned off for works, with sufficient Barriers

and signage• MEWP Platforms must be lowered for movement across site• NEVER stand on the guardrails of a MEWP – work from the platform

of the basket only• All plant MUST stay within the designated Traffic Routes when

moving around site

Machinery and Equipment• ONLY trained and competent persons must use machinery on site

• All static machinery MUST be cordoned off from others during use

• Guards MUST be in place at all times throughout use

• Check your machinery/equipment before using it for faults/damage

• REPORT any faults/damage to your line manager immediately

• NEVER use faulty/damages equipment

Lifting Operations• ALL lifting operations must be planned and carried out by competent,

certificated persons

• A suitable and sufficient Lifting Plan and Individual Lifting Risk Assessment must be in place before a lifting operation takes place

• ONLY Certificated Slingers/Signallers may sling a load

• Be aware of where lifting operations are taking place – NEVER walk under a load

• Slinger/Signallers must wear ORANGE Hi-Vis for identification

Work at Height

• Work at Height is still the main cause of death in the Construction Industry• If you are required to Work at Height as a part of your job you must be

trained and competent to do so• Check your works location is safe to enter before starting work, ensuring

Edge Protection is in place• Where Safety Harnesses must be worn CHECK the condition of the

equipment before each working shift• Work with Safety Harnesses or other Personal Fall Protection MUST be

identified by your risk assessments and method statements and authorised by the xxxx Project Manager

Scaffolding

• NEVER interfere with Scaffolding at any time, unless you

are trained, competent and authorised to do so• Anyone found tampering with Scaffold will be removed

immediately – this is a criminal offence• Scaffolding Platforms must have a double guardrail

and toe-boards at all times.

Scaffold Platforms will have Scafftags in place to indicate

condition• If you have any concerns about the safety of any scaffold

or other works access or area – DO NOT USE IT, REPORT IT

TO A xxxx Manager IMMEDIATELY

Mobile Scaffold Towers and Podium Steps

• DO NOT alter, erect or dismantle a Mobile Scaffold Tower

unless you are trained, competent and authorised to do so• A Double Guardrail, Toe-boards and suitable access ladder and

working platform must be in place at all times for use• Ensure you “Lock off” the wheels of a Mobile Tower or

Podium Steps before accessing the equipment• DO NOT move a Mobile Tower or Podium Steps whilst you or

any other person are on the platform• If you believe any Mobile Tower or Podium Steps to be unsafe

REPORT IT immediately to your line manager• A “Scaff-Tag” must be completed and displayed on all Towers and

Podiums

Ladders and Step Ladders

• Step Ladders MUST NOT be used where it is possible to use a safer means of access (i.e. Podium Steps or Mobile Scaffold Towers)

• A RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE IN PLACE for Use of Ladders/Step-Ladders prior to use

• All Step Ladders MUST be INDUSTRIAL CLASS – Domestic Steps will be removed to the site skip without notice

• Ladders must be tied/footed at all times• You must not stand on the top 3 rungs of any ladder

for access or short duration works. Maintain 3 points

of contact at all times• Ladders and Step-Ladders must be inspected prior to use

and in good condition; Damaged Equipment must be

removed from site immediately

Permit to Work (PTW)• Permits to Work are issued by the xxxx site Team where required, the

following Permits to Work must be obtained prior to commencing work (where applicable):

- Hot Works Permit- Permit for Isolation of Services- Permit to Load- Permit to Strike- Permit for Confined Spaces Working- Permit to Dig

• This list is not exhaustive and other PTW’s will be issued where required

Biological Health Hazard• LEPTOSPIROSIS (WEIL’S DISEASE)- Through contact with Rats Urine- Causes liver and kidney damage and in the worst cases, Death- Flu-like Symptoms including aching, headache, nausea- Reduce risk by wearing suitable gloves, cover open wounds with waterproof

dressings; wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking, placing your waste in the bins provided

• PSITTACOSIS- Usually through contact with dust or droplets in air contaminated with bird

faeces- Causes fever, joint and muscle pains and respiratory damage- Symptoms are flu-like, such as chills, aching, headache, abdominal pain- Reduce Risk by wearing respiratory protection if exposed, washing hand

regularly and not smoking in works areas

• REPORT any symptoms to the Project Manager immediately, who will provide you with information to present to your GP on attendance

Alcohol and Drugs

• WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON SITE AT ANY TIME

• Persons found to be under the influence of Alcohol and Drugs WILL BE REMOVED FROM SITE IMMEDIATELY and their Company Directors informed

• If you believe anyone to be under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs whilst on site, please report to a xxxx manager immediately – Theirs and Others Safety is at risk

• Xxxxx reserve the right to carry out random drug testing on site

Environmental/Weather Hazards

• WORK IN THE SUN- Cover your skin- Use a high level sun block and apply it regularly- Drink water regularly to avoid dehydration- Wear suitable eye protection if required- NO SHORTS on site – Full length trousers and short sleeve T-shirt are the

minimum clothing requirement

• WINTER WORKING- Check Access routes and take care when handling materials – they may be

slippery- Clear of any ice/frost from your works accesses if required and check work

access equipment for faults/damage- Xxxxx will ensure general site access routes are maintained

Vibration• HAND AND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME (HAVS)

- Caused via use of vibrating tools or equipment over long

or repeated use- Can cause permanent damage to the muscles, blood vessels,

nerves and tendons of the hand, wrist and arm- Symptoms include tingling of the fingers, blanching (whitening)

and numbness of the fingers, aching and stiffness- Reduce risk by wearing suitable gloves, taking regular rest

breaks and rotating you work activities as advised by your

employer

Noise

• Exposure to noise can have a Permanent Effect on your

hearing, causing temporary or permanent hearing loss or

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)• Hearing Protection Zones are shown using Signage. You MUST

wear hearing protection at all times when in these areas• Ensure you wear the Correct Type of Hearing Protection – your

employer will advise you on this and issue the hearing

protection required• Wear Hearing Protection whenever you are working with

machinery or in noisy areas

Respect for Neighbours and Environment

Possible Considerations:

• Restricted Working Hours• Minimisation of Dusts, Fumes and Noise• Preventing Spillage of Chemicals• Good Housekeeping Practices• NO Abusive language, Shouting or whistling• Inform the Project Manager immediately if any complains are made