Site Health and Safety Induction
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The Project Team
Contracts Manager
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Project Manager
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Site manager
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Foreman
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Site Supervisor
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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
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– Lunch
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• 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
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Fire Arrangements
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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
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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
AT ALL TIMES
WHEN SPECIFIED IN YOUR RISK
ASSESSMENT & METHOD
STATEMENT; AND WHERE ANY
RISK IS POSED BY THE WORK
ACTIVITY.
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
Access and Egress
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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
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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)
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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
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Asbestos has / has not (delete as applicable) been identified
on this site
State Areas
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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
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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
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ONLY trained and competent persons must use machinery on site
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All static machinery MUST be cordoned off from others during use
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Guards MUST be in place at all times throughout use
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Check your machinery/equipment before using it for faults/damage
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REPORT any faults/damage to your line manager immediately
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NEVER use faulty/damages equipment
Lifting Operations
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ALL lifting operations must be planned and carried out by competent,
certificated persons
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A suitable and sufficient Lifting Plan and Individual Lifting Risk Assessment
must be in place before a lifting operation takes place
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ONLY Certificated Slingers/Signallers may sling a load
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Be aware of where lifting operations are taking place – NEVER walk under
a load
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Slinger/Signallers must wear ORANGE Hi-Vis for identification
Work at Height
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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
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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
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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
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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/StepLadders 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)
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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):
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Hot Works Permit
Permit for Isolation of Services
Permit to Load
Permit to Strike
Permit for Confined Spaces Working
Permit to Dig
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This list is not exhaustive and other PTW’s will be issued where required
Biological Health Hazard
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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
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WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON SITE AT ANY TIME
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Persons found to be under the influence of Alcohol and Drugs WILL BE
REMOVED FROM SITE IMMEDIATELY and their Company Directors
informed
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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
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Xxxxx reserve the right to carry out random drug testing on site
Environmental/Weather Hazards
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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
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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
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Vibration
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HAND AND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME (HAVS)
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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
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Noise
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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
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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