Search results Risk Management Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business The Principal Elements of a Good Management System Risk Management Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and other items... a1-risk-management Monitoring and Review Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business The Principal Elements of a Good Management System Monitoring and Review The policy statement must be kept up to date (e.g. reviewed annually or a significant change in the organisations undertakings). Practically,... a1-monitoring-and-review Law Requirements Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Involving your Workforce What the Law Requires By law, employers must consult all of their employees on health and safety matters. Some workers who are self employed, for example for tax purposes,... a1-law-requirements Non-english speaking Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Involving your Workforce Vulnerable Workers Non-English Speaking Personnel The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require employers to provide... a1-non-english-speaking Site Monitoring Site Logistics and Planning Site monitoring The practice of auditing and inspecting site facilities and operations is an essential part of making sure that the standards on site are in line with policies and arrangements. Information will be gained on a wide... a2-site-monitoring Safety Director or Principal Site Logistics and Planning Appendix 1 - Organisation Individual duties and responsibilities of contractors Safety Director or Principal of a smaller firm This is the nominated person responsible for the implementation of the company safety policy. Main responsibilities... a2-safety-director-or-principal Construction Manager and/or Contracts Manager Site Logistics and Planning Appendix 1 - Organisation Individual duties and responsibilities of contractors Construction Manager and/or Contracts Manager Those appointed are responsible for the operation of the safety policy on their sites. They should monitor... a2-construction-manager-contracts-manager Plant Manager Site Logistics and Planning Appendix 1 - Organisation Individual duties and responsibilities of contractors Plant Manager Main responsibilities are to: Ensure that all plant sent to site is safe and fully efficient; is guarded and equipped with safety devices... a2-plant-manager Site Agent and General Foreman Site Logistics and Planning Appendix 1 - Organisation Individual duties and responsibilities of contractors Site Agent and General Foreman Those appointed are responsible to the Construction Manager or Contracts Manager for ensuring the day-to-day implementation... a2-site-agent-and-general-foreman Trades Foreman and Ganger Site Logistics and Planning Appendix 1 - Organisation Individual duties and responsibilities of contractors Trades Foreman and Ganger Trades foremen and gangers are responsible to the Site Agent and/or General Foreman for the day-to-day implementation of safety... a2-trades-foreman-and-ganger 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41