Search results Façade retention (Masonry) Temporary Works and Falsework Erection process 5. Façade retention (Masonry) The consequences of a façade retention failure Is generally seen as a low probability, high consequence event. When considering the aspects of façade retention... E19-facade-retention Emergencies and Lowering Procedures Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) Emergencies and Lowering Procedures Emergency/auxilliary lowering could be required if the machine is unable to be lowered for any reason, such as machine malfunction or work... E12-emergencies-and-lowering-procedures Cultural Change Programme Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Safety Culture Cultural Change Programmes Improving the health and safety culture of an organisation is not a ‘quick-fix’ it is a long term process which requires the highest level of commitment... a1-cultural-change-programme Occupational Health, safety policies, plans and pe Site Logistics and Planning General arrangements Occupational Health and Safety policies, plans and permits Copies of the Principal Contractor's policy, should be given to all contractors working on site. Sub or works contractors should provide the Principal... a2-occupational-health Planning Site Logistics and Planning Welfare Facilities Planning Where CDM applies the Principal Contractor should ensure that the welfare arrangements are clearly set out in the construction phase plan which should be provided to all contractors working on site. It... a2-planning Fire Site Logistics and Planning Welfare Facilities Fire A Competent Person must be appointed to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment for the offices and welfare facilities, ensure that a Fire Plan is compiled, Fire Marshals appointed and ensure inspections and evacuation... a2-fire Toilets Site Logistics and Planning Welfare Facilities Toilets An adequate number of toilets must be provided at all times. There are no set requirements as to how many should be provided but this will clearly depend on the number of people working on the site. The... a2-toilets 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 Waste and Environment Health and Safety in Offices Waste / Environment The accumulations of materials and packaging is wasteful, untidy and unsafe; Packaging and combustible materials greatly increase the fire loading and risk of fire. Companies should: Segregate different... E23-waste-environment Statutory Inspections of scaffolding Work at Height Access and Working Platforms Fixed Scaffolding Statutory Inspections of scaffolding Any scaffolding must be inspected: Before it is first used in that position At least every 7 days or as specified by the designer Where any... E5-statutory-inspections-of-scaffolding 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56