HSE update December 2017 Liz Hunter 020 3028 3369 HSE Inspector of Health and Safety Liz.hunter@hse.gov.uk

Management of temporary works

Safe excavations?

Key issues for safe excavations TW Coordinator & supervisor Assess ground conditions Check for services Methodology for safe access – permit? Edge protection! Overlap with other works Inspections & records Weather

Recent prosecutions

Segregation of people & vehicles Site design & planning Storage of materials One way route Speed & signs Separate entrance/exit Barriers & crossing points High-visibility clothing

Key fire issues Off site risks - timber kit design? Fire risk assessment Fire points & fire plan Compartmentation & fire doors Means of escape Secondary lighting & fire exit signs Alarms Training to use fire precautions

References https://www.cpa.uk.net/shoring-technology-interest-group-stig-publications/ https://www.twforum.org.uk/ http://www.hse.gov.uk/workplacetransport/index.htm http://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-safety/building-trade-safety.aspx https://books.hse.gov.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1356943&Action=Book&ProductID=9780717663453&From=SearchResults https://books.hse.gov.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1356943&Action=Book&ProductID=9780717662913&From=SearchResults