Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Volume II

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 2 Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II This presentation has been prepared to provide users and potential purchasers of the Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II software with a brief overview of the product and the benefits it offers Volume II

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 3 Overview Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II The Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II package has been specifically designed to assist builders, contractors and others to comply with their duties under UK Health & Safety Law The software provides over 60 completed Risk Assessments for a wide variety of situations The software has been written by practising engineers and safety professionals who have a detailed understanding and knowledge of both the construction industry and Health & Safety legislation

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 4 Application and Use Construction Risk Assessment Plus Volume II The Construction Risk Assessment Plus Volume II package can be used by builders, contractors, site managers, site agents, engineers, projects managers and others responsible for the management and coordination of site safety matters The package enables Risk Assessments to be prepared quickly and efficiently in a professional and cost effective manner, the hazards can be easily identified and the control measures specified and communicated to those at risk All of the risk assessments are provided in Microsoft Word format to enable users to easily amend, edit and personalise them to take account of your own requirements and any specific site conditions etc.

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 5 What does it do? The software provides: Guidance on the risk assessment process and legislative requirements Structured templates on which Risk Assessments including Manual Handling Assessments and First Aid Risk Assessments may be prepared Over 60 completed generic risk assessments which can also be used or adapted for other related activities Notes on additional sources of guidance and reading for specific activities from organisations such as the HSE

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 6 What completed risk assessments are provided? A35Applying Liquid Spray Weedkiller A36Excavating Drains/Trenches and Laying Drains A37 Excavation of Footway, Carriageway or similar A38 Electrical Installation (Domestic Properties) A39 Fitting Copper Pipe Compression Fittings A40Fitting New Radiator A41Fix Wall/Floor Tiles A42Floor Screeding A43Flooring (Wood) A44Flooring (Carpet) A45 Installation of Cable Trunking and Cable Trays A46Installing New Door Frame A47Installing Floor Boards A48 Installing Joists (Floor and Ceiling) A49Laying Paving Slabs A50Painting (Brush/Roller) A51Painting (Airless Spray) A52Paint Stripping A53Plastering A54Removal of Asbestos Cement Clad Door A55Removal of Asbestos Cement Flue Pipe A56Removal of Asbestos Cement Roof Sheets A57Remove and Replace Timber Fence Post A58Removing Wall Tiles A59Replacing Manhole Cover A60Replacing Window A61Reversing Vehicles/Use of Banksman A62Stripping Plaster/Plasterboard from Ceilings and Walls A63Tarmacing (Laying Bituminous Materials or Similar) A64Unblocking Blocked Manhole – (Shallow Depth No Man Entry) A65Work With Mineral Wools

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 7 What completed risk assessments are provided? (continued) B17Mechanical Rollers B18Mini Excavators and Dumpers B19Pipe Cutting (small diameter) B20 Soldering B21Stihl Saw B22Use of Concrete Mixers (Electric and Petrol Powered) B23Use of Electric Concrete Breakers B24Use of Electric Pipe Threading Equipment B25Use of Table Saw C12Insulating a Roof Space and Pipework C13Removal and Fitting of Fascia and Soffit Boards C14Repair and Renewal of Gutters from Tower Scaffold C15Repair and Renew Flashing to Valley Gutter C16Repair and Renew Tiles/Slates to Pitched Roof C17Replace Ridge Tiles C18Trestles C19Use of Safety Harnesses and Lanyards C20Working Adjacent to Openings and Edges C21Working in Roof Spaces

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 8 What completed risk assessments are provided? (continued) D01Exposure to Dust D02Exposure to Noise D03Exposure to Sun D04Exposure to Vibration D05Lone Working D06Site Security (Preventing public access to building sites) D07Slips, Trips and Falls D08Working with Hazardous Substances D09Working with Solvents D10Young Persons E01First Aid E02Manual Handling All of the risk assessments can be amended and edited to meet with your own methods of working and site specific requirements.

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 9 HSE Construction Blitz As most in the construction industry are aware, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are continuing their strategy of high profile audits and inspections of construction sites The June 2003 a HSE Construction blitz stopped work on 332 sites due to unsafe working practices (improvement notices were also served on another 75!) More recently in June 2006, work was stopped 17 times on just 19 sites visited by the HSE, this clearly illustrates the poor standards of health and safety that are present on many sites and the hardening stance of the HSE inspectors Working at height, manual handling and workplace transport are key areas being targeted by HSE Construction Inspectors

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 10 Ensuring Compliance Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II The Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II package can help to control and manage construction safety through the management and elimination of hazards and the implementation of appropriate control measures Furthermore the Risk Assessments are provided in a format suitable for distribution to site operatives as part of the safe system of work

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 11 Features & Benefits Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II The following slides provide more information on the key features and modules of the Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II package Whilst we have not included all of the features contained within the pack, we feel that the following slides provide a comprehensive overview of the product and its features The only computer skills you need to operate the software is to know how to point a mouse and use the keyboard to type in text Each of the assessments can be edited and customised to suit your needs, including the insertion of your Own Company Name/Logo

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 12 THIS SLIDE ILLUSTRATES THE FORMAT OF THE STANDARD RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 13 Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II The Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II package also contains additional supporting information and charts to assist with the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 14 Comprehensive Guidance Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II The Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II package also includes comprehensive guidance on: Why Risk Assessments are required What the legal requirements are When to carry out Risk Assessments Who should carry out Risk Assessments How to carry out a Risk Assessment (Step by step)

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 15 An example Risk Assessment For lower risk, routine activities, the generic risk assessments provided, can be used as Method Statements, as they outline the precautions and controls required for such activities

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 16 Manual Handling and First Aid In addition to the Completed Risk Assessments, the software package also includes information, guidance and Risk Assessment documentation on both Manual Handling and First Aid.

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 17 Specifications System Requirements: Processor - Pentium III or newer Recommended 128MB RAM or higher CD ROM drive Operating system Windows 98/2000/XP Microsoft Word 97 or newer

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 18 Pricing The price of our software is all inclusive and includes for not only the software itself, but also for: Ongoing technical support We do not charge an annual maintenance fee for the use of our software There are no hidden costs to pay!!

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 19 How to Purchase Construction Risk Assessments PlusVolume II The Construction Risk Assessments Plus Volume II software may be purchased from our online shop by logging onto: Or calling us on As you proceed through the checkout you will be asked if you want to make an online credit/debit card purchase or you may alternatively print off you order and send it to us with a cheque/postal order for the required sum. If you require any further information, please us on:

Construction Risk Assessments Plus Vol. II 20 Thank You For Your Interest Volume II