1. HBF Managers’ Toolbox Talk

2. Instructions for use
The attached slides can be developed/ bespoke for your use by adding
& deleting as appropriate. If the toolbox talk is used please ensure
records of attendance are forwarded to the HBF H&S committee.
The slides can be used as either a PowerPoint presentation or printed
and used as a flip chart.

3. Housekeeping matters HBF Slips, trips & falls statistics
Slips, trips & falls accounted for 32% of all RIDDORs recorded by HBF
During RIDDOR reportable accidents attributed to slips, trips & falls:
45 major injuries
199 over three day injuries
4 involve members of the public
HSE advise over 50% slips, trips & falls due to housekeeping issues

4. SEE IT
SORT IT
REPORT IT

5. Housekeeping Housekeeping is about keeping site in good order
Walkways & access routes
Access into/ out of plots
Access onto/ off scaffold
Waste management
Materials storage
We need your consistent support and application to remove issues & potential accidents

6. The most common cause ….
“Access obstructed with materials or waste, cables strewn around the floor, footpaths aren’t properly stoned or levelled, and simple things like steps into site cabins”
Dave Jordan HSE Construction Inspector
HSE 2007 campaign indicated almost 1 in 3 sites & 1 in 4 contractors inspected were below acceptable standards

7. Management Control
Housekeeping “ the general conditions of the workplace and the control of materials within it to avoid risks to the workforce”
For example: Plot access made difficult unnecessarily (H&S issue). Poor presentation to buyers/ visitors etc, material damage & possible pollution (wind blown waste)

8. It does not happen overnight
Housekeeping standards change over time. Too often as soon as a “good” standard is achieved they are allowed to decline
We need a consistent good standard of housekeeping throughout our developments

9. Pedestrian Management
Vehicle & pedestrian segregation is a high risk in the construction industry and is an HSE Priority topic.
“Every construction site shall be organised in such a way that, so far as is reasonably practicable, pedestrians and vehicles can move safely and without risks to health”
Reg 36 CDM regs
Pedestrian & Vehicle management must be planned & managed throughout the project

10. Pedestrian Management
Good & regular communication & co-ordination required to ensure effective
pedestrian management
We need to know what your planning i.e. deliveries, craneage etc
We need to tell you how pedestrian/ vehicle routes will change
Ensure pedestrian routes are clear of stored materials & trip hazards, and remain so.
Does the stone that we have laid provide a trip free walkway of adequate width ?
Contractors need to agree storage locations away from pedestrian routes & reinstate barriers once plot “loaded out”

11. Don't let poor housekeeping trip you up
Plot Access
Plot access will be used by all entering the unit.
Good access is beneficial for all
Simple stone ramps to the threshold will remove a potential trip hazard
Provide good access & prevent the need for operatives to improvise
Bricks, blocks & pallets are not suitable means of plot access
Don't let poor housekeeping trip you up

12. Plot Access: Planning
Site Manager: address the location/ construction of plot access at oversight. Will enable Scaffolder to erect scaffold, ladder access & loading bays to avoid conflict.
Site Manager: Selection/ compaction of stone in the access/ ramp need consideration so that the ramp itself does not create a hazard
Scaffolder: Seek confirmation from Site Manager where every plot access to be located prior to erection of scaffold

13. Plot access: In Use
Keep Plot access clear of both waste & stored material
Trades need to clear waste DAILY and keep storage outside plots away from Plot access
Ensure scaffold adjusted to provide unhindered access
Principal Contractor responsible to provide safe access & egress to/ from plots
We expect you to use the access provided or advise on defects for rectification

14. Ladder Access: Planning
Site Manager: address layout of ladder access with Contracts Manager during planning & updating of CPHSP
Scaffolder: Seek instruction from Site Manager where ladder access to be located prior to erection
Ladder: In conflict with plot access & scaffold tubes
Scaffolding: Numerous defects

15. Ladder: Trip hazards at bottom of ladder from poor planning
Ladder Access: Use
Keep stored material & waste away from bottom of ladders
Ladder: Trip hazards at bottom of ladder from poor planning
Ladder: Poor housekeeping leaves broken/ twisted ankle waiting to happen

16. Loading Bays
Loading bays are high risk areas from falling objects and the access/ movement of Forklift trucks.
Keep loading bays away from ladder access & plot access
Loading bay poorly sited: access below
Housekeeping: Appalling

17. Loading Bays: Planning
Site Manager: address layout of loading bays with Contracts Manager during planning & updating of strategy plan
Site Manager: address interface between pedestrian route & forklift access to loading bay when planning layout
Scaffolder: Seek instruction from Site Manager where every loading bay to be located prior to erection

18. Materials Control & Storage: Use
Remove waste from storage as it is produced (consider skip near storage areas?)
Control incoming deliveries to match production & available space
Surplus materials to be returned to storage area(s) not left around site
Restock surplus materials returned from site in good order

19. Waste Management: Planning
An untidy site is both a dangerous site & a poor quality site.
Poor waste management makes a site dangerous & affects profitability & productivity
All work areas are to be left clean of any rubbish into mini skips on a daily basis
How many operatives are put at risk by this standard of housekeeping ?

20. Waste Management: In practice
Use the skips provided for the RIGHT material
Hazardous waste: Mini skip/bin usually in compound for mastic, Solvents, aerosols, chemicals, diesel & oil
Plasterboard waste: Either plasterboard bag or yellow plasterboard skip
Just because it has waste in does not mean it is suitable for your waste!