1. Site Health and Safety Induction
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2. The Project Team Contracts Manager Insert Photo’ Insert name
Project Manager
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Site manager Foreman Site Supervisor
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3. Site Welfare and Logistics
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Welfare facilities, fire points/escape routes, deliveries/stores areas, First aid facilities, traffic/pedestrian routes are shown as displayed on the above diagram

4. Welfare Facilities Eating and drinking in the canteen only
Breakfast (Insert time)
Lunch (Insert time)
Please put your waste in the bins provided
Treat the facilities with respect
If you have any complaints or suggestions with regards the facilities please contact the site team
SMOKING ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREA – NOT ON SITE

5. First Aid All accidents must be reported to xxxx first aider
Do not remove anything from the scene of an accident unless authorised to do so by a xxxx Site manager
The site first aiders are:
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6. Fire Arrangements Fire points shown on the fire plan displayed
If you discover a fire, raise the alarm immediately,
using the fire point, and call the emergency services (if necessary)
On hearing the alarm, make your way to the muster point
Wait at the muster point and report to the fire marshal
The Site Fire Marshalls Are:
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Do not attempt to fight the fire (unless it is safe to do so and
you are trained to use a fire extinguisher).
Do not re-enter the building until you are told to do so by a member of the xxxx project management
Do not interfere with fire fighting or other safety equipment.

7. Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Toolbox talks
NO Sub-Contractor can start work without the method statements and risk assessments, for the works, being in place and approved
The Appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments must have been read and understood by each operative, who must present a copy of their signed method statement briefing register at this induction
An on-site work related Toolbox Talk will be carried out on a weekly basis by your supervisor.
Regular tool box talks regarding site specific environmental issues on the site will be given by your supervisor

8. Mandatory Site Personal Protective Equipment
MINIMUM CLOTHING REQUIREMENT TO BE WORN UNDER MANDATORY PPE ON SITE IS FULL LENGTH TROUSERS AND SHORT SLEEVED T-SHIRT. SHORTS AND VEST ARE NOT PERMITTED
AT ALL TIMES
WHEN SPECIFIED IN YOUR RISK
ASSESSMENT & METHOD
STATEMENT; AND WHERE ANY
RISK IS POSED BY THE WORK
ACTIVITY.

9. Housekeeping and Storage
Access and Egress
Use the authorised Access Routes provided at all times
Do not Obstruct Access/Egress Routes with Waste or
Materials at any time
Do not take short cuts
Housekeeping and Storage
Do NOT let waste materials build up
Remove your waste regularly to the skips/bins provided
Please keep access routes clear at all times
Store your materials safely, maintaining good access for
retrieving them when required
A CLEAN SITE IS A SAFE SITE!
Report any concerns you may have regarding Housekeeping and
storage to the xxxx site team

10. Manual Handling Avoid manually handling loads whenever possible
Use Mechanical Handling Equipment wherever possible to
reduce the likelihood of injuries, such as sprains, strains
and crushing injuries
Check your access routes are free from obstruction and
slip/trip hazards before handling
Wear the correct PPE whilst handling to reduce injury
potential
Ask for help if you cannot lift/carry the load
comfortably – NEVER struggle with a load, it
may cause you serious injury

11. Flammable liquids and LPG
Store away from other fuels and source of ignition
Must be stored in a lockable compound with warning
signage posted. Gases MUST be stored in a suitable cage
Liquid must be stored in a bund
Fire Extinguishers must be located adjacent to the storage
compound
If re-fuelling, use a pump or a funnel
Containers must always be kept closed with the lid/cap secured
when not in use
Report any spillages to the site team

12. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Ensure you read and understand the COSHH Assessment for substance
you use as part of your work. Always check the label of a Substance
before Use
Use the correct PPE for using a substance, which should be provided
by your employer
Substances must be stored in a bund of at least 110% the container
size
Report and spillages to the xxxx Project Manager

13. Asbestos Asbestos has / has not (delete as applicable) been identified
on this site
State Areas
If you come across any material you believe to be asbestos at
any time, cordon the area off and REPORT it immediately to
the Project Manager
NEVER enter an area which has been cordoned off for
asbestos removal
NEVER attempt to move / remove any material – we have a
competent contractor to do this if required

14. Hot Works HOT WORKS PERMITS must be obtained from the xxxx Site
Team prior to starting any hot cutting or burning activity
You MUST have a suitable Fire Extinguisher and hot works permit with you at all times during the HOT works being undertaken
Check the works area before Hot Works and ensure the area
is free from Flammable and Combustible Materials
ALWAYS check your working area at the end of your shift, or
on completion of works, and return the permit for sign off.

15. Electricity 110V tools only on site
PAT tested and have a valid tag displayed
Check your tools before you use them, REPORT any
damage to your line manager and get a suitable
replacement
DO NOT use faulty or damaged equipment at any
time
Do NOT attempt to carry out any repair or
maintenance work to tools or equipment unless you
are trained, authorised and competent to do so

16. Plant DO NOT operate plant unless you have been trained and are
competent and authorised to do so
Reversing plant MUST be guided by a Competent Vehicle
Banksman
Plant MUST operate within Site Speed Limits
MEWPs MUST be cordoned off for works, with sufficient Barriers
and signage
MEWP Platforms must be lowered for movement across site
NEVER stand on the guardrails of a MEWP – work from the platform
of the basket only
All plant MUST stay within the designated Traffic Routes when
moving around site

17. Machinery and Equipment
ONLY trained and competent persons must use machinery on site
All static machinery MUST be cordoned off from others during use
Guards MUST be in place at all times throughout use
Check your machinery/equipment before using it for faults/damage
REPORT any faults/damage to your line manager immediately
NEVER use faulty/damages equipment

18. Lifting Operations
ALL lifting operations must be planned and carried out by competent, certificated persons
A suitable and sufficient Lifting Plan and Individual Lifting Risk Assessment must be in place before a lifting operation takes place
ONLY Certificated Slingers/Signallers may sling a load
Be aware of where lifting operations are taking place – NEVER walk under a load
Slinger/Signallers must wear ORANGE Hi-Vis for identification

19. Work at Height
Work at Height is still the main cause of death in the Construction Industry
If you are required to Work at Height as a part of your job you must be trained and competent to do so
Check your works location is safe to enter before starting work, ensuring Edge Protection is in place
Where Safety Harnesses must be worn CHECK the condition of the equipment before each working shift
Work with Safety Harnesses or other Personal Fall Protection MUST be identified by your risk assessments and method statements and authorised by the xxxx Project Manager

20. Scaffolding NEVER interfere with Scaffolding at any time, unless you
are trained, competent and authorised to do so
Anyone found tampering with Scaffold will be removed
immediately – this is a criminal offence
Scaffolding Platforms must have a double guardrail
and toe-boards at all times.
Scaffold Platforms will have Scafftags in place to indicate
condition
If you have any concerns about the safety of any scaffold
or other works access or area – DO NOT USE IT, REPORT IT
TO A xxxx Manager IMMEDIATELY

21. Mobile Scaffold Towers and Podium Steps
DO NOT alter, erect or dismantle a Mobile Scaffold Tower
unless you are trained, competent and authorised to do so
A Double Guardrail, Toe-boards and suitable access ladder and
working platform must be in place at all times for use
Ensure you “Lock off” the wheels of a Mobile Tower or
Podium Steps before accessing the equipment
DO NOT move a Mobile Tower or Podium Steps whilst you or any other person are on the platform
If you believe any Mobile Tower or Podium Steps to be unsafe
REPORT IT immediately to your line manager
A “Scaff-Tag” must be completed and displayed on all Towers and
Podiums

22. Ladders and Step Ladders
Step Ladders MUST NOT be used where it is possible to use a safer means of access (i.e. Podium Steps or Mobile Scaffold Towers)
A RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE IN PLACE for Use of Ladders/Step-Ladders prior to use
All Step Ladders MUST be INDUSTRIAL CLASS – Domestic Steps will be removed to the site skip without notice
Ladders must be tied/footed at all times
You must not stand on the top 3 rungs of any ladder
for access or short duration works. Maintain 3 points
of contact at all times
Ladders and Step-Ladders must be inspected prior to use
and in good condition; Damaged Equipment must be
removed from site immediately

23. Permit to Work (PTW)
Permits to Work are issued by the xxxx site Team where required, the following Permits to Work must be obtained prior to commencing work (where applicable):
Hot Works Permit
Permit for Isolation of Services
Permit to Load
Permit to Strike
Permit for Confined Spaces Working
Permit to Dig
This list is not exhaustive and other PTW’s will be issued where required

24. Biological Health Hazard
LEPTOSPIROSIS (WEIL’S DISEASE)
Through contact with Rats Urine
Causes liver and kidney damage and in the worst cases, Death
Flu-like Symptoms including aching, headache, nausea
Reduce risk by wearing suitable gloves, cover open wounds with waterproof dressings; wash your hands before eating, drinking or smoking, placing your waste in the bins provided
PSITTACOSIS
Usually through contact with dust or droplets in air contaminated with bird faeces
Causes fever, joint and muscle pains and respiratory damage
Symptoms are flu-like, such as chills, aching, headache, abdominal pain
Reduce Risk by wearing respiratory protection if exposed, washing hand regularly and not smoking in works areas
REPORT any symptoms to the Project Manager immediately, who will provide you with information to present to your GP on attendance

25. Alcohol and Drugs WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON SITE AT ANY TIME
Persons found to be under the influence of Alcohol and Drugs WILL BE REMOVED FROM SITE IMMEDIATELY and their Company Directors informed
If you believe anyone to be under the influence of Alcohol or Drugs whilst on site, please report to a xxxx manager immediately – Theirs and Others Safety is at risk
Xxxxx reserve the right to carry out random drug testing on site

26. Environmental/Weather Hazards
WORK IN THE SUN
Cover your skin
Use a high level sun block and apply it regularly
Drink water regularly to avoid dehydration
Wear suitable eye protection if required
NO SHORTS on site – Full length trousers and short sleeve T-shirt are the minimum clothing requirement
WINTER WORKING
Check Access routes and take care when handling materials – they may be slippery
Clear of any ice/frost from your works accesses if required and check work access equipment for faults/damage
Xxxxx will ensure general site access routes are maintained

27. Vibration HAND AND ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME (HAVS)
Caused via use of vibrating tools or equipment over long
or repeated use
Can cause permanent damage to the muscles, blood vessels,
nerves and tendons of the hand, wrist and arm
Symptoms include tingling of the fingers, blanching (whitening)
and numbness of the fingers, aching and stiffness
Reduce risk by wearing suitable gloves, taking regular rest
breaks and rotating you work activities as advised by your
employer

28. Noise Exposure to noise can have a Permanent Effect on your
hearing, causing temporary or permanent hearing loss or
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Hearing Protection Zones are shown using Signage. You MUST
wear hearing protection at all times when in these areas
Ensure you wear the Correct Type of Hearing Protection – your
employer will advise you on this and issue the hearing
protection required
Wear Hearing Protection whenever you are working with
machinery or in noisy areas

29. Respect for Neighbours and Environment
Possible Considerations:
Restricted Working Hours
Minimisation of Dusts, Fumes and Noise
Preventing Spillage of Chemicals
Good Housekeeping Practices
NO Abusive language, Shouting or whistling
Inform the Project Manager immediately if any complains are made