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Health & Safety
Our company has a public liability insurance of
£5,000,000 and property insurance of £10,000,000. We follow a
strict code of practice of which both our employees and clients are made
aware of at the start of each project.
Below is a code of practice issued for a present project.
CODE OF PRACTICE - REGARDING SAFETY BY CONTRACTORS
This code of practice has been designed to ensure that the safety of
contractors and the general public is paramount at all times. I hold no
responsibility to individuals safety and these guidelines should be
observed at all times to assist in your personal protection. Current
public liability must be held by all contractors. Valid appropriate
certificates, e.g. CORGI, Lop etc. must be produced on request.
1.0 General Requirements:
1.1 The contractor shall provide for the efficient
protection of the public and al other persons occupying or using the
premises on which they are working, at all times.
1.2 The Clearing up of rubbish/debris and the securing of tools and
materials should be regarded as part of a daily routine.
1.3 Suitable personal protective clothing must be worn at all times.
1.4 The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to safeguard the
health and safety of the public with particular attention to the matters
contained in this document
2.0
Ladders
2.1 Ladders longer than 6m must not be used as a
workplace unless fixed or tied.
2.2 Ladders must be strong enough for the job and in good condition, e.g.
no rungs are cracked or missing.
2.3 Ladders must extend to at least lm above the landing place.
2.4 Ladders should be angled at fours units up, to each one out from the
base.
2.5 Ladders should be secured or footed to prevent movement.
2.6 Heavy items or long lengths of material should not be carried up
ladders.
2.7 Light tools should be carried in a shoulder bag or holster attached to
a belt.
2.8 Ladders must be secured against unofficial use when left unattended.
3.0 Use
of Mobile Tower Scaffold (erected by others)
3.1 Ensure, where reasonably practical, that the scaffold
has been erected safely.
3.2 Pay particular attention to ensure that guard rails and toe boards
have been provided for platforms more than 2m high.
4.0 Roof
Works
4.1 Ensure that there is safe access onto and off the roof,
e.g. by a general access scaffold.
4.2 Ensure that there is a safe means of moving across the roof.
4.3 Ensure suitable precautions are in place to protect people and
materials falling off it, and to provide a safe area for people who may be
working below.
4.4 No debris may be thrown down to the ground in an uncontrolled manner.
Use only the appropriate plant to ensure that this requirement is met.
5.0
Means of Escape
5.1 All contractors must familiarise themselves with
the fire instructions for the location in which they are working.
5.2 Fire doors must not be wedged or propped in the open position.
5.3 Fire access routes must be kept clear of obstructions at all times.
6.0
Tools
6.1 You must ensure that all tools are properly
maintained so that they do not cause a danger to yourself or those around
you, e.g. spanners, avoid splayed jaws. Do not improvise the size of the
spanner by using pipes etc. as extension handles.
7.0 Gas
7.1 If you suspect a leak, you must turn off the
supply.
7.2 NO WORKS shall be undertaken on any gas or Gas related supply unless
the contractor holds a valid CORGI registration certificate.
7.3 Any Gas works undertaken will comply wholly to the competencies
required by CORGI.
7.4 Change Gas Cylinders away from sources of ignition, in a well
ventilated pace. Use soap or detergent, never a flame to test for leaks.
7.5 Before welding and similar work, remove or protect flammable
materials.
8.0
Harmful Substances
8.1 Safety data sheets will be obtained from the
supplier, and the contractor, so far as is reasonably practical, should
check the adequacy of the information in the safety data sheet received
before passing it on to the customer.
8.2 Due diligence must be practised at all times in the handling and use
of harmful substances.
8.3 Any harmful substance used must be secured from the public.
8.4 Any packaging must be labelled clearly as per CHIP 2 regulations.
8.5 Peripatetic workers may be exposed to harmful substances such as lead.
Risks may arise when lead dust of fume is breathed in; powder, dust, paint
or paste swallowed; or compounds taken in through the skin. Every care
should be taken to provide control of any process involving lead works to
ensure safety to yourselves and the public. If necessary, guidance should
be obtained from the appropriate body.
8.6 Remove protective clothing and wash hands before smoking, eating or
drinking.
8.7 Do not smoke, eat or drink in chemical handling areas.
9.0
Connected Works - Electrical
9.1 Anyone carrying out electrical work must be competent
to do it safely and should, where possible, belong to a body which checks
their work, such as the National Inspection Council for Electrical
Installation Contracting (NICEIC).
10.0
Personal Protective Equipment
10.1 Contractors must use PPE in addition to the normal
engineering controls where appropriate.
10.2 Eye protection should have the right combination of
impact/dust/splash/molten metal etc. protection for the task.
10.3 Helmets should be worn where there could be impact from falling or
flying objects.
10.4 Ear-plugs or muffs should be worn where there could be impact noise,
high intensities or pitch.
10.5 The correct type of hand protection should be used if there is a risk
of abrasion, temperature extremes, electric shock etc.
10.6 The right type of respirator filter should be used if you are
subjected to dusts, gases and vapours.
11.0
Important Information
11.1 It should be noted that this document is not a
Healthy and Safety Policy as required by the Health and Safety at Work Act
1974, which states that you must have a written, up to date health and
safety policy, if you employ five Aor more people. This code has been
designed purely as a 'best practice' policy for the business and holds no
legal binding.
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