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Before Workers or Contractors

Come on to you site what is being

told

Before Workers or Contractors

Come on to you site what is being

told

It is it clear to everyone attending

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W elcome

Introduce yourself

W elcome to the site

Your site manager is«.

Other key personnel are« Outline details of the project

Explain the purpose of the induction, why it is important and how long it is

expected to last

Explain what is expected in relation to health and safety on site

Tell the inductees who is the site manager and identify other key personnel

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Introduction

W hy do we need an Induction?

To ensure that EVERYONE in this room will remain safe on this site

HOW ?

M ake everyone aware of the risks on this project

By giving information regarding site safety rules Encourage everybody to contribute in making a healthy and safe working

environment




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The Project

W hat are we building?

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Client : ?????

Project M anager : ?????

Supervision Consultant : ?????Contractor : ?????




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Site Details

Detail the location of site welfare facilities and any restrictions on their use

Explain site access arrangements, e.g. completion of site log, pedestrian

routes, etc

Explain the site¶s parking arrangements

Entry ± security, booking and pass systems

Hours of work

Keeping vehicles and machines separate from people

Parts of the site which are prohibited or sensitive

KEEP ESCAPE ROUTES CLEAR: A SAFE SITE = TIDY SITE




Site Specifics

Discuss and explain:

Task specific PPE

Site visitors and reporting procedures

Site register / log book

Site security

Smoking / alcohol / drugs policy

Traffic movements and speed limits

No horseplay




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W elfare

Location of:

Canteen

Toilet and wash room

Site safety office

Changing rooms and drying rooms

Take care of welfare facilities - keep them clean




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LOCATION PLAN

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Location




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SITE ACCESS PLAN

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Site Access




Site Safety Rules

Prior to outlining rules explain why site rules are important.

This can be done through reference to industry accident rates, need to prevent

accidents, legal requirements or as proof of everybody¶s commitment to

health and safety matters on siteExplain the site rules in relation to:

The company¶s right to set rules

Safety helmets

Safety footwear

Hi-visibility clothing

The site safety rules given below are for the protection of everyone.

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General Site Rules

All personnel must undergo induction training.

Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment shall be worn.

Every accident and near miss event must be reported to the Project

M anager.

Any person found to be interfering or misusing fixtures, fittings or equipment

provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare will be excluded from the

site.

Smoking is prohibited on site.

Visitors must report to Security Check point prior to site offices & will be

allowed entry at discretion.

On site visitors are to wear the appropriate PPE at all times.




General Site Rules

A Helmet and Reflective vest must be worn at all times.

Vehicles are not to be reversed in construction areas unless under the

control of an authorised banksman.

Safety signs and notices must be followed.

Transistor radios or personal stereos / walkmans are not to be used.

Permission must be obtained from the Project M anager prior to any

photography or video filming on site.

Site fire and emergency alarms, equipment and instructions must be

followed.




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Personal Safety Rules

All personnel are required to wear a safety helmet, safety footwear and a

high visibility vest.

The consumption of alcohol and drugs is prohibited.

No person is to operate any mechanical plant or equipment unless they

have been trained and have been certificated as competent.

Any mechanical plant or equipment found to be defective is not to be used.

Ladders are only to be used as work platforms for tasks of short duration

and only if no alternative means of access is readily available. Ladders

must always be secured to a structure or securely µfooted¶ by another person whilst in use.




Personal Safety Rules

The use of trestles is prohibited. Approved safe working platforms can be

used up to 1.2m. Thereafter properly constructed and guarded mobile

towers are to be used. M obile towers without guard-rails must not be used.

Food is only to be consumed in the designated accommodation / messing

areas.

No person, other than a designated & qualified electrician, is to make

connection / disconnection, other than at approved plug & socket points, or

make alteration to the temporary electrical supply, or Reset RCD´S.

No personnel shall indulge in fighting, horseplay or practical jokes within thesite perimeter.




Office Safety Rules

All visitors must be accompanied by a site inducted person at all times.

Visitors must read the general site rules and personal safety rules (issued at

M ain Security Gate)

W earing of PPE is mandatory if visitors should go to site

Hard Hat

Safety Boots

High Visibility Clothing

Eye Protection

Visitors must sign the visitors log book




Delivery Vehicle Rules

Site speed limit 30kph

No children are permitted on site - even within vehicles.

M ust use vehicle flashing beacon or hazard warning lights

Go directly to the delivery point as directed by site security, they should not wander around the site.

Not to be reversed without a banksman.

Vehicle should be parked considerately: not blocking access/egress routes &

fire points.

Engines should be switched-off when not in use.

Drivers should not leave their vehicle without wearing a safety helmet, safety

footwear and high-visibility clothing.

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Your Health

Conditions and substances that can affect your health:

M anual handling

Dust

Asbestos Concrete

Noise and vibration

Radiography (welding / lasers)

W earing the correct PPE and personal hygiene are essential to avoid health problems




Pre Cautions & Control M easures

Precautions and control measures can include:

Site investigations

Barriers and signs

Permits to work that apply on this site

Personal protective equipment

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Employers Responsibilities

E M PLOYERS responsibilities - legal duty:

to make sure that they provide a safe place and system of work for people

working for them

assessing the risks and making a plan

(method statement) to remove or control the risks

so that you can do the work safely

explaining the method statement to you before you start work




Individuals Responsibilities

YOUR responsibilities ± legal duty:

to follow the safe systems of work and the site rules

to work safely - both for yourself and other people

to follow the site rules

to wear the correct PPE

not to interfere with safety equipment




Accident Reporting & First Aid

If you are taking any medication or drugs, or have a medical

condition you must report this now and to your supervisor

If you have an accident or near miss you must report it to your supervisor and project manager

M ake sure a record is kept in the accident book to prove any claim

you make

The names and locations of first aiders are listed on the

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Accident Procedures

Explain that it does not matter how serious or how minor an

accident is, it must be reported and recorded in the accident book

Include the need to report near misses

Outline the site accident reporting procedures, e.g. where the

accident book is kept, etc

Confirm that certain accidents may have to be investigated and that employees/contractors are required to co-operate with these




Accident Procedures

All injuries must be reported to the Site M edical Co-ordinator

immediately

If your injuries prevent you from attending the medical facility advise your supervisor or tell your colleague to go to the medical

facility for assistance

If the medical facility is not manned please ensure that other

persons can make arrangements for alternative assistance, do not

leave until assistance arrives




Raising Concerns

Advise inductees to raise any concerns with:

Their own supervisor / manager

The site foreman / manager

Nominated safety representative (where appropriate)

EXPLAIN THE I M PORTANCE OF THIS




Basic Awareness

Ensure inductees know what they are on site to do and are aware of the risk

assessments and method statements specific to their work

Explain interaction with other trades

Explain how the company can help ensure the work is done safely and

where permits to work will be required, e.g. confined spaces, digging, etc

W hat are you on site to do?

W hat hazards are you bringing onto site?

W hat controls have been identified to combat these?




First Aid

In the event of the employee or someone else being injured, the

first aiders on site are:

The first aid box is located at:

The nearest hospital is:




Fire or Other Emergency

If there is a fire or other emergency the alarm will be:

M AKE SURE YOU KNOW W HERE THE EXITS ARE

If you hear the alarm:

make your work safe and then go to your muster point do not return to work until you are told it is safe to do so

If you see a fire:

only attempt to put it out if it is safe to do so shout fire to raise the alarm and/or set off the alarm

make your way to the muster point

tell other people to go to their muster point




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Fire Procedures

Explain that permits are required for hot works

Identify where fire-fighting equipment is located

Identify who is trained to use fire-fighting equipment




Emergency Procedures

Explain procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency

Identify the location of the muster point

Detail restrictions on the use of fire-fighting equipment

Outline how re-entry onto the site will be authorised




Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers contain different substances to deal with particular types

of fire.

Until recently they have been different colours to show what was inside.

In future all fire extinguishers will be red with a coloured panel to show what

they contain.




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EVACUATION PLAN

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Evacuation Plan




Specific Activities

Focus on activities currently being undertaken on site today with

particular reference to:

W ork exposing persons to fall from height

Lifting operations

Site vehicles movements




Handling Equipment

Explain:

Safe use of plant and equipment, i.e. competent operators

Safe use of scaffolds

Erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolds only by competent

persons




Housekeeping and Environment

Explain:

Housekeeping and storage arrangements

Environmental issues, e.g. water courses, dust, noise, etc


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Housekeeping and Environment

ALL PPE M UST BE W ORN ON SITE

- HARD HAT

- HI GH VISIBILITY VEST/CLOTHIN G

- HARD CAPPED SHOES/BOOTS

Common items to be worn, as the method statement requires: eye protection if there is a danger of eyes being damaged

gloves to protect hands

safety harness ± if there is a danger of falling

ear protection, when working in noisy areas

face mask, if the environment is dusty

All PPE must fit correctly and be kept clean by you

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Risks in this Project

Visitors are not allowed to go around the site unless accompanied by

staff for the following reasons:

Presence of all types of vehicles and heavy equipment

Hauling and unloading of materials like sand, rocks, etc.

Lifting operations

Excavation works

Hot works

Presence of electrical plants like generator set

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Site Safety Requirement

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Safety Helmet

Ear Plugs

Safety Eyeglasses

Safety Hand Gloves

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W elding Requirement:

All W elders must be equipped with the following PPE for welding.

Helmet attached with welding shield.

Safety glasses.

Long sleeve shirt.

Safety shoes.

No hand-held face shields are allowed to be used.

Fire extinguisher on stand-by.

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W orking at Height:

Top Rail

M id Rail

Toe Board

Scaffold Tag


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W orking at Height:

Scaffold Tags


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W orking at Height:

Full Body Safety Harness


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Tools & Equipment:

Know the correct way to

operate the equipment.

Only trained personnel

should operate the

equipment.


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Lifting Operation:

Barricade area off and

put up warning signs


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Housekeeping:

Keep all passage ways

clear




Housekeeping:

M aterials must be

stacked properly




Housekeeping:

Dispose all waste

materials in designated

waste bins




Housekeeping:

Hang up all wires, cables

and hoses



Permit to W ork

Prior to commencing work a Permit-To-W ork must be submitted

Upon approval from the supervisor, work may be commenced

Rescue equipment is available


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Permit to W ork

DO NOT ENTER ANY CONFINED SPACE UNLESS:

You have a valid Permit-To-W ork

A gas test has been undertaken

A stand-by man is in place

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Chemicals

DeclareM SDS for all chemicals coming into site

Chemicals must only be stored in approved storage areas


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Site Induction Register

Explain that all inductees are required to sign the register confirming their

attendance at the induction, their understanding of its content and their

agreement to comply with site rules

Provide helmet sticker or induction booklet (if available)

Ask if anyone has any questions


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Conclusion

You will now receive an induction from your supervisor

Your supervisor must explain your method statement to you before you start

work

Each week you will receive a toolbox talk on a safety topic

M ake sure you know how YOU are able to work safely


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And finally« Once all questions have been answered:

Thank those present for attending the induction and ensure all

attendees complete the induction register

Questions


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