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Construction Site Induction. A guide to “HOW TO” by Coldrop. Welcome. Introduce yourself Outline the details of the project Outline the purpose of the Induction Explain the health and Safety site rules Provide details of who is the Site Manager and any relevant other supervisors on site.
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Construction Site Induction A guide to “HOW TO” by Coldrop
Welcome • Introduce yourself • Outline the details of the project • Outline the purpose of the Induction • Explain the health and Safety site rules • Provide details of who is the Site Manager and any relevant other supervisors on site
Site Details • Provide details of the welfare facilities such as canteen, toilets, drying rooms and any restrictions on their use • Explain site access arrangements such as signing daily site register and pedestrian routes on site • Give details of on/off parking arrangements
First Aid • In the event of injury, provide details of the first aid box location and the name of the appointed First Aider • Site First Aider is ……………….. • First Aid box is located………….. • Nearest A+E Hospital is ………...
Fire Procedures • Permits are required for Hot Works • Location of fire fighting equipment • Identify approved fire fighting personnel
Emergency Procedures • Explain the site emergency procedures • Identify the emergency Muster point • Provide details of restrictions for fighting fires • Provide details of authorised site re-entry after an emergency
Accident Procedures • Explain that all incidents/accidents must be reported and recorded in the site accident book • Near misses must also be reported • Detail the procedure for reporting • Confirm that certain accidents must be reported as per RIDDOR and full co-operation is required by contractors
Daily Activities • Inform personnel of Daily Hazards • Notices of SPECIFIC risks on site must be placed on the site notice board detailing the hazards of the day, such as • Hot Works • Groundwork's • Working at Height • Site Transport (including site deliveries)
Concerned/Worried ? • If anyone has any safety issues they are concerned with, these should be brought to the attention of one of the following….. • Their own Foreman/Supervisor • Site Manager • Site Health + Safety Officer • Site Foreman
Basic Site Awareness • Ensure all personnel on site know why they are there, that they have method statements and risk assessments for the tasks, AND they have read them ! • Explain that certain work may require a PERMIT TO WORK due to the nature or location of the task, this type of work is not allowed to start without a permit being issued first
Site Rules • Explain all the site rules • PPE requirements such as Boots, Hi-Viz • Zero Tolerance for Violence & Bullying • Smoking/Drug/Alcohol policy on site • Traffic Movement & site speed limits
Handling Equipment • Explain the safe use of equipment on site by competent personnel only, such as • Alteration/construction/dismantling of scaffolds • Licensed machine operators only to use equipment on site • The safe use of ladders
Site Housekeeping • Explain the rules on housekeeping and storage on site • The need for clear walkways around the site to reduce the risk of collision with moving plant/vehicles • Food and drink to be eaten in areas provided and areas to be kept clean and hygienic
Additional site Information • Discuss/explain arrangements for • COSHH • Ear defender zones • Vibration tools and exposure limits • Enclosed spaces • Restricted areas on site
Site Induction Register • Ensure everyone who attends site has a site induction and a copy of the form is kept on site • Where possible provide a helmet sticker stating date of induction and name of wearer • Where possible provide an induction booklet/leaflet to all site visitors