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Site Safety Guide

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Personal Message

IntroductionLaing O’Rourke holds Health and Safety as a core business value and is committed to achieving our vision; ‘Let’s all get home safely. Every day’.

Our aspiration is that we will strive to create a health and safety culture where:

Clients choose to work with us because of our relentless •commitment to health and safety

All our sites have a consistent look and feel and are of the •highest possible health and safety standard

Our stakeholders feel proud, empowered and recognised •for their contribution to health and safety

We feel happy for family and friends to work with us •or visit our sites to see how we mitigate risk to ensure no one gets hurt and we all get home safely every day

We are recognised as having a world class approach •to health and safety.

Ray O’Rourke

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Contents

A Personal Message 2

Incident and Injury Free (IIF) 4

Induction and Consultation 5

Expectations and Responsibilities 6

PPE - Personal Protective Equipment 7

Safe Systems of work 8

Housekeeping 10

Traffic Management / Working with Vehicles 11

Excavations 12

Fall Prevention 14

Scaffolding 15

Mobile Access Towers 16

Ladders and Stairs 18

Cranes and Lifting 19

Plant & Machinery 20

Temporary Electrics 21

COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 22

Asbestos 23

Manual Handling 24

Confined Spaces 25

Vibration 26

Noise 27

Weils Disease 28

Welfare and First Aid 29

Drugs and Alcohol Policy 30

Environment 31

Fire Precautions 33

Accident Reporting and Hazard/Near Miss 35

Your Personal Training Record 36

Culture

Safety

Health

Environment

Emergencies

Personal

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Introduction/IIF

Please rememberSafety is important not only to all of us working on our sites, but also to our colleagues, friends and families.

We all have to accept a personal responsibility for helping to prevent injury and ill health.

Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Incident and Injury Free is Laing O’Rourke’s behavioural safety programme. All employees and supply chain partners will be expected to attend an IIF briefing within a few weeks of commencing work with us.

The IIF programme focuses on empowering all individuals to speak up about safety and encourages the following behaviours;

Speaking up if you see something unsafe •

Taking personal responsibility for your own safety and the safety •of your colleagues

Choosing to follow the safety rules rather than being compelled •to follow them.

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Induction and Consultation

InductionThe Principal Contractor induction must be delivered to all personnel and describes the site rules, site-specific hazards and key contacts. This may be followed by your own company or task specific induction.

Every site is different and this book is issued to give you a handy reminder of some general safety information.

If you didn’t get an induction, ask for one now.

ConsultationA truly safe site will always require our full participation and co-operation.

Every site has one or more methods in place for us to raise any safety, health and environmental issues which may concern us. However, you should feel free to speak to any member of the management team on these matters at any time.

You should have your CSCS/CPCS card or other relevant training certification ready for inspection.

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Expectations and Responsibilities

What you should expect on our project Safe places of work and safe access to and from •those places

Provision of safe plant and equipment•

Information on Safe Systems of Work and clear •instruction where necessary

Suitable training and supervision •

Consultation and action on HS&E concerns •where possible

Provision of suitable personal protective equipment •

Good welfare facilities.•

What we will ask of you Remember your duty to work and act safely•

Remember your duty to take care of yourself and others•

You must not interfere with safety equipment•

Report problems and unsafe situations to your supervisor•

Report ANY accidents to your supervisor.•

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PPE - Personal Protective Equipment

On general construction projects, the Minimum Mandatory PPE on all sites and depots controlled by Laing O’Rourke will be:

Helmet •

Hi-visibility vest or jacket •

Gloves •

Safety glasses •

Safety footwear. •

Always

Wear the correct PPE as •identified in the Method Statement or Task Sheet.

Check your PPE before use. •

Look after your PPE and store •it properly.

Never

Use incorrect PPE.•

Use damaged or worn PPE.•

Any additional PPE requirements will be identified by risk assessment and detailed in your Method Statement or Safe System of Work. Your employer will provide PPE for your benefit, so please look after it and wear it!

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Safe Systems of Work

Each site has processes to help protect you and your workmates.

Safety Rules The site rules are there for the safety of you and your workmates – please comply with them.

In return, we will ensure you are kept informed and briefed on agreed safe systems of work. Specific circumstances, for example working on railways, confined spaces etc. may require special rules and procedures.

Job Specific Training

Specific training is required for some tasks, such as:

Operating plant •

Slinging and signalling •

Use of abrasive wheels •

Cartridge guns •

Erection or alteration of scaffolding •

Electrical work.•

Do not undertake any of this work unless you are trained to do so. If in doubt, ask!

Method Statements and Task Sheets Most work that you carry out will be covered by either a method statement or a task sheet. This will clearly describe how the job is to be carried out, who supervises it and what special precautions have to be taken, including the PPE you need to wear.

If you have not received a briefing, ask your supervisor. If in doubt, ask!

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Safe Systems of Work

Daily Activity Briefings Your supervisor will deliver Daily Activity Briefings to keep you informed of changes or specific issues which may affect your work on that day.

Changes to Work MethodsIf the planned method of doing something will not work, stop and tell your supervisor – never make unauthorised modifications. If you believe there is a better or safer way of doing the job, tell your supervisor.

Please report all unsafe situations. If in doubt, ask!

Permits For some operations, specific permits are required before work can commence. They will vary from site to site, but may include:

Permits to work •

Permits to enter a confined space •

Permits to dig •

Permits to load / unload / strike •

Entry to live plant rooms. •

If in doubt, ask!

These confirm checks that have been or must be made and additional precautions to be taken.

If in doubt, ask!

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Poor housekeeping is a major cause of slips, trips and falls.

A tidy site and workplace means:

You can get to your place of work more easily and quickly•

You can work efficiently•

You can find your tools and materials.•

Housekeeping

Always

Tidy up and create space as •you go.

Keep stairs and fire routes clear.•

Route hoses and power leads •away from walkways.

Remove scrap and waste to •designated bins.

Never

Clutter up access ways.•

Land materials across walkways.•

Store materials in unauthorised •areas.

Leave nails in timber.•

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Traffic Management / Working with Vehicles

Vehicles will be separated from pedestrians where possible, with routes and crossings clearly marked.

If you do have to work adjacent to machines, please make sure the driver knows that you are there, ensure that you remain in his sightline and keep out of the swing radius of cranes and excavators.

Never

Stand directly behind a vehicle •– if you can’t see the driver in the mirror, they can’t see you!

Stand within the radius of a •working excavator or crane.

Allow a vehicle to reverse onto •a public highway or busy traffic route without an approved banksman.

Ride as a passenger on site •vehicles.

Always

Ensure the driver/operator can •see you and you can see them.

Ensure reversing vehicles are •controlled by a banksman unless work instructions state otherwise.

Ensure that you follow the •agreed traffic management systems, signage and one way systems.

Use approved crossing points.•

Use physical barriers or stop •blocks to restrain vehicles where necessary.

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Excavations

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Excavations vary in size and depth and unless carried out correctly, can be dangerous.

Once a safe system of work is established, it is vitally important everybody knows exactly what has to be done and keeps to the plan.

Always

Ask your supervisor for a valid •Permit to Dig.

Find out about any services •and use a CAT scan every time before starting to dig.

Hand dig to locate the services •– make sure you find them.

Carry out the excavation and •shoring only as directed in the Method Statement/Task Sheet.

Call your supervisor if ground •conditions deteriorate.

Ensure that the edges are •guarded AT ALL TIMES.

Never

Load the sides of the trench with •muck, materials or machinery.

Ever enter an unsupported •excavation.

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Fall Prevention

Falls are a leading cause of death or serious injury in construction.

You can reduce the risk by following the hierarchy for work at height:

Avoid work at height where possible•

Use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where work is •necessary, including guardrails and safe working platforms (static or MEWPs)

Minimise the distance and consequences of any fall which cannot otherwise •be eliminated. This may include use of nets or airbags

The last resort is the use of Personal Fall Protection Equipment.•

Never

Form or leave holes without •adequate securely fixed covers.

Alter protection to holes or •edges without permission.

Work near an unprotected •edge unless there are passive restraints such as nets or you are using an approved harness or restraint system.

Access fragile roofs without •a permit.

Step on a roof light.•

Always

Ensure all holes or edges are •adequately protected.

Report any uncovered holes or •edges immediately.

Plan all your work at height and •ensure you have been briefed on the approved safe method of work.

Ensure that if you have to wear •a harness or work restraint system, you are trained in the use of all the associated equipment, can fit the harness properly and always secure to an approved anchor point.

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Scaffolding

Scaffolding is provided to give you a safe working platform. It must only be erected, modified or dismantled by authorised scaffolders. All scaffolds will be inspected by a competent person.

Never

Tamper or modify any scaffold •for any reason.

Climb up the standards.•

Work from an incomplete •scaffold.

Leave debris and materials lying •around. They are a major trip hazard and can be kicked off.

Throw anything from the •scaffold.

Always

Report any scaffolding faults •(missing guardrails, loose ladders, broken boards) to your supervisor.

Use approved access routes.•

Use a safe method of waste •disposal e.g. skip, chute.

Note signage or scafftags •restricting the use of scaffolding.

If in doubt check with your •supervisor.

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Mobile Access Towers (MATs)

Scaffold towers may only be erected by trained and authorised persons (CISRS or PASMA or approved equivalent).

Never

Erect or alter a tower unless •you’ve received proper training; PASMA, CISRS (or approved equivalent).

Use an incomplete tower.•

Use extra measures to gain •more height on the tower, e.g. ladders, boxes etc.

Move the tower with any •persons or materials on it.

Use the frame to gain access.•

Overload the tower.•

Climb on guardrails.•

Lift scaffold towers unless they •have been specifically designed for this purpose.

Mix parts from different •proprietary scaffold systems.

Always

Obtain and follow manufacturers’ •instructions for erection.

Use outriggers in accordance •with manufacturers’ instructions.

Only climb up the inside of •the tower.

Close the trapdoor behind you.•

Check the ‘scafftag’, or other •signage.

Keep your feet on the platform.•

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Guard-rails

Toe-board

Plan braceunder deck

Vertical standard Diagonal

Outriggers

Foot tie

Castors with locking device

Trapdoor

Horizontal ledger

Ladder should be fixed to narrowest width of tower

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Ladders & Stairs

Where possible, vertical access will be via stair towers.

Ladders should not be used for work unless it is of very short duration, allows three points of contact with the ladder at all times and is justified by Risk Assessment.

Always

Avoid working from ladders •where possible.

Use appropriate industrial grade •ladders/steps.

Check your ladder is long •enough to extend 1m or 5 rungs above the landing.

Check for damage.•

Ensure ladder is right way up •with support wires under the rungs.

Make sure it is on a solid base •or footing.

Angle it at 1:4.•

Tie the top of the ladder or foot •if tying not an option.

Use stairs for access where •possible.

If in doubt, ask!

Never

Use ladders where an aluminium •tower or other alternative is available.

Use a ladder that is damaged.•

Make a platform out of ladders.•

Rest the ladder on the rungs.•

Use metal ladders where they •can conduct electricity.

Use domestic grade ladders/•steps.

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Cranes and Lifting

All lifting must be covered by the Project Lifting Plan and under the control of the Appointed Person for Lifting Operations.

Cranes must operate within their design capacity with all appropriate ballast and outriggers in place and be operated ONLY by CPCS certified competent operators.

All loads must be attached or detached by authorised competent slinger/signallers who will be identified by orange hi-vis vests or other agreed means. Authorised slinger/signallers must be registered within the Project Lifting Plan.

These items and more will be detailed in the Project Lifting Plan.

Always

Ensure that the chains and •lifting accessories are in good condition and have the correct certification.

Ensure that the lift is within the •capacity of the crane.

Ensure there are no overhead •cables or obstructions.

Watch out for poor ground or •manhole covers and services under outriggers.

Double wrap loose loads.•

Never

Sling, or receive a load if you •are not an authorised slinger/signaller.

Stand or walk under a •suspended load.

Use mobile cranes where •outriggers are not fully extended.

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Plant & Machinery

When plant arrives on site it must be in good working order. Any defects must be reported to your supervisor immediately.

If in doubt, ask!

Leave engines running when •you’re off the machine.

Leave keys in unattended plant.•

Attempt to repair plant yourself •– report it.

Ensure you have the required •CPCS card to operate the plant – check with your supervisor.

Wear the correct PPE for •operating the plant, especially hearing and eye protection.

Use only the proper towing or •lifting points.

Ensure all moving parts are •guarded – if not report it.

Report any damage or •deterioration of machinery to your supervisor.

Always Never

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Temporary Electrics

Visually check your tools and •equipment are not damaged.

Report any damaged tools, •cables or cable distribution boxes to your supervisor for replacement or repair.

Report any circuit breakers or •RCDs which trip. Do not remove or over-ride these devices – these are there to protect you.

Route trailing leads away from •access ways – fix above floor level where possible.

Always

Alter or reset circuit breakers •if they trip – consult the Site Temporary Electrics Co-ordinator.

Interfere with or break into •locked Mains Distribution Units (MDUs).

Move distribution boxes. •If they are in your way or you need more cable length, tell your supervisor.

Never

You can be electrocuted by worn or damaged tools and leads or a shock could cause a fall from your workplace.

Distribution boards, tools and extension leads will be regularly inspected but for your own safety, you should always check them for visible damage yourself before use.

Trailing leads are a trip hazard especially where pulled tightly or located at the top of steps.

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COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)

You may have to use various resins, oils etc, that contain certain chemicals that could affect your long term health. The containers or packs will carry a black symbol on an orange background.

Read and understand the •assessment sheet which is provided at the stores.

Wear the specified PPE which •is listed on the sheet.

Follow any other instructions •– e.g. no smoking, wash hands before eating and do not use in a confined space.

Stop and report symptoms •immediately if you feel ill when using the chemicals.

Report spillages immediately.•

Return unused materials to •the stores.

Put empty containers in the •designated bin or skip.

Always Never

Leave waste materials lying •around.

Wash out or empty COSHH •materials on site.

Never

OXIDISING

TOXIC

HARMFUL

CORROSIVE

FLAMMABLE

Concrete is also a COSHH substance. Keep it off your skin and out of your eyes.

Wear waterproof overtrousers and change your clothes if they become contaminated with wet concrete.

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Asbestos

Asbestos can kill.

Although not now used in construction, asbestos is still present in many existing buildings. You should be informed of any areas where work is controlled because of asbestos, but if you suspect it may be present, for example in pipe lagging or in old ceiling tiles or boarding, stop work immediately and tell your managers.

Follow agreed work methods.•

Stop work immediately and •alert your supervisor if you suspect any of the materials you have discovered may contain asbestos.

Work with asbestos unless •formally trained and authorised to do so.

Enter restricted areas where •asbestos is being worked on or removed.

Always Never

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Manual Handling

Correct handling techniques reduce the effort required in lifting and prevent injuries, especially to your back. Ensure you have received instruction on correct manual handling techniques. If you have not, tell your supervisor.

Ask for assistance when lifting •awkwardly shaped loads.

Tell your supervisor if you suffer •from back pain.

Lift more than 25kg without help •or mechanical aids.

Lift repetitive loads of over 20kg •(e.g. concrete blocks).

Always Never

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Confined Spaces

Confined spaces are any areas where there is a risk of the atmosphere becoming unbreathable or rescue could prove difficult. Confined spaces are potentially fatal and require special precautions. Fatalities have included ill-equipped rescuers.

Some examples of potentially dangerous confined spaces include:

Build up of gas in sewers and manholes•

Gases leaking into trenches or pits from contaminated land•

Rust inside tanks and vessels eating up oxygen •

Exhaust fumes building up in unventilated areas•

Get a permit before entering any •classified confined space.

Test the atmosphere before •entering and during work.

Ensure the confined space has •sufficient ventilation to make the air fit to breathe. Mechanical ventilation may be required. Paints and glues etc may give off hazardous vapours.

Work as part of a team.•

Check and understand your •escape and rescue plans.

Use petrol or diesel engines •inside a confined space as exhaust gases are dangerous.

Work alone.•

Attempt a rescue without the •correct training or equipment.

Always Never

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Vibration

Hand-arm Vibration (HAVS) and Vibration White Finger (VWF) can be caused by long term work with vibrating hand held tools and equipment.

Your work should be planned to •keep vibration within allowable limits.

Where possible, plan your work •to avoid use of vibrating tools.

Where possible, make sure •you select or allocate reduced vibration tools.

You will be informed of the •maximum exposure time or the amount of work that can be undertaken that day for the tools you use.

If you exceed the exposure •time or work limits, tell your supervisor.

Tell your supervisor if there is •excessive noise or vibration as this means the tool may require a new consumable, be badly adjusted or broken.

Keep your hands and body •warm to improve circulation (if your fingers tingle, tell your supervisor).

Be aware that smoking affects •your circulation, increasing the risk of VWF.

Precautions:

There are several stages and warning signs

Tingling sensation in the fingers •– this is an early warning sign. After a couple of hours if normal feeling does not return, tell your supervisor.

Numbness or whiteness of parts •of the fingers – if you notice a severe loss of feeling, painful return of blood after vibration stops, especially noticeable in cold weather, tell your supervisor.

Fingers lose normal sense •of touch – for example you cannot do up buttons. Tell your supervisor immediately.

Symptoms:

The Laing O’Rourke/Hilti Product Selector booklet allows exposure to vibration to be kept within safe limits by:

Identifying the acceptable work •load for individual tools within an 8 hour working period

Categorising by different •consumables, materials, diameters.

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Noise

Check your task sheet for the •need for hearing protection. If in doubt, check with your supervisor.

Check noise levels – if you have •to shout to make yourself heard from 2m, you will probably need to wear hearing protection. Check with your supervisor.

Make sure your ear protection •is kept clean and worn correctly to ensure the required protection levels.

Ignore ringing or a dullness in •your ears – this might indicate permanent hearing damage.

Choose to work without required •hearing protection even for a ‘short time’. Stop work and ask your supervisor for plugs or ear defenders.

Always Never

Hearing loss is not reversible, so for your own benefit, please wear hearing protection where this has been specified or where noise levels rise unexpectedly and you may require it.

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Weils Disease (Leptospirosis)

This is a serious, sometimes fatal, disease and is caused by rat urine getting into your blood stream. This is usually from cuts to the hands or even eating it via your food if you don’t clean up first.

You are most likely to come across it when working in sewers or ditches, so cover up and wash yourself and all equipment thoroughly after use.

Who is at risk?

Anyone who works near to rats is at risk. Workers in contact with canal and river water are also at risk.

What to do

Report any illness to your G.P. – tell the G.P. about location of work e.g. dock, canal, river. Inform management immediately.

Fact

Incidence of Weils disease is very low, at about 1 in 10,000.

Never touch rats. If you see one, •tell your supervisor.

Cover all cuts and broken skin •with waterproof plasters before and during work.

Wear protective clothing.•

Wash hands before eating, •drinking, smoking.

Flu like symptoms – persistent •and severe headache.

Precautions Symptoms

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Welfare and First Aid

Good welfare facilities are provided for your benefit but we all need to help keep them clean. If supplies ever run out or things get broken, report it so it can be put right.

Canteen

Always wash your hands before eating•

Put your wrappers and waste in the bin •to discourage vermin.

Drying Room

Hang your clothes on the hooks provided •and keep heater grills clear

Keep newspapers away from heaters•

Responsibility cannot be accepted for •personal effects brought onto site.

Toilets

Never flush paper towels down the toilets•

Please respect the facilities provided for •your comfort.

First Aid

Find out who your appointed First Aiders are•

Seek First Aid for any injury•

Make sure any accident is entered in the site •Accident Book.

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Drugs and Alcohol Policy

Policy Summary:

It is the policy of Laing O’Rourke to not knowingly permit any worker to report for work or attend work premises while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, nor to consume these while on duty or on Laing O’Rourke premises.

Control measures will include:

On employment, post incident, “with cause”, and •unannounced random drugs and alcohol screening

Suitable action, usually dismissal from site or termination •of contract, against anyone found at work to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs in breach of the policy

Provision of support to workers seeking help or •guidance to overcome alcohol or drug related problems (provided that request is made prior to being selected for screening).

A copy of the full DRUGS & ALCOHOL POLICY may be found on the site notice board.

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Environment

Care for the environment is important so that it can be passed on to future generations in good condition. Construction causes more water pollution incidents than any other industry and produces high levels of waste. It is important we all avoid causing such damage or generating excessive noise or dust, cutting down protected trees or disturbing wildlife.

Follow agreed work methods to •reduce environmental impact from noise, dust, light pollution or spoil or mud on the highway.

Ensure that you know the •location of any protected plants and animals and do not enter these areas unless you have been given permission.

Ensure that waste water (e.g. •dewatering excavations), is pumped to an agreed location or drainage system which has been approved by your supervisor.

Take care when refuelling or •handling liquids which could soak into the ground or run into watercourses. Ensure that refuelling takes place in authorised locations.

Always

Carry out work unless you have •been briefed about any specific environmental arrangements for the task e.g. noise, damping down, where to pump water to, where to wash out concrete out.

Empty or pour surplus materials •on the ground or down drains unless you have been permission by your supervisor.

Light fires to burn wood or •surplus materials.

Disturb or destroy natural •habitats, especially where these are barriered off or otherwise identified as specially protected. If you need to enter these areas then speak to your supervisor.

Never

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Environment

Policy :

Laing O’Rourke has an Environmental Policy which says that we will not break the law, cause pollution, waste resources and cause unnecessary emissions. We will also seek to improve our environmental performance by ensuring that everyone working for Laing O’Rourke knows what environmental issues are relevant to your work. If you have any questions regarding the environment then please speak to your supervisor or the appointed Environmental Co-ordinator.

Thoughtlessly discard litter or •waste around site – use bins or skips and store off cuts for re-use.

Remove waste from site unless •you have been given permission and have the right paperwork – if in doubt ask your supervisor.

Put hazardous waste or •chemicals (e.g. oils, paints, COSHH) into general waste skips – if in doubt ask your supervisor.

Leave lights, heating, plant •and equipment running when not required as this causes increased pollution and carbon emissions.

Never

Report any spillages immediately •to allow cleanup.

Ensure you know the location •of the spill kits and are aware of the emergency procedures.

Plan your work to avoid waste. •Optimise re-use or recycling of off cuts and materials where possible.

Ensure you know what •arrangements are in place for disposing of waste and what types of waste should go in each skip or container.

Keep your workplace tidy.•

Turn lights, power, heating and •equipment off when not required.

Always

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Fire Precautions

The risk of fire must be kept to an absolute minimum. Fire spreads very quickly and the smoke can be very hazardous as well.

The following points must be strictly adhered to:

Check the requirement for a •Hot Works Permit from your supervisor before using welding, heating or burning gear.

Keep a fire extinguisher close to •any location where hot works are being carried out.

Store flammable materials •separately.

Familiarise yourself with fire •extinguisher locations, alarm systems, emergency escape routes and muster points.

Report a discharged or missing •fire extinguisher.

Familiarise yourself with the •different types of extinguishers.

Light fires.•

Smoke on site, particularly if •handling or near flammable materials.

Remove extinguishers from •fire points.

Obscure fire points or tamper •with alarms or other fire equipment.

Block escape routes with stored •materials.

Stack packaging or waste •materials unnecessarily.

Always Never

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Fire Precautions

Wood

Paper

Textiles

Flammable liquids

Oils & Fats

Paints & Spirits

Electrical fires

Flammable liquids

Gases

Electrical fires

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Accident Reporting and Hazard/Near Miss

Hazards and near misses are accidents waiting to happen.

Every time a hazard or near miss is reported and fixed a potential accident and injury is prevented.

The principle of reporting a hazard/near miss is the same as that for reporting an injury. They are, in effect, the same event with a different consequence.

On all Laing O’Rourke projects you will find the facility to record near misses and hazards.

Please familiarise yourself with the process on your project and tell a manager or supervisor as soon as possible about any hazard or near miss.

(PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY, USING CAPITAL LETTERS)Name:

Employer:

Contact phone no:

Hazard/Near Miss location on site:

Date and time recorded:

Details of Hazard/Near Miss:

What action has already been taken/Your proposed action?

Please report this hazard/near miss as soon as possible by posting this card in one of the site suggestion post boxes and/or by speaking to your supervisor.

For every valid/named report card submitted, £1 will be donated to the Laing O’Rourke charity fund. Everyone who submits a valid/named card will also be eligible for entry into the project reward scheme.

Hazard/Near Miss card

You must ensure any accident is entered in the site Accident Book.

We endeavour to investigate all accidents and incidents so we can learn and take any appropriate actions to eliminate future risks.

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Training Table — for you to fill in

Your Name:

Date: Training Course Title:

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Training Table

Your Name:

Date: Training Course Title:

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Laing O’Rourke PlcBridge Place, Anchor Boulevard, Admirals Park,

Crossways, Dartford, Kent DA2 6SN

tel: +44 (0)1322 296200 fax: +44 (0)1322 296262

web: www.laingorourke.com

©2008 Laing O’Rourke Plc Revised October 2008