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1. General Description
1.1 Summary & Objectives
1.2 Organisational structure and Responsibilities
1.3 Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage – Safety and
Health Plan.
1.4 Project Team
1.5 Location of Project
1.6 Description of Project
1.7 Timescale / Phasing of Project
1.8 Applicable Legislation & Standards.
1.9 Restrictions Affecting the Project
1.10 Selection of the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage
1.11 Monitoring Health & Safety on Site
1.12 Safety File
1.13 Notification to the Health & Safety Authority
2. Particular Risks
2.1 Particular Risks (Which the Project Supervisor for the
Construction Stage will be required to manage)
3. Other Recommendations / Information
3.1 Surrounding land uses / Existing structures
3.2 Existing services
3.3 Existing traffic systems and restrictions
3.4 Drawings
3.5 Existing Safety File
3.6 Substances Hazardous to Health – during construction
3.7 Substances Hazardous to Health – during use of building or future
maintenance / construction work
3.8 Liaison with the Client / Project Team
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Preliminary Safety & Health Plan
This Preliminary Safety & Health Plan has been prepared in accordance with the Safety, Health and
Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006, and the “Guidelines to the Safety Health and
Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations
2006” published by the Health & Safety Authority.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must develop this document into the Safety and
Health Plan prior to commencing work on this Project.
It is the intention, of the Client, that the project be constructed in such a way that the risk to health
and safety of all persons engaged in its construction, future use, and maintenance is eliminated or
reduced to an acceptable level under current health and safety legislation.
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1. General Description
1. 1 Summary and Objectives
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 places duties on
clients, designers and contractors with respect to health, safety and welfare provisions, so as
to ensure that they are co-ordinated and managed effectively throughout all stages of the
construction project.
This Preliminary Safety & Health Plan sets out to ensure that the Project is managed and
constructed in a safe manner, and complies with current legislation.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage is under a legal duty to implement and
update, as required by changes in design or circumstances, the Safety & Health Plan
throughout the Project lifetime.
1.2 Organisational Structure and Responsibilities
The parties responsible for the compilation and implementation of the Safety
& Health Plan are as follows:-
Project Supervisor for the Design Stage:
The person appointed by the client to co-ordinate the health and safety aspects of the
project’s design at the planning stages, including the preparation of the Preliminary
Safety & Health Plan.
Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage:
The person appointed by the client to manage the construction work, control, co-ordinate
and implement the health and safety requirements during the construction phase.
Contractor / Sub-Contractor:
Any person engaged by the Main Contractor to carry out construction works under the
direction of the Main Contractor / Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage.
Designers:
Any person who carries on a trade, business or other undertaking in connection with which
he (a) prepares a design (b) arranges for any person under his control to prepare a design,
relating to a structure to be erected by a competent contractor.
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Safety Officer
The persons appointed, in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Safety, Health and
Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006, to advise the contractors as to the
observance of statutory requirements, exercise a general supervision of the observance
of the statutory requirements, and the promotion of the safe conduct of work
generally.
Site Safety Representative
The person appointed / elected in accordance with Regulation 7 of the Safety, Health and
Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006, who may obtain safety information from
the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS), make representations to the PSCS
or contractor (s) on site, investigate accidents & dangerous occurrences, make
representations to HSA Inspectors, carry out safety inspections, investigate potential hazards
and complaints, and accompany HSA inspectors whilst they are on site.
1. 3 Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Safety & Health Plan / Safety File
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must comply with Regulation 6 of the
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006.
It is the responsibility of the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage to prepare the
Safety & Health Plan (for the Construction Stage), based on this Preliminary Safety & Health
Plan. This involves the implementation of the Safety & Health Plan, and any required
amendments.
All Contractors must make available to the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage any
information that will have implications to the safe maintenance of the structure for inclusion
in the Safety File, as the work progresses. All information required for the Safety File
must be forwarded to the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage no later than 2
weeks after practical completion of the Project.
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1.4 PROJECT TEAM
Project Role Company / Address Contact Telephone Fax
Client
Engineer
Project Supervisor for the
Design Stage
Sisters Of Mercy,
Benburb Street, Tullamore – Site Address
BCF Architects
Brian Bren nan
1 St. James Wa lk, Herberton
Dublin 8
Brian Brenna n
Niall Culleton
086 2562451
0871305450
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1.5 Location of Project
Benburb Street, Store Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
1.6 Description of Project
Phase 1A – Upper Bedrooms on floors 2 and 3, Independent Living Unit on 2nd Floor and 2 no. Independent Living
Units on the Ground Floor. Bathroom upgrades as called up.
Phase 1B – Alterations to existing kitchen, dining room and cold stores.
Phase2 – Upper Bedrooms on floors 2 and 3, 2 no. Independent Living Units. Bathroom upgrades as called up.
Above phases will require site enabling works, making good. Common areas and stairwells to be upgraded.
This section is included for INFORMATION ONLY and does not form part of the Contract. The full
scope of works, and the obligations of the Contractor, is to be ascertained by reference to the full
set of Contract documents.
1.7 Timescale / Phasing of Project
Phasing as above and described in 1.6.
1.8 Health and Safety Principals for the Project
All work must be carried out in accordance with the:-
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 1993
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006 Safety,
Health and Welfare at Work (Confined Space) Regulations 2006 Safety,
Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006
Factories Act 1955
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Safety in Industry Act 1980
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations 1993
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations
1994, and the current code of practice.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Pregnant Employees) Regulations
1994.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Signs) Regulations 1995
European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Lead) Regulations
1988
European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Asbestos) Regulations
1989
European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Lead)
(Amendment) Regulations 1993
European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Chemical, Physical and
Biological) Regulations 1989
European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Noise) Regulations
1990
European Communities (Classification, Packaging, and Labelling of
Dangerous Preparations) Regulations 1995
And all other associated health and safety legislation.
1.9 Restrictions Affecting the Project
The Designer(s), Client and the Project Supervisor for the Design Stage have identified
restrictions, which include:-
1.9.1 Restrictions on the Work Site
All construction personnel and security personnel working on this project
must have undergone SAFE PASS training and the Contractor to maintain records
of such training.
All personnel / visitors to this site must wear the correct personal protective
equipment, i.e. Safety Helmet, Safety Footwear, and High Visibility Clothing
(as a minimum).
All personnel commencing work, on site, must receive a site safety induction
from the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage
1.9.2 Restrictions on Working Hours
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage is to liase with the
Client regarding restrictions on working hours.
As is good practice, no person must work on his or her own on the site at any time.
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1.9.3 Restrictions on Access
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage shall ensure that a Method
Statement / Traffic Management Plan is prepared, submitted to Westmeath County
Council for approval, and implemented, for the access to the construction site.
1.9.4 Noise / Dust / Vibration
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage is to ensure noise / dust /
vibrations are kept to a minimum, so far as is reasonably practicable.
Noise emissions on site must comply with BS 5228 Noise Control on
Construction Sites.
1.10 Selection of the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage
It is intended that the successful contractor shall be appointed as the
Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage, in accordance with Regulation
7 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage will receive a copy of the Preliminary
Safety & Health Plan. The Preliminary Safety & Health Plan details the Particular Risks
involved in this project.
It shall be the responsibility of the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage to develop
the Preliminary Safety & Health Plan into the (Construction Stage) Safety & Health Plan,
PRIOR to commencing work on this project.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must forward a copy of the Construction
Phase Safety & Health Plan to the Client / Project Supervisor for the Design Stage, for
approval, PRIOR to commencing any works on site.
1.11 Monitoring of Health and Safety on Site
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must submit, as part of the Safety and
Health Plan, their proposals for the ongoing monitoring of health and safety management
during the project.
1.12 Safety File
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage is responsible for ensuring that all relevant
information relating to future construction works or future maintenance works within this
build is included in the Safety File.
For this purpose, all sub-contractors / suppliers etc. must make drawings / O&M manuals /
product information available.
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THE PROJECT SUPERVISOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION STAGE MUST ENSURE THAT THE
SAFETY FILE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND FORWARDED TO THE CLIENT WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF
PRACTICAL COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.
1.13 Notification to the Health & Safety Authority
On appointment, it is the responsibility of the Project Supervisor for the Construction
Stage to make the statutory notification (CR 1) to the Health & Safety Authority.
The area office covering this project is as follows; The
Health and Safety Authority
10 Hogan Place
Dublin 2
Ireland
Ph. 01 614 7000
Fax. 01 614 7020
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2. Particular Risks (that the Project Supervisor for the
Construction Stage will be required to manage)
Non-Exhaustive List of Work Involving PARTICULAR RISKS to the Safety and Health of Persons at
Work
YES NO
1. Work which puts persons at work at risk of burial under
earth falls, engulfment in swampland or falling from a
height, where the risk is particularly aggravated by the
nature of the work or processes used or by the
environment at the place of work on site.
X
2. Work which puts persons at work at risk from chemical
or biological substances constituting a particular
danger to the safety and health of such persons or
involving a legal requirement for health monitoring
X
3. Work with ionising radiation requiring the designation of controlled
or supervised areas as defined in Article 20 of Directive
80/836/Euratom.
X
4. Work near high voltage power lines.
X
5. Work exposing persons at work to the risk of drowning. X
6. Work on wells, underground earthworks and tunnels.
X
7. Work Carried out by divers at work having a system
of air supply.
X
8. Work carried out in a caisson with a
compressed air atmosphere.
X
9. Work involving the use of explosives X
10. Work involving the assembly or dismantling of heavy
prefabricated components.
X
Note: This assessment is based upon the information available to at the date of assessment
Assessment by: BCF Architects
Date: 21st August 2017
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Design Assessment
Area under assessment: Security / Protection to Third Parties
Hazards & Risks Identified: Unauthorised access to site during construction phase may expose third
parties to construction hazards that they are not familiar with. Protection for third parties, which
may be exposed to construction risks during construction phase, must be provided
Hazard Location: Throughout site.
Persons Exposed: Public / third parties
Frequency of Exposure: Throughout project duration.
Risk Assessment: MEDIUM
Maintenance Frequency: Constant – so as to exclude unauthorised persons
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified: The Project
Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that there are adequate
security precautions in place for the project to prevent the
unauthorised entry of persons to the construction site. Such precautions may include, but are
not limited to, the provision of on site security personnel, the erection of secure hoarding
around the entire construction site, the provision of a single access point to the construction
site.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor is advised that all works,
materials etc. forming part of this project must be confined to the designated areas on site.
Further Actions Required:
NA
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Area under assessment: Movement of Vehicles
Hazards & Risks Identified: Entering and exiting site, Overturning, Speeding, Poor maintenance,
Reversing unsupervised, Overloading or insecure loads, Debris falling on the public highway
Hazard Location: In and around the site
Persons Exposed: site personnel, drivers, and third parties
Frequency of Exposure: constant
Risk Assessment: HIGH
Maintenance Frequency: all vehicles must be maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified:
Only authorised, competent persons (over 18) will operate vehicles on site. If the vehicle is to
be operated on the public road, the driver must have a current driver’s licence.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that personnel have the
required Construction Skills Cards, as required, on site.
Only vehicles necessary for the project are permitted within the site area.
Vehicles must not obstruct the main entrance or ramp, other key access routes or fire hydrants.
Passengers are not to be carried on any vehicle unless it is designed to carry any such person.
Traffic routes will be planned and controlled. A banksman / flagman will be used during vehicle
manoeuvring operations onto and off adjacent roads.
Reversing of large plant (e.g. telescopic handlers) should be avoided where possible.
Persons on foot should be excluded from areas of risk. Where necessary a banksman /
flagman will be used during unavoidable reversing
operations. Particular care is required in public areas.
Persons on foot should also be excluded from areas close to slewing excavators, mobile cranes
or other large plant. Alternative means of access must be provided
- along with signs/tape/barriers as appropriate.
Stop-blocks or secure fences or barriers must be fitted at all excavations or other edges where
vehicles are required to pass nearby.
The Rules of the Road will be observed at all times. Site vehicles working on the public highway
will be equipped with a flashing beacon. Beacons should also be used on site.
A site speed limit of 10 mph is in operation on this project. Obviously, crawl speed is
required in restricted spots (or where the load carried or the location demands it). All reversing
must be at low speed.
Before routine unladen travel is undertaken by jibbed vehicles, the jib/forks/bucket must be
lowered to the travel position. The body of every dump truck/tipper truck must also be lowered
before travelling.
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All Drivers should leave the vehicle during loading (unless suitable falling object protection is
fitted e.g. reinforced cab roof).
Drivers must not consume alcohol or drugs that may impair their judgement prior to, or during,
work. Those found to be in breach of this instruction will be dismissed immediately.
All vehicles will be kept in a good state of repair according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. An inspection will be made of each machine prior to first use on site and at
regular intervals after. Drivers are expected to maintain mirrors, lights, indicators, etc in a good,
clean condition and to report any problems to Management at the earliest opportunity. Falling
object protection / roll over protection will be maintained in vehicles operating in areas
where these respective hazards exist.
All debris/muck will be removed from the roadway in order to avoid causing a hazard to road
users.
Vehicles will not operate out-with the hours of daylight unless Site Management has
specifically approved the operation and the standard of lighting provided. Drivers are expected to
remove keys from vehicles every time they leave the cab. This is to prevent unauthorised use
(including by members of the public) and also to avoid accidental movement (e.g. dumpers
engaging gear).
All work on or near the public road will be strictly controlled. Signs and cones will be maintained
in accordance with D. O. E. guidance.
Further Actions Required:
NA
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Design Assessment
Area under assessment: Excavations / Earthworks
Hazards & Risks Identified: Collapse of the sides, Persons falling into excavations, Striking
underground services, Persons in excavations being struck by falling materials, Plant running into
excavations, and Working in Confined Space. Hazard Location: Excavations / earthworks
Persons Exposed: Construction Personnel involved in these operations, and third parties in the
vicinity.
Frequency of Exposure: During Excavations / Earthworks on Site
Risk Assessment: Medium
Maintenance Frequency: All excavations / earthworks should be checked on a daily basis prior to
commencing works, and constantly, throughout the work by the site supervisor.
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified:
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Contractors shall ensure that a Method
Statement is prepared for these activities on site. The method statement should include the
proposals for temporary support structures of the excavations / confined spaces. In the case
where fumes may be evolved during any process / activity a risk assessment must be completed
and the control measures identified.
All underground services shall be identified prior to commencing excavations. No
mechanical excavation machinery shall be used within 0.5m of services.
All excavations greater than 1.25m in depth will require that the sides be supported, or
battered back to an angle suitable for the material being excavated and the type of work
in progress.
Ladders will be used to access the excavation unless another safe method is in
operation.
Any services will be supported where they cross the excavation.
Plant and equipment shall be kept at a safe distance from the edges of excavations. Secure
barriers must be provided to all excavations in excess of 2m deep and to all excavations in
public areas.
All works must be carried out in accordance with the:-
‘Health & Safety in Excavations HSG 185’ published by the Health & Safety Executive,
‘Trenching Practice report 97’ published by CIRIA, and BS 6031 ‘Code of Practice for
Earthworks’
Further Actions Required:
NA
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Area under assessment: Work near live services.
Hazards & Risks Identified: Contact with buried cables, Electrocution, Contact with overhead
electrical lines during construction phase
Hazard Location: To be advised
Persons Exposed: Plant Drivers, ground workers, all site personnel.
Frequency of Exposure: Constant during the project
Risk Assessment: HIGH
Maintenance Frequency: Protection to be constantly monitored during project
Future Usage Issues: Positions of all new / diverted services laid in the course of this project are
to be marked up on appropriate drawings for inclusion in the Safety File, for hand-over to the
Client at the end of the project. Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified:
It shall be the responsibility of the Project Supervisor for Construction / Main Contractor to
satisfy themselves that all services have been located on site prior to commencing work in
particular areas of the work site.
The Project Supervisor for Construction / Main Contractor should ensure that a method
statement is drawn up for all such works on site.
Underground Services
The following factors should be considered when protecting cables insitu or diverting services:-
The need to protect services from mechanical impact, damage strain and vibration
during and after works.
The operating voltage of the cables.
The Main Contractor / Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that the
following procedures are implemented on site:-
1. Consultation is carried out at all stages with representatives of the various service authorities to
agree precautions required.
2. All supervisors, machine operators and banksmen are trained in the procedures to be followed
on site.
3. That all information on existing underground services has been obtained prior to works
commencing on site.
4. Always assume that there are live services present on site, even if the existing drawings /
information indicates that none are present.
5. Do not assume that buried services are always given their recommended cover;
cables may often be just at the surface.
6. Treat all services found as Live.
7. Ensure that training is provided to all personnel working near / adjacent to underground
services - on the use of equipment for service location, and in the safe digging practices
8. Ensure that all services are physically located and marked by means of location equipment (i.e.
a CAT scanner).
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9. Where practicable hand-held power tools (e.g. Kango Hammers) should not be used to break
the paved surface, within 0.5m of the indicated line of a service, this may be reduced if the
service has been positively identified in terms of both line and depth.
10. Where excavating near the indicated line of a service carefully hand dig trial holes until the
line of the service has been established.
11. When the excavator bucket is digging other personnel should keep well clear of the bucket
(N.B. near electrical cables). Should a cable be struck the driver
should stay in the cab, but should he have to leave the cab he should jump down, not climb
down otherwise he may be electrocuted.
Overhead lines
The minimum height of cables above ground varies according to the voltage of the cable and as
directed by the ESB. Before commencing work in the vicinity of overhead cables The Project
Manager shall consult with the ESB regarding the protection that must be provided on site.
They can be as low as 5.2m for lines carrying 33kV, and up to 6.7m for lines carrying
132kV. Further information can be obtained by contacting the ESB directly, or in the
HSE guidance note GS 6.
The Main Contractor / Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that the
following procedures are implemented on site:-
1. A drawing marking all the electrical services on site shall be drawn up and posted in the Site
Office. All plant drivers will be made aware of the locations on site of electrical services.
2. The Project Manager shall arrange for training to be provided to all plant drivers, which shall
highlight the positions of all overhead cables on site and the safe operating procedures whilst
operating plant in the vicinity of the overhead cables.
3. The Project Manager shall ensure that “goal posts” are provided either side of the overhead
electrical lines, in accordance with ESB guidelines.
4. The “goal posts” shall consist of 2 posts with a tension rope between the 2 posts, having red &
white flags on the rope.
5. The posts shall be placed either side of the line of the cable, and parallel to the cable, that is 2
sets of “goal posts” shall be required for each overhead cable that crosses the site.
6. The overhead rope with red & white flags shall be placed at heights specified by the E.S.B.
7. Where it is required to work directly beneath live overhead cables additional precautions
will be required to prevent the upward movement of crane jibs,
excavator buckets etc. And specific advice should be sought from the ESB.
8. Advance warning signs shall be posted at either side of the line of the overhead cables.
9. The Project Manager shall monitor the protection provided, and ensure that a safe system
of work is maintained.
10. Banksmen shall be used in the vicinity of the overhead lines as required.
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All work should be carried out in accordance with:-
Clause 116 of the NRA Specification for Roadworks
the Publication ‘Avoiding Danger from Underground Services HSG 47’ and
‘Electrical Safety on Construction Sites HSG 141’ published by the Health & Safety
Executive.
BS 7375 Code of Practice for distribution of electricity on construction and building
sites.
Further Actions Required:
NA
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Design Assessment
Area under assessment: Use of Cranes / Lifting Appliances
Hazards & Risks Identified: Overloading due to failure to correctly estimate loads or due to
incorrect use of crane, Inadequate maintenance of equipment or use of defective equipment,
Unsafe methods of erection, alteration or dismantling of crane, Unsafe slinging, Insecure loads,
Handling of loads in high winds, Incorrect signals, Use of uncertified rubbish skips for lifting
material. Hazard Location: in and around lifting operations
Persons Exposed: Personnel involved in lifting operations / site personnel /third parties
Frequency of Exposure: during lifting operations.
Risk Assessment: HIGH
Maintenance Frequency: All lifting appliances to be maintained in accordance with the
Construction Regulations 2006.
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified: The Project
Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that every crane provided for
use has a current test certificate (every 4 years),
and has a thoroughly examination certificate (every 14 months).
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that the
weekly inspections of all cranes / lifting appliances are recorded in the statutory register CR 4B.
The relevant crane driver must carry out these inspections. The Project Supervisor for the
Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that all these documents are readily
available.
Where any defect is noted or reported in any crane or item of lifting gear and the defect could
affect the safe use of the equipment, it must be taken out of use until the defect is rectified.
Only authorised (and where appropriate suitably certified) persons must be permitted to
operate cranes or to give signals and sling loads. The authorised persons must be over the
age of 18 and competent to carry out their duties.
The operating instructions for each crane should be available in each cab. Where weather
conditions may affect the safety of lifting operations the Project Supervisor for the Construction
Stage / Main Contractor or the crane driver must stop operations until conditions improve.
In addition the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure
that a wind speed indicator is available on site, and the
manufacturer’s max. wind speed for safe working is displayed in each cab.
Persons carrying out inspections, installations, or maintenance of cranes where a fall of 2m or
more is possible must use safety Harnesses.
All cranes must be secured and left in a safe condition at the end of each working period. Loads
must not be left suspended when the crane is unattended.
Any skips raised by a lifting appliance must have a current 6-month certificate.
Certificates must be on site.
All works must be carried out in accordance with:-
BS 7121 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes
Further Actions Required:
NA
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Design Assessment
Area under assessment: Installation of heavy plant & equipment
Hazards & Risks Identified: Overloading of the lifting appliance/gear, Poorly maintained
equipment, Unplanned sequences of work
Hazard Location: throughout project
Persons Exposed: Personnel involved in these operations/ third parties
Frequency of Exposure: during installation.
Risk Assessment: HIGH
Maintenance Frequency: Constant – once present on site
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified:
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that a detailed
Method Statement is prepared for these activities on site.
Lifting equipment / gear used in these operations must be supplied with current test
certificates.
Only competent and experienced persons must be involved in these operations. Suppliers of
Heavy components (i.e. those heavier than 1 tonne) must be asked to supply information on
the weight of the components, and safe lifting points / procedures.
All works must be carried out in accordance with:-
BS 7121 Code of Practice for Safe Use of Cranes
Further Actions Required:
NA
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Design Assessment
Area under assessment: Work at Heights
Hazards & Risks Identified: Falls of persons from heights, Falls of materials or articles from
heights
Hazard Location: all working areas at a height of 2 m or more.
Persons Exposed: All site personnel.
Frequency of Exposure: Constant
Risk Assessment: Medium
Maintenance Frequency: Constant, edge protection must be constantly monitored
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified: General
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that work is
planned so that safe access / egress and working places are
provided for operatives to work at heights.
Materials must not be tipped, dropped or thrown down from a height other than by means of
a chute or other suitable safe methods.
Sufficient materials and labour must be available on site to protect edges and openings.
All edges, from which it is possible to fall 2m or more, must be protected with guardrails,
middle rails and toeboards.
All guardrails (and their uprights) must be of adequate strength.
Guardrails must be between 950-1200mm high with toeboards not less than
150mm.
Use of Harnesses
Where the provision of adequate edge protection is not practicable, i.e. the erection of edge
protection, erection of scaffolding, short duration work, safety harnesses MUST BE worn by
operatives (with a fall arrest system).
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that a Method
Statement is prepared for all such work on site, rescue procedures must also be detailed in the
Method Statement.
When the use of Harnesses is required then adequate anchorage points must be provided –
anchorage points must be capable of taking a load of at least 1000kg per person attached to
that anchor point, should a person fall whilst wearing a harness they must not free fall more
than 2m and it must not be possible to strike the ground / floor immediately below.
Personnel required to wear / use harnesses must receive instruction on their proper use
and maintenance. Further Actions Required:
NA
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Design Assessment Sheet No. PR 13
Area under assessment: Use of Hazardous substances
Hazards & Risks Identified:
External Contact - corrosive, skin absorption, dermatitis, e.g. cement, acids, epoxy resins
etc.
Inhalation - gases, fumes, dusts, vapours
Ingestion - swallowing Hazard Location: to be confirmed by Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage
Persons Exposed: Site Personnel
Frequency of Exposure: During construction works
Risk Assessment: MEDIUM
Maintenance Frequency: NA
Future Usage Issues: to be included in Safety File, as required.
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified:
A method statement is required for the use of, or the exposure to, hazardous substances on site
when there is a particular risk to the health of persons at work, or third parties that may be
affected by such works. The Contractors involved in this type of work must submit a detailed
Method Statement to the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor in
advance of any such works taking place on site
In the case where dust / fumes may be evolved during any process/activity a risk assessment
must be completed and the control measures identified, in the Method Statement.
All contractors must inform the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main
Contractor of any substances hazardous to health brought onto the site.
Details of hazards associated with chemical products and their safe usage are given on
Material Safety Data Sheets or come with the product. The supplier / retailer or
manufacturer is obliged by law to give this information. A Material
Safety Data Sheet must be available on site for all hazardous substances brought onto site.
All works must be carried out in accordance with:-
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Carcinogens) Regulations 1993
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulations
1994, and the current code of practice.
European Communities (Protection of Workers)(Exposure to Chemical, Physical and
Biological) Regulations 1989
‘COSHH essentials – easy steps to control chemicals HSG 193’ published by the Health &
Safety Executive. Further Actions Required:
NA
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Design Assessment
Area under assessment: Control of Sub-Contractors / Personnel on site with
respect to Health, Safety and Welfare.
Hazards & Risks Identified: Inadequate control of sub-contractors may result in persons taking
unnecessary risks on site that may lead to possible injuries of those parties concerned.
Hazard Location: throughout the construction site.
Persons Exposed: Site personnel.
Frequency of Exposure: Constant during project
Risk Assessment: MEDIUM
Maintenance Frequency: Constantly to be monitored
Future Usage Issues: NA
Proposed solutions to eliminate and / or reduce the hazards & risks identified:
All sub-contractors must provide, to the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main
Contractor, a copy of their Safety Statement PRIOR to commencing works on site.
All sub-contractors must provide, to the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main
Contractor, a method statement for high-risk activities on site PRIOR to
commencing those works on site.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that all
personnel working on this project undergo a Site Safety Induction prior to commencing work on
site.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor is responsible for the co-
ordination of ALL activities on site; this would include the activities of sub- contractors (both
domestic and nominated), and visitors to the site.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that there is a Safety
Officer nominated in writing, by the Main Contractor and by all Contractors on site with
20 or more personnel under their control.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage shall ensure that training records are kept of all
personnel on site, N.B. SAFE PASS / Construction Skills Cards. N.B. ALL construction personnel /
security personnel on site must have a SAFE PASS Card.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage shall ensure that where 20 or more persons
are working on the Project that a Safety Representative has been selected in accordance with
the 10th Schedule of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2006.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that Tool Box Talks / Safety
Talks are held with all personnel on site, and that records of these are maintained.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that weekly site safety
inspections are carried out for the duration of the Project and that records of these are
maintained.
Further Actions Required:
NA
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3. Other Recommendations / Information
3.1 Surrounding land uses / Existing structures
3.2 Existing services
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage should contact all relevant service
authorities (e.g. ESB, Bord Gais, telecom operators, local authorities, etc.) to request
information regarding the presence and location of services on site. All drawings and
information should be treated with caution and the Project Supervisor for the Construction
Stage should always assume that services are present until proved otherwise.
Prior to commencing works on site the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must
satisfy himself that all services on site have been identified, disconnected, and diverted as
required by the stage of the works.
3.3 Existing traffic systems and restrictions
The Contractor is deemed to have made provision for any restrictions in his programming
and pricing of the works.
3.4 Drawings
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage shall ensure that all relevant drawings
have been received prior to commencing works on site.
3.5 Existing Safety File
None
3.6 Substances Hazardous to Health – during construction
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must analyse the project
and ensure that Substance Hazardous to Health are identified, along with the appropriate
control measures.
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage / Main Contractor must ensure that
Material Safety Data Sheets are obtained for all substances hazardous to health in use as
part of this project. In addition where required the Project Supervisor for the Construction
Stage must ensure a method statement is prepared for the articles in use.
3.7 Substances Hazardous to Health – during use of building or future maintenance /
construction work
The Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage must ensure that assessments are
obtained for all substances hazardous to health, which shall
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be installed in the structure as part of this Project, for inclusion in the Safety
File.
3.8 Liaison with the Client / Project Team
The Client will meet with the Design Team / Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage /
Main Contractor and relevant contractors on a fortnightly basis.
Health & Safety shall be an item on the agenda and the implementation of the Health &
Safety standards for the project shall be discussed. As a minimum the Project Supervisor for
the Construction Stage shall be required to report on:-
Any reportable accidents
Any dangerous occurrences
Any visits to site by the Health & Safety Authority (HSA)
Any difficulties with interfaces with third parties, with respect to Health
& Safety.
Any major Health, Safety or Welfare difficulties arising on the Project.
Recommended