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Induction

RailHealth, Safety & Environmental

“Name of Project” 1

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• Please review and edit the content of this presentation to ensure it is SPECIFIC to your site.

• There are four sections– Section 1 – Project Introduction– Section 2 – General Project Rules.– Section 3 – Site Hazards – Section 4 – Activity Hazards

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Section 1Project Introduction

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Welcome to

Amalgamated Construction (Project Title)

This Health, Safety and Environmental brief is designed to guide you on the rules, hazards, risks

and control measures appropriate.

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(Brief Description of the Works)

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PROJECT DETAILS – SCOPE OF WORK

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here if available !

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PROJECT DETAILS - SCOPE OF WORK

Insert drawing of site access arrangements!

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PROJECT DETAILS - ACCESS

Access restrictions•Provide details on the approved route to site, any access restrictions, width/height/weight limits, local community issues….etc

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PROJECT DETAILS - ACCESS

Access rules•The speed limit is ???mph•Watch out for workers when entering and pedestrians when exiting the site.•Reverse park in to parking spaces •Park in the designated areas•Allow sufficient room for emergency services to pass•Do not park across local residents driveways or block pavements – Be considerate!

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Title Name Project RoleContracts Director

* CEM

Contracts/Project Manager

CRE

Site Manager / Agent Nominated Person / Responsible manager?

Amco Supervisor

* COSS

* COSS

PROJECT TEAM

Fatigue

• The site attendance sheet asks whether you have had sufficient rest and feel fit to work

• If you do not feel fit to work before or during a shift then inform your site supervisor

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SIGNING IN – SIGNING OUT

PLEASE SIGN IN AND OUT

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR TRAVEL TIME AND POST CODE

Fatigue

• Can be physical or mental.

• Typical symptoms include:

• Being less alert

• Being less able to process information

• Slower reaction times

Fatigue can lead to accidents and incidents whilst on site and whilst driving. If you do not feel fit to work or drive

contact your site supervisor.

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FATIGUE

Facilities

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WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS

• Provide a compound layout plan/sketch showing the location of toilets, offices, canteen, drying rooms, showers, decontamination units, etc.

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In the event of hearing the site evacuation alarm make your work area safe, then go immediately to your allocated fire assembly point.

The emergency alarm for this site is …..

The muster point is…… (Alternatively insert a sketch showing the muster point)

Emergency Arrangement

EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

- Raise the alarm

- Contact the emergency services as soon as possible

- Never put yourself in danger

- Always keep your back to an exit when fighting a fire

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EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS - FIRE

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First Aider

First Aider

First Aider

Familiarise yourself with the location of the first aid kit and local hospital route details

EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

First Aid Kit Locations

Nearest Hospital

(See map on SHE Noticeboard)

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Spill kit locations

Environmental Emergency ArrangementsEMERGENCY ARRANGEMENTS

1. STOP - the source – turn off valves, erect containers, plug leaks.

2. CONTAIN - prevent from entering a drain or watercourse

3. NOTIFY – your line manager

4. CLEAN UP

Health & Safety Initiatives

Behavioural Safety• STOP, LOOK, THINK, IS IT SAFE• Culture Change / Behavioural Change• White boards• Being a Good Manager(Feedback, Openness Approachability)

• Leadership Training• Identifying unsafe Conditions and Acts

• Close Call Reporting• You Said. We Did

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AMCO HEALTH & SAFETY INITIATIVES

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AMCO HEALTH & SAFETY INITIATIVES

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Lifesaving Rules

Network Rail has introduced a number of Lifesaving Rules (LSRs)

These Rules aim to tackle where people’s lives are most at risk on the railway

NETWORK RAIL’S - LIFE SAVING RULES

Network Rail’s 10 LSRs are here to protect us all. If you’re ever asked to break or ignore any rules then you have the right to say NO.

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Lifesaving Rules

NETWORK RAIL’S - LIFE SAVING RULES

Network Rails LSRs are highlighted throughout this induction.

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You Said & We Did

Have an ideas to: •Improve safety?•Protect the environment?•Do the job more efficiently?, or•If you have an issues you would like looking at eg PPE, tools, equipment, etc

…Then complete a You Said We Did form and we will provide you with feedback on what we have done to address your suggestions or concerns.

COMMUNICATIONS AND FEEDBACK

These forms are available in the …..

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Representatives of Employee Safety (ROES) can be contacted if you wish to discuss any health and safety concerns anonymously or if you wish someone to discuss a health and safety concern on your behalf

The health and safety representative for this contract is ???????

COMMUNICATIONS AND FEEDBACKROES

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Safety Awards

If you have any ideas to improve safety then please contact your line manager or the Amco H&S Department.

You may be nominated for an Amco Safety Award!

COMMUNICATIONS AND FEEDBACK

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Further information on •Project contact details•Policies•HS&E Alerts / Briefings•Emergency details•Hospital routes•HS&E campaigns

can be found on the site SH&E notice board which is located in ……………?

COMMUNICATIONS AND FEEDBACK

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Section 2General Project Rules

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ACCIDENTS AND INCIDENTS (CLOSE CALLS)

All H&S and Environmental Accidents and Incidents must be reported to:

• your line manager no matter how minor

•the Amco H&S or Environmental Departments

All accidents and incidents must be recorded.

Network Rail require all close calls to be reported on their close call system.

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INCIDENTS (CLOSE CALLS)

Why Report?

•The only difference between a close call and an injury occurring is luck!

•Reporting a close call may prevent someone being injured in the future.

•Remember STOP –LOOK- THINK -IS IT SAFE?

•Take responsibility. Don’t work unsafely. Report close calls and encourage others to report them also.

•If you spot a hazard or experience a close call then complete a close call report. These can be obtained from……

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Refusal to Work on Grounds of H&S

•Amco does not want anyone to do something they don’t believe is safe

Worksafe procedure1.Stop work, move to a position of safety, and immediately contact the person in charge

2. The person in charge shall, in discussion with the employee, make an assessment of the situation and determine the course of action required.

3. If agreement is reached then the work shall re-start subject to a suitable and sufficient risk assessment. If an agreement can not be reached then the process shall be escalated. Work shall not restart until an agreement has been reached.

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A WPP and supporting TBS must be created for all aspects of site work

It must be briefed to all those involved in the works.

All operatives must sign to acknowledge understanding

If you do not understand what has been briefed, Do Not Sign!

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WORK DOCUMENTATION Work Package Plans (WPP) & Task Briefing Sheets (TBS)

When working on or near the railway line your COSS will brief you on the safe systems of work that have been set up to protect you from being hit by a train

Only sign the briefing if you fully understand what these safe systems are and what you must do to comply.

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WORK DOCUMENTATION Safe System of Work Pack (SSoWP)

Permits to work are required for the following activities on this site:

• Breaking ground

• Lifting Operations

• Confined Spaces

• Hot Works

• Working in Water

• Grit blast and Painting

• Electrical Equipment

• Working at Height

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WORK DOCUMENTATION - PERMITS

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Mandatory (to be worn at all times)•Hard hat•Full High Visibility Clothing•Eye protection•Gloves•Safety boots (NOT RIGGERS)

Other PPE as required by the Risk Assessment /COSHH sheet.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Training Requirements

The following competencies are required on this site:•CSCS for construction workers and management•NCCA for rail work•NPTC for chainsaw / herbicides•CPCS for mobile plant operator•IPAF to operate MEWPS•PASMA to erect tower scaffold•CISRS to erect / inspect scaffolding•ICAT for grit blasting•ICORR for painting

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TRAINING

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Housekeeping

Take responsibility

- Keep walkways/access routes clear at all times.

- Clean up spills of oils and other materials liable to cause slips or trips.

- Put rubbish into the appropriate bins and skips provided.

- Keep the welfare facilities clean and tidy

- Ensure all surplus flammable material is removed from the workplace.

- When stacking material make sure that the stack is stable and not too high.

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HOUSEKEEPING

There are around 3000 cases of trespass on the railway per year. This is a major hazard to personnel, trains and the infrastructure.

ALWAYS:

• Remove off site or secure valuable or hazardous materials such as cable or fuel.

• Secure all line side materials at the end of each shift.

• Keep access gates locked at all times.

• Report any trespass and vandal issue’s to your line manager immediately

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TRESPASS AND VANDALISM

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DRIVING

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MOBILES AND MP3 PLAYERS

•No mobile phones to be used on site unless in a place of safety.

•Lookouts and Site Wardens to turn off phones whilst on duty

No MP3/Walkmans allowed on site.

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DRUGS , ALCOHOL & SMOKING-D&A Testing can be undertaken on any site at any time. If you are taking any medication you must inform your Line Manager/ Supervisor.

- Disciplinary action will be taken if you: •TEST POSITIVE for drugs. •REPORT or try to report for work under the influence.•POSSESS illegal drugs while on duty.•CONSUME alcohol or illegal drugs while on duty•REFUSE to take a drugs or alcohol test.

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DRUGS , ALCOHOL & SMOKING

This is a NO SMOKING site.

Smoking is ONLY allowed in the following places:

•Xxxxx

•xxxxx

Issues

- Sites close to housing/schools/hospitals, etc???

- Works during the night/ weekends ????

- Amco/Client’s Reputation

Control Measures

- No shouting, especially at night.

- No foul language

-Turn plant and equipment off when note required

- No parking across driveways. Only park in designated areas

- No radios

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BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHERS

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Amco has a policy commitment to divert

95% of its waste from landfill by 2015• This site segregates the following types of waste:

– ??????– ??????– ??????

• Observe any skip signage and dispose of waste correctly!• If in doubt ask the Site Manager

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

• Amco has a policy commitment to reduce the emissions caused by the use of energy on site and through the use of motor vehicles

• You can contribute towards this Policy on this site by:-– Turning off /throttle down plant/equipment when not

required– Not leaving vans or cars idling – Turning off lighting when exiting toilets, etc– Turning off or turning down heating when

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT

Section 3Site Specific Hazards

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• A whiteboard will be used on a daily basis to discuss the activities planned for the day and any hazards/risks that need to be considered,

• for example due to a change in weather there is an increased risk of slips or it has made it unsafe to work at height

• The whiteboard supports the information briefed to you in the Task Briefing Sheet

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SITE HAZARDS – WHITEBOARDS

The following hazards are applicable to site (delete as appropriate)

•Trains•Overhead Lines / Buried services•Vehicles•Access•Working at Height •Uneven ground •Protected sites or species •Invasive plants•Contaminated ground•Etc etc etc

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SITE HAZARDS

Railways are a

dangerous place

The Controller of Site Safety

(COSS) will brief you on the

measures that have been put in

place to keep you safe from being

hit by a train.

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SITE HAZARDS - TRAINS

• Be aware of uneven ground and tripping hazards such a trailing cables, points, wet sleepers or missing/broken cable trough lids.

• Don’t carry loads that may obstruct your view

• Keep to designated walking routes

• If you spot anything unsafe, make safe, if safe to do so and report to your line manager.

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SITE HAZARDS – UNEVEN GROUND

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SITE HAZARDS - LEPTOSPIROSIS (WEILS DISEASE)

Ensure a good level of personal hygiene is maintained

Always wash your hands before you:

- Smoke

- Eat

- Drink

Ensure you have and are briefed on your leptospirosis card

Look out for:oily groundwaterburied waste odd smells or coloursFibrous material IF IT LOOKS OR SMELLS

CONTAMINATED – IT PROBABLY IS!

On identification of contaminated land:• Stop Work• Cover & fence off the suspected contamination• Report to your line manager

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SITE HAZARDS – CONTAMINATED LAND

• If any sharps are identified on site, do NOT attempt to remove until the appropriate equipment is available.

• Ensure the area is marked out, prevent access by others and inform your supervisor as soon as possible

• Never put you hand in a position that you cannot see!

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SITE HAZARDS - SHARPS

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SITE HAZARDS - LEAD PAINT

No work to be undertaken without a permit to work for surface preparation and painting activities

Ensure a good level of personal hygiene is maintained.

Always wash your hands before you:

- Smoke

- Eat

- Drink

Ensure you use the facilities provided – scrubbing brush, decontamination unit, etc ?????

• This site is on / adjacent to the (insert name of site) protected site. This site is a (delete as appropriate):

• Local/National Nature Reserve • SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest)• SAC (Special Area of Conservation)

Don’t undertake the following activities× ????

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SITE HAZARDS – PROTECTED SITE

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SITE HAZARDS – PROTECTED SPECIES

The ecology report has highlighted that you may spot the following protected species on site (Delete as appropriate)

If you think you have discovered

any of these species on site:

STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY AND INFORM

THE SITE MANAGER!

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SITE HAZARDS – INVASIVE PLANTS

The ecology report has highlighted that there are the following invasive plant species on site (Delete photos as appropriate)

Japanese Knotweed

Giant Hogweed

Himalayan Balsam

Follow the site rules. Keep out of demarcated areas.

If you are unsure, then ASK!

Ensure all plant and equipment contaminated with soil or plant matter is cleaned down prior to leaving site

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SITE HAZARDS – LANDSCAPE & HERITAGE

This site is important because it is classed as / contains: (delete as appropriate):

Protected trees and /or hedges

Listed Building

Scheduled Ancient Monument

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Section 4Activity Hazards

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Prior to lifting/ carrying anything, complete the following steps:

Assess the weight

Break it into smaller loads if possible.

Get help if needed.

Use lifting equipment if provided.

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ACTVITY HAZARDS - MANUAL HANDLING

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS - MANUAL HANDLING 5 STEPS TO GOOD LIFTING

1. Stand close to load, feet apart, pointing in the direction of movement

2. Back straight - bend at knees - tuck in chin

3. Elbows close to body - grip article

4. Lift using thigh muscles - move off - make sure you can see where you are going

5. Keep load close to your body - if possible at waist height

6. Ensure there are clear routes when assessing a lift

Be aware of the following types of symbols on products you may be using

Always read the label.

Do not use the product unless a COSHH assessment sheet has been produced and you understand how to safely handle the substance . COSHH sheets are available in the ……????

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – HANDLING CHEMICALSControl of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – HANDLING CHEMICALS

• The designated area for storing COSHH materials on this site is …??????

• The COSHH store MUST be kept secured when not in use

• Only supervised access is allowed to COSHH stores

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – HANDLING CHEMICALS

• DON’T store hazardous or bulk materials within 10m of a watercourse or surface water drain, e.g., oil, fuel, chemicals, cement, sand or soil.

• DO only refuel or carry out concrete washout in designated areas

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – HANDLING CHEMICALSREFUELLING

Watch all refuelling – DON’T walk away

Put hose back in bund or cabinet & lock valves

Use a funnel and a drip tray when refuelling from a can.

Keep a spill kit close by in case of a spill

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – HANDLING CHEMICALSREFUELLING

Mobile bowsers and fuel tanks MUST be kept locked when not in use and overnight.

If vandals cause pollution AMCO will be prosecuted!

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – OPERATING PLANT

Must be trained and competent.

Visual inspections should be undertaken daily.

All defects should be reported immediately.

Wear your lap belts

Don’t leave keys in the ignition when the vehicle is not in use.

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – OPERATING PLANT

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – OPERATING PLANT & EQUIPMENTQUICK HITCH DEVICES

Operatives must ensure the safety pin in the Quick Hitch System is fully inserted and locked into position prior to commencing work.

Bucket Fully and Correctly Attached to Quick hitch System

Safety Pin correctly in Position

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – OPERATING PLANT & EQUIPMENT HAVS

•HAVS is a medical condition caused through prolonged use of Vibrating tools.

•If you use Vibration tools you must fill out an exposure form.

•If you have a medical condition that may be aggravated by the task you are planning to undertake please let the Site Manager know.

Report any leaking plant & equipment and clean up any contamination

Turn off when not in use

Use Plant Nappy’s (or drip trays) under plant e.g. pumps and generators

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – OPERATING PLANT & EQUIPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL

A permit to dig shall be required prior to breaking ground

Rail approved CAT and Genny to be used to by a competent operator to locate any buried services

There must be a safe means of access & egress into and out of the excavation.

Excavation to be battered back or shored.

Excavation to be inspected prior to entry

Edge Protection to be in place at all times

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – BREAKING GROUND

Electrical Hazards

- 1000 accidents at work involve electric shock or burns.

- 30 are fatal. Most fatalities are from contact with overhead or underground power cables.

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – WORKING WITH ELECTRICITY

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ACTVITY HAZARDS – WORKING AT HEIGHT A permit to work at height will be required

Must be IPAF/PASMA/CITB/IRATA trained and competent

Visual inspections should be undertaken daily

Weekly inspections should be undertaken

All defects should be reported immediately

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If working in water a permit will be required.

Comply with the SSOW and wear any additional PPE as required such as life jackets or life lines.

If working in water watch for underfoot conditions where visibility is poor

If your work is causing dirty water to flow downstream stop work and contact your site manager. Amco can be fined for silt pollution

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – WORKING IN OR NEAR WATER

A confined space shall not be entered without a Permit to Enter

Only confined space trained workers shall enter a confined space.

Confined space to be tested for gases prior to entry

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – ENTERING A CONFINED SPACE

Spare

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ACTIVITY HAZARDS – ????????

Please Sign onto the Induction Briefing Form

Thank You

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ANY QUESTIONS?