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UWE + SMEUWE + SMENick Bell BSc(Hons) DipNEBOSH MIET RSP(Aust) CPMSIA EurOSHM RMaPS MCIEH FIIRSM CMIOSH

C i S f M UWEConstruction Safety Manager, UWE

Outline of talkOutline of talk

• Experience of Micro and SME companies• CompetencyCompetency• Engaging and ‘upskilling’

Failings• Design

f• Information• Contractor selection/managementContractor selection/management

– RAMS– MS

– Permit– Training– PlansPlans

Competency assessmentp y

Engaging:Induction + the Big 8• Mandatory• WeeklyWeekly• 45 minutes• Risks & rules: Do’s & Don’ts• ‘Culture’• Culture • 2 yearly refresher

Security

Asbestos FireAsbestos Fire

Tidiness

Work at Height

Occupational Health

RA/MSHealth

Kit

Performance noticesPerformance notices

• Purpose:• Purpose:– Engage & inform– Trends – Values & culture– Improve standards

Performance Notices Summer 2011

2 2%

n=92

19 21%

2, 2%

19, 21%

71, 77%

Site security2m high yGreen mesh

Warning signs

No protruding feet

Gate for access

Infill panel and

Gate for access

ptwo couplers

UKATA accredited asbestos awareness training

UWE i• UWE experience…• Follows inductionFollows induction• Mandatory• Free-of-charge to contractors• Nearly 4000 hours deliveredNearly 4000 hours delivered

Safety Pack

HAZmapHAZmap

• Asbestos• Hazardous fume extractsHazardous fume extracts• Safety line systems• Confined spaces• Overhead power lines• Overhead power lines• Etc etc

Approval to workApproval to work

Using the Masterplan to leave a legacy

Constant learningConstant learning

N l• Newsletter• Co-ordination meetingCo ordination meeting• Start and end of summer briefings

A suggestion for WWTA suggestion for WWT…

• Guidance note for larger clients on supporting & managing micro companiespp g g g p– Identify

Inform– Inform– Induct– Inspect– Invest

OverviewOverview

• Experience of Micro and SME companies• CompetencyCompetency• Engaging and ‘upskilling’