Health and safety - Construction
Always high on the HSE's hit list. Make full use of these policies, procedures and checklists to reduce the accident risk
Safety in bricklayingBricklaying involves inherent risks. Therefore, if this type of work is not carried out correctly, it can result in injuries and ill-health to staff. This applies whether it is bricks or blocks etc. being laid.Managing the risksT... Read more
07 Jun 2024
Site rules for contractorsIn order to ensure that a construction project is carried out safely and with minimum stress, it's useful to have a series of ground rules in place. This allows both you and the contractor to know what each can expect from th... Read more
06 Jan 2023
Contractor appraisal questionnaire - environmentBefore you appoint contractors to undertake construction work, it's a good idea to check out their environmental credentials. You can do this by adding some supplementary environmental questions to your ... Read more
04 Feb 2022
Toolbox talk - CDM 2015When you're starting a new construction project it's beneficial to remind your team of their own and others' roles and responsibilities for health and safety. Use our toolbox talk for this purpose.Not what it seemsConstruction pro... Read more
07 Jun 2021
Construction - site health and safety inspection checklistWhen dealing with construction works, having accurate records of how health and safety is being managed can be invaluable. Use our checklist so you know what information you should record.Site... Read more
06 Apr 2021
Permit to work - CDMIf you're having construction works completed on your premises, make it clear who is in control of the site with our document.Over to youThe Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 state that those managing construction... Read more
11 Feb 2020
Procurement - labour onlyIf you need to engage labour only contractors, use our document to ensure health and safety standards are agreed from the outset.AssessmentTo make sure that the individual you're looking to use has the required skills, knowled... Read more
28 Nov 2019
Flow chart - client responsibilities,Stage 4: project completionAs the client, you need to ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible until completion of the project. Follow our flow chart to assist you through the fourth and final stage of ... Read more
01 Mar 2019
Flow chart - client responsibilities, stage 3: project implementationUnder the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 clients are given detailed legal requirements for the organisation of construction works. Follow our flow chart to as... Read more
01 Feb 2019
Flow chart - client responsibilities, Stage 2: project planningUnder the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, clients are given detailed legal requirements for the organisation of construction work. Follow our flow chart to assist y... Read more
07 Jan 2019