Organised to build
Ensure that a trained and competent supervisor (Site Safety Supervisor, SMSTS / SSSTS or equivalent) is appointed to manage the works under their control and is available at all times on-site.
Ensure that delivery vehicles provide suitable means of fall prevention for operatives offloading materials and equipment, or as a last resort, ‘off vehicle’ fall protection systems.
Comply with the hierarchy of control principles enshrined within the Work at Height Regulations. Comply with all other provisions of these Regulations.
Affix appropriate edge protection to the structure and around permanent and temporary openings as soon as reasonably practicable.
Access to metal decking areas will be via scaffold tower. If alternative access arrangements are required these must be agreed with the McLaughlin & Harvey site management team.
Ensure that the use of collective fall protection systems such as safety nets, airbags and safety decking takes precedence over personal fall protection systems. All fall protection systems must be detailed in the site specific risk assessments and method statements. A separate ‘work at height rescue plan’ must also be provided as appropriate.
Provide a detailed sequence of erection and drawings to demonstrate starting points, stacked bundle positions and method of laying decks / units.
Provide and maintain exclusion zone(s) consisting of robust barriers underneath the drop zone(s) and appropriate warning signage.
Note: If any cutting or grinding works are anticipated – these must be discussed and agreed with the McLaughlin & Harvey site management team. Such activities must not take place immediately above or adjacent to safety net areas.
Ensure that all flammable materials are removed from underneath drop zone(s).