Hazard Sheet 2
Site Mobilisation
Site Mobilisation
Before the contractors arrive on site it is important for the site manager to give some time to planning the site layout no matter how large or
small as there are a number of important considerations. In any project it is important that sufficient time is allocated to planning the safety
arrangements that will apply on site well before the site is in fact mobilised. This is to allow for vetting of contractors, checking methods of
working, completing on site surveys to check for services and/or contamination.
Of particular importance is the allocation of sufficient resources to manage H&S on site. This includes having a site manager and a supervisor in place but also a H&S adviser for the significant sites to ensure that ABBs min standards are maintained throughout the lifecycle until
final completion and handover. The ILO standards Safety and Health in Construction represent the default minimum requirements.
Method statements
Method statements shall be provided by all contractors incl ABB in respect of their work activities. They shall contain the following as a
minimum:
description of the work activity
location
hazards and risks expected duration of the work
risks associated with the work
safety control measures required including PPE required
supervision required.
Security
On any ABB site security of the site is an important issue. It is important wherever it is practicable to erect some form of site fencing (2 m) or
barrier. This is to try and ensure that unauthorised persons are kept out of the site. It also discourages theft of tools and/or
equipment.Suitable signage should be erected e.g. Construction Site Keep out. Authorised Persons Only
Control of visitors
A consequential requirement of the need to ensure that the site is reasonably secure is the need to control visitors and contractors who
come on to the site. In the case of visitors they need to:
Sign in at the gate/security post
Receive a site induction in respect of site rules, fire and emergency arrangements
Be issued with a site visitors badge/ID
Be accompanied throughout the visit.
On completion of the visit return to the gate and hand in the visitors badge.
A - Car Park and Compound
B - Construction Area
C - Pedestrian crossing point
D - Material Storage
Fig 1 - Example of Site Layout
Contractors
Prohibition of alcohol and drugs on site
Requirements for personal protective equipment on site
Requirement for work permits for high risk activities
Fire and emergency procedures
First aid and medical facilities on site
General welfare arrangements on site.
Site security requirements - including the right to stop and search.
Incident reporting requirements
Near miss and hazard reporting arrangements.
Disciplinary matters on site
Stoppage of work.
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All contractors employees shall receive a detailed site induction in respect of the site rules that shall cover as a minimum the ABB requirements on site in respect of:
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Site Mobilisation
Site Mobilisation Cont...
Site layout
The layout of the site can make for a safer site in terms of the day to day operations. This will ensure that as far as possible risks are
minimised in respect of the following:
Layout of general means of access to ensure wherever possible that pedestrians are separated from vehicle movements.
One way traffic circulatory system where this is practicable.
Location of offices and general welfare facilities including first aid station.
Location of storage and material lay down areas.
Storage and segregation of waste.
Provision of relevant signage and lighting.
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment will need to be provided for all persons on site including contractors and visitors. It shall include as a
minimum:
Safety shoes or boots
Safety helmets
Overalls
High visibility clothing
Additional PPE will be required in respect of specific hazards and adequate provision shall be made based upon the control measures
identified by the risk assessments. It shall include:
Full harnesses for working at height where working platforms cannot be provided
Gloves
Eye protection
Respiratory protective equipment-advice may be required from H&S adviser regarding correct type.
Hearing protection.
arc flash protection for authorised persons in respect of electrical work.
Existing site hazards
The H&S plan shall have identified at an early stage what site hazards may be expected. They shall include identification of any or all of the
following:
possible presence of asbestos or other hazardous materials
contaminated ground or equipment
identification of underground services including gas, water, electricity, telecoms, and sewage.
presence of overhead lines and the need for warnings and notices
information in respect of any structures or equipment that may be in poor condition.
if mobile cranes are to be used on site then information about the ground conditions and the presence of underground cavities etc.
Site establishment checklist
Site documentation
construction phase H&S plan
risk assessments & method statements (documented safe method of working)
incident register
site rules
site inspection checklists
Communication
telephone connection
mobile phones
Radios
site notice board
local emergency contact numbers-fire and ambulance.
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Welfare
supply of drinking water
toilets and washing facilities including soap and towels
changing facilities and storage of clothing
storage of personal protective equipment
first aid and medical facilities
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Site Mobilisation
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Security
site security arrangements including gate control
security cameras-CCTV
site fencing
safety barriers
site lighting
secure storage areas/facilities for equipment and tools
PPE for visitors
vehicle parking area
Signage
traffic flow
speed limits
first aid
fire and emergency requirements including evacuation and assembly area
PPE signage (head, eyes/face, hearing, respiratory, hands, feet)
High visibility clothing
High voltage area
Site safety notice board
Emergency equipment and procedure
fire detection
fire alarm
fire fighting equipment
spill kits
medical emergency equip including electric shock
a site emergency procedure shall be drawn up to include the following:
what to do in the event of an emergency
who to contact and tel number
where to go and assemble
roles of key personnel
The emergency procedure shall be posted in all key areas and shall be briefed to all persons during the site induction.
Waste
facilities for disposal
waste receptacles for special i.e. hazardous waste
suitable facilities/receptacles to be provided to enable recycling of paper, metal etc.
Site Safety Records
construction phase H&S plan in respect of the work packages being undertaken;
risk assessment for the works being undertaken to be supplied by ABB exporting country and also contractors;
method statements or equivalent for activities being undertaken on site;
copies of relevant safety data sheets;
accident and incident register/record;
inspection reports in respect of plant and equipment;
emergency procedures including tel nos of emergency services;
H&S statistics to include man hours worked;
training records in respect of key equipment e.g. cranes, fork lift trucks etc.
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The following minimum site safety records should be retained for the period of the project until final completion and handover has been
completed.
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