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The ConstructionThe Construction(Health, Safety, and Welfare) (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1996Regulations 1996
Mark Mallen
Health And Safety ManagerFenlock Hansen Ltd
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IntroductionIntroduction
The construction (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1996
Modern Simplified Replace Consolidate
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IntroductionIntroduction
Implement EC construction directive
Started in `94 - CDMProvide a framework Goal settingUpdate well-known requirementsLifting operations not included –
LOLER `98
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IntroductionIntroduction
Protect the health, safety, and welfare
Everyone doing construction workOthers who may be affectedGuidance document
– Health and safety in construction
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ContentsContents
Duties under the regulationsThe regulationsExamples
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Duties Under The RegulationsDuties Under The Regulations
Main duty-holders– Employers– The self-employed– Those in control of the works
Employees– Carry out their own work in a safe way
All – Co-operate with others– Report any defects to those in control
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Duties Under The RegulationsDuties Under The Regulations
Health and safety in construction– Practical guidance– How the regulations affect our
industry– Details how to comply– States where to get more guidance
and further information
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Safe Places Of Work - Safe Places Of Work - Regulation 5Regulation 5A general duty
– Ensure a safe place of work – A safe means of access and egress
Applies to all construction work– Below – At– Above ground level
Requires that 'reasonably practicable' steps should be taken
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Safe Places Of Work - Safe Places Of Work - Regulation 5Regulation 5This means
– Action proportionate to risk
For example– Work at height – High risk– Therefore – More effort, resource, and time
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Precautions Against Falls - Precautions Against Falls - Regulations 6 And 7Regulations 6 And 7Prevent falls from height by
physical precautions– If not possible – Provide fall arrest equipment
Ensure there are physical precautions – Prevent falls through fragile
materials
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Precautions Against Falls - Precautions Against Falls - Regulations 6 And 7Regulations 6 And 7Competent person to supervise
– Erection of scaffolding– Installation of access equipment– Use of harnesses – Erection of nets
Ensure there are criteria for the use of ladders and step ladders– Last resort
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Precautions Against Falls - Precautions Against Falls - Regulations 6 And 7Regulations 6 And 7Hierarchy of control - over 2m
Do at ground levelProvide physical safeguards Personnel equipment
– Rope access or boatswain's chairs– Steps or ladders
Fall arrest equipment– Harnesses– Nets
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Falling Objects - Falling Objects - Regulation 8Regulation 8Take steps to prevent materials or
objects from falling If not, take precautions to prevent
people from being struck– Covered walkways
Not to throw down materials– If they could strike someone
Store materials and equipment safely
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Work On Structures - Work On Structures - Regulations 9, 10, and 11Regulations 9, 10, and 11
Prevent accidental collapse of new or existing structures or those under construction
Ensure any dismantling or demolition– Planned and carried out in a safe
manner – Supervised by a competent person
Only fire explosive charges – After steps have been taken to ensure
no one is exposed to risk or injury from the explosion
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Excavations, Cofferdams And Excavations, Cofferdams And Caissons – Regs 12 and 13Caissons – Regs 12 and 13
Prevent collapse of ground in and into excavations
Identify and prevent risk from underground cables and services
Ensure cofferdams and caissons are properly designed, constructed, and maintained
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Prevention Or Avoidance Of Prevention Or Avoidance Of Drowning - Regulation 14Drowning - Regulation 14Take steps to prevent people
falling into water or other liquidEnsure that personnel protective
and rescue equipment is – Immediately available for use – Maintained
Ensure safe transport by water is under the control of a competent person
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Traffic Routes, Vehicles, Doors, Traffic Routes, Vehicles, Doors, and Gates - Regs 15 -17and Gates - Regs 15 -17
Ensure construction sites are organised so – Pedestrians and vehicles can move
safely Ensure routes are suitable and
sufficient – For the people or vehicles using them
Prevent or control the unintended movement of any vehicle
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Traffic Routes, Vehicles, Doors, Traffic Routes, Vehicles, Doors, and Gates - Regs 15 - 17and Gates - Regs 15 - 17
Make arrangements for giving warning of any dangerous movement
Ensure safe operation of vehicles Prohibition of riding or remaining
in unsafe positions
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Traffic Routes, Vehicles, Traffic Routes, Vehicles, Doors, and Gates - Regs 15 -17Doors, and Gates - Regs 15 -17
Ensure doors and gates are provided with safeguards– Trapping risk of powered doors and
gatesGeneral guidance is contained in,
the safe use of vehicles on construction sites
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Prevention and Control Of Prevention and Control Of Emergencies - Regs 18 - 21Emergencies - Regs 18 - 21Prevent risk from fire,
explosion, flooding and asphyxiation
Provide emergency routes and exits
Make arrangement for dealing with emergencies, including procedures for evacuating the site
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Prevention and Control Of Prevention and Control Of Emergencies - Regs 18 - 21Emergencies - Regs 18 - 21
Where necessary– Provide fire-fighting equipment– fire detectors– alarm systems
Regulations aimed at preventionHowever, emergency planning
needed– Emergency routes– Evacuation procedures
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Welfare Facilities - Welfare Facilities - Regulation 22Regulation 22Provide sanitary and washing
facilities Provide an adequate supply of
drinking waterProvide rest facilitiesProvide facilities to change and
store clothingAn important additional duty
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Welfare Facilities - Welfare Facilities - Regulation 22Regulation 22Anybody in control of a site has to
ensure– Reasonable welfare facilities
available– At readily accessible places
This does not necessarily mean– Main contractor– Should check that others have
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Site-wide Issues - Regs 23 - 27Site-wide Issues - Regs 23 - 27
Ensure sufficient fresh or purified air is available at every workplace, – Associated plant is capable of giving
visible or audible warning of failureEnsure a reasonable working
temperature is maintained– Indoor – During working hours
Provide facilities for protection against adverse weather conditions
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Site-wide Issues - Regs 23 - 27Site-wide Issues - Regs 23 - 27
Ensure suitable and sufficient emergency lighting is available– Including secondary lighting – If primal or artificial lighting fails
Keep construction sites – In good order– In a reasonable state of
cleanliness
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Site-wide Issues - Regs 23 - 27Site-wide Issues - Regs 23 - 27
Ensure the perimeter of a construction site is marked by suitable signs
Ensure all plant and equipment – Safe – Of sound construction– Used safely– Maintained in safe condition
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Training, Inspection and Training, Inspection and Reports - Regs 28 - 30Reports - Regs 28 - 30Ensure construction activities
– Where training, technical knowledge or experience is necessary
– To reduce risk of injury Only conducted by competent
people If not
– Supervised by those with appropriate training, knowledge or experience
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Training, Inspection and Training, Inspection and Reports - Regs 28 - 30Reports - Regs 28 - 30Before starting work
– Height– Excavations– Cofferdams or caissons
Ensure the place of work is inspected
And at subsequent specified periods
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Training, Inspection and Training, Inspection and Reports - Regs 28 - 30Reports - Regs 28 - 30By a competent person
– Satisfied work can be done safely– Written reports
Frequency depends on type and place– Over two meters weekly inspections– Work in excavations start of every
shift
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Training, Inspection and Training, Inspection and Reports - Regs 28 - 30Reports - Regs 28 - 30 Inspections help to
– Ensure that safety is monitored – During changing site conditions
Reports are generally required every time an inspection is carried out
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Accident – Glasgow UniversityAccident – Glasgow University Man fell 2.8m Double arm
fracture Sprained wrist How? Why? What? Potential
consequences?
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Site VisitSite Visit
Trained? Supervised? Inspected? Risk
Assessed? Safe Working
Practice?
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Site VisitSite Visit
Safe access and egress?
Inspected? Managed?
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Site VisitSite Visit
Safe Access and Egress?
Emergency escape route?
Inspected?
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Site VisitSite Visit
Adequate protection from falling objects?
Risk Assessment?
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The Construction Regs `96The Construction Regs `96
Thanks for listening– Any questions
Don’t forget– Be Safe!