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Hansen – Managing Safely 1

The ConstructionThe Construction(Health, Safety, and Welfare) (Health, Safety, and Welfare) Regulations 1996Regulations 1996

Mark Mallen

Health And Safety ManagerFenlock Hansen Ltd


IntroductionIntroduction

The construction (health, safety and welfare) regulations 1996

Modern Simplified Replace Consolidate



Implement EC construction directive

Started in `94 - CDMProvide a framework Goal settingUpdate well-known requirementsLifting operations not included –

LOLER `98



Protect the health, safety, and welfare

Everyone doing construction workOthers who may be affectedGuidance document

– Health and safety in construction


ContentsContents

Duties under the regulationsThe regulationsExamples


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



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



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


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


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


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


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


Accident – Glasgow UniversityAccident – Glasgow University Man fell 2.8m Double arm

fracture Sprained wrist How? Why? What? Potential

consequences?


Site VisitSite Visit

Trained? Supervised? Inspected? Risk

Assessed? Safe Working

Practice?



Safe access and egress?

Inspected? Managed?



Safe Access and Egress?

Emergency escape route?

Inspected?



Adequate protection from falling objects?

Risk Assessment?


The Construction Regs `96The Construction Regs `96

Thanks for listening– Any questions

Don’t forget– Be Safe!

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