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Preventing Falls Down Internal Voids: Manager Worker

This document discusses guidelines for preventing falls into internal voids at construction sites. It provides principles for planning work that minimize risks, such as using permanent mesh guards or fixed scaffolding underneath voids. Edge protection should be robust and securely fixed. Harnesses should only be used as a last resort, and exclusion zones established to keep others safe during short-term work near voids. Workers should inspect safety measures regularly and confirm protections are in place before starting work. Planning ahead is key to anticipating when voids pose risks.

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Preventing Falls Down Internal Voids: Manager Worker

This document discusses guidelines for preventing falls into internal voids at construction sites. It provides principles for planning work that minimize risks, such as using permanent mesh guards or fixed scaffolding underneath voids. Edge protection should be robust and securely fixed. Harnesses should only be used as a last resort, and exclusion zones established to keep others safe during short-term work near voids. Workers should inspect safety measures regularly and confirm protections are in place before starting work. Planning ahead is key to anticipating when voids pose risks.

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Preventing falls down internal voids

Manager Worker
1) Plan the work to minimise the number of edges and 1) Check voids are protected – report defects
opening
2) Always seek authorisation and advice before removing
2) Set standards of robust protection edge protection

3) Recognise the risk if an opening is exposed, even if 3) Take steps to protect yourself and others from falls, even
only for minutes for short duration work

4) Inspect the safety measures regularly to maintain 4) Stay alert to the risk
protection

5) Confirm that safety precautions are in place before


work starts

Planning - Prioritising decisions and managing risks


1) It is often necessary to create internal voids in building under construction and refurbishment work. Planning ahead to
anticipate when these voids will constitute a risk to workers is essential. Here are some key principles:

1) Use mesh guards or covers which are permanently fixed into concrete floors – these provide protection to all workers
throughout the job.
2) Protect voids from underneath – using fixed scaffold
3) Where coverings on the floor are used these must be robust, securely fixed and signed
4) If you carry out short duration works around the void, provide alternative protection, eg scaffold underneath

Only use harnesses and lanyards for work restraint as a last resort – consider others working nearby who may not be
wearing a harness, create an exclusion zone to keep them away.
Record your Site Briefing Here
Who has been briefed

I confirm that I have briefed these people on the Key points of the HSE Step3 guidance note on behaviours that can
prevent accidents

Signed off by

Concerns Raised At The Briefing

Changes implemented or actions planned

SLAM

STOP work if you find yourself in danger - this is your right in Law

Look around you before taking any action, is anybody else at risk

Assess the situation, take a few minutes to think through the actions you should take to put things right

Manage the risks as the job goes on, anticipate and control risk before the problem emerges

Developed by the construction industry's Leadership and Worker Engagement Forum. Hosted by HSE 06/11

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