HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS BEFORE YOU START WORK

1) ILLEGAL DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

 Do not consume any alcohol in the eight hours before shift
 Do not bring alcohol or illegal drugs onto the site.
 Do not report for work under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It
may mean dismissal.
 Do advice your manager, site engineer or supervisor of any
medication taken before or during work.
 Random testing will be carried out to ensure compliance
IF IN ANY DOUBT, ASK OR REFER TO THE DRUGS AND ALCOHOL POLICY
2) ARRIVING ON SITE
 Park your vehicle properly and legally-Do not cause an obstruction.
 Make as little noise as possible.
 When you arrive on site you MUST sign in. In an emergency, we need
to know who’s on site.
 Carry your all your competence certificate/card with you at all times
as it WILL be asked for.
 You must always attend the Pre-start briefing and ensure you
understand the information/briefing and if in doubt ask questions.

AND DON’T FORGET TO SIGN OUT WHEN YOU LEAVE THE

WORKSITE AT ANYTIME
(You could put others in danger if they have to look for you in the event of an emergency)
3) PROTECT YOURSELF
 You must wear a HARD HAT.
 Wear the correct SAFETY BOOTS at all times.
 Wear the correct safety GLASSES/GOGGLES.
 Check if GLOVES are required-and what type.
 Always be aware of what is going on around you.
 Keep yourself and others safe at all times.

4) SAFE TO START?
DON’T START WORK UNTIL YOU:
 Know who the site engineer/supervisor is
 Have signed in, attended and understood the pre-start briefings.
 Know where the fire point is.
 Know where the evacuation point is.
 Have read and understood the safety signs
 Have made sure that you, your work and your equipment are not
interfering with other workgroups
 Know who your first aider is and where the first-aid kit is kept.

ALWAYS CLEAR UP AS YOU GO ALONG

1) KEEP THE SITE TIDY
EQUIPMENT OR SIGNS LEFT LYING AROUND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
ACCIDENTS AND MEAN COSTLY DELAYS
 Don’t block any access, exit routes or fire equipment.
 Don’t leave anything unattended that could be suspicious.
 When you’ve finished, take signs and equipment with you and store
them SAFELY.
2) CHECK THE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
ALL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BROUGHT ON SITE MUST BE FIT FOR
PURPOSE
 Check that electrical equipment has been PAT tested and marked
with the test date.
 Equipment that needs testing or inspection must bear an
UP-TO-DATE ‘checked and approved’ label
 Don’t use equipment that is visibly damaged.
REPORT ANY TOOLS OR EQUIPMENT YOU THINK ARE UNSAFE TO YOUR SITE
SUPERVISOR OR HSE SUPERVISOR/MANAGER
3) YOUR WELFARE
 ALLWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS before and after eating and drinking,
before and after using the toilet and before heading home.
 Don’t take food onto the worksite. Use the site approved eating
area/facilities.
 Consider other users
 Where a canteen or portable loo (mobile toilet) are available, keep it
clean after use.
 All worksites must have a non-smoking policy.

LOOKING AFTER THE ENVIRONMENT

1) ENVIRONMENT
 Work with consideration for site neighbors -KEEP THE NOISE DOWN
and park carefully.
 Don’t pour anything (hazardous substances) down the drain/gutters.
 REPORT spillages, disturbance of protected wildlife and complaints
to your site engineer or supervisor
 DISPOSE OF WASTE CORRECTLY – put it in the containers provided.
 Know where the spill kit is on site and how to use it.
 Don’t disturb protected wildlife- including bats and nesting birds.
 Don’t clear vegetation or cut back trees without instruction to do so
from your site engineer.
 ALWAYS WEAR THE RIGHT PROTECTIVE GEAR ON SITE
THOUSANDS OF WORKERS SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES EVERY YEAR BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT
WEARING THE RIGHT PROTECTIVE GEAR.

1) WORK TO YOUR METHOD STATEMENT AND SUPERVISORS INSTRUCTIONS

 Before you start, be familiar with the safe way to do the job.
 Ensure you understand exactly how the work is carried out.
 Check what protective clothing you need to wear.
2) TOOLS
 Only use tools and equipment you’re trained to use.
 Wear your correct protective clothing-especially hat, gloves,
goggles and safety boots.
 Choose the right tools for the job.
 Be especially careful when working in confined spaces.
 Don’t leave cables/conductors in areas where they could trip
someone up.
 Don’t become careless because you’re in a hurry.
 Don’t leave tools lying around when you’ve finished with them.

ELIMINATE ACCIDENTS WHEREVER POSSIBLE

ENSURE YOU HAVE HAD THE PROPER TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE TO CARRY OUT YOUR
WORK.. EVERYDAY PEOPLE SUFFER SERIOUS INJURIES THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED.

1) IF THERE’S AN ACCIDENT
 Inform your first- aider
 If serious, telephone ambulance/emergency services
 Inform your site supervisor
 Report it. Make sure it is entered in the accident book.
 2) SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS
MOST OF THESE INJURES HAPPEN ON THE WORKSITE.
TO AVOID THEM:
 Wear the right protective gear.
 Make sure there’s enough light.
 Look where you’re going.
 Clear up as you go.
SOME HAPPEN IN PUBLIC WALKWAYS, TO AVOID THEM:

 Keep all public walkways clear.

 Keep your own work area tidy.
 Be aware of cables/conductors and ground level changes.

3) MANUAL HANDLING
 Wear the right protective gear.
 Get help if it’s heavy and you are not comfortable with.
 Bend your legs and keep your back straight.
 Make sure you can see where you’re going with the load.
 Stand on firm ground when lifting.
 Don’t lift it if it could tip up or fall over.
 Use proper lifting equipment where possible.

4) CONTACT/FALL FROM HEIGHT

HEAD INJURIES ARE THE BIGGEST RISK WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHT
& IN A CONFINED SPACE.
 Wear the correct protective gear.
 Look where you’re going.
 Listen for what’s coming.
 Only use tools and equipment you’re trained to use.
 Choose the right tools for the job.
 Don’t get careless because you’re in a hurry
 Don’t leave cables or equipment where they could trip
someone up.
BE AWARE
OF PEOPLE WORKING ABOVE AND AROUND YOU.
YOU MUST REPORT ALL INCIDENTS WHETHER
 ACCIDENTS
 NEAR MISSES
 UNSAFE CONDITIONS
(MAKE YOUR SUPERVISOR AWARE)
IF YOU SEE AN ACCIDENT OR MAJOR INJURY, YOU NEED TO REPORT IT AWAY TO YOUR SITE
ENGINEER/SUPERVISOR. NEXT TIME WE MIGHT NOT BE LUCKY.

WE CAN ONLY LEARN FROM NEAR-MISSES IF WE HEAR ABOUT THE

OTHERWISE WE WILL BE FIXING THE PROBLEMS AFTER SOMEONE HAS
BEEN HURT.
1) REPORT INJURIES
 If you injure yourself you MUST report it, no matter how small the
injury seems.
 It’s a LEGAL REQUIREMENT that we report all injuries.
 Tell your site supervisor and record all details of the injuries.

REPORT AN UNSAFE CONDITION BEFORE IT LEADS TO NEAR-

MISS OR ACCIDENT
2) COMMUNICATE SAFELY
 When communicating safety messages by telephone or by radio,
SPEAK CLEARLY and ensure your message has been understood
 State who you are and your location.
 State clearly the purpose of the call.
 Check that you are speaking to the right person.
 Ask for the message to be repeated back to you to ensure it has
been properly understood.
 When there is a safety critical message, use the phonetic alphabets
to ensure clarity(see back below).
 BIG SIX SAFETY RULES
1) Sign in, listen to and understand the safety briefing.
2) Always wear the right protective gear.
3) Follow the method statement and supervisors instructions.
4) Use the right equipment for the job.
5) Report accidents, incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions.
6) Clear up, remove all equipment and sign off before leave site.

PHONETIC ALPHABETS
A Alpha
B Bravo
C Charlie
D Delta
E Echo
F Foxtrot
G Golf
H Hotel
I India
J Juliet
K Kilo
L Lima
M Mike
N November
O Oscar
P Papa
Q Quebec
R Romeo
S Sierra
T Tango
U Uniform
V Victor
W Whisky
X X-ray
Y Yankee
Z Zulu
 SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

A round sign showing a white picture on a blue background means

that you must follow what is indicted.

A round sign with red edging with a black picture on a white

background and a diagonal line means that you must not do what is
indicated.

A yellow or amber and black triangular sign is warning to you. It is a

cautionary sign. You should be very careful and take proper
precautions.

Signs with white symbols on green-background show to you a type of

positive action needed in an emergency. These are always either
square or rectangular.