Small Works Construction Phase Plan

Title Page

Prepared by
Enquiry Number
Policy Holder Name
Date

Project Details

Project Title
Contract Number
Project Description
Start Date
Duration ( In Weeks )
Normal Working Hours are: Monday To Friday 0800-1600
It is intended that the Construction Phase Plan builds upon information supplied within the Pre-Construction Information and should detail the arrangements made for Managing the Project, taking into account specific risks. This document, if completed in sufficient detail, will form the basis of a Construction Phase Plan, which should be developed as the work progresses providing a focus for the management and co-ordination of Health and Safety on site.
Client
Site Address
Principal Designer
Principal Contractor: Pickford Builders Ltd. Unit 18, Chelmsford Road Industrial Estate, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1HD
Health and Safety Aims : Company H&S Objectives/Standards
1. Prevent Accidents and ill health to our Staff, Client, Sub-Contractors, Third Parties and Members of the Public. 2. All works are carried out in accordance with all Relevant Legislation and Codes of Practice. 3. Provide a place of Work that is Safe and without risk to Health, Safety and Welfare to all those involved in the Project and Third Parties. 4. Consult and communicate to all those involved in the Project and listen to given feedback.
Project Specific Objectives/Standards
1. No RIDDOR reportable Accidents or Incidents. 2. Keep possible disturbance to the Client, Local Residents, Businesses and General Public to the absolute minimum.
Other Goals ( Project Specific )
Detail Project Specific Goals

Construction Phase

Examples of Hazards - Mark as Appropriate ( list is not exhaustive )

Working at Height
Falling Objects
Collapse of Excavation
Manual Handling
Fire
Confined Spaces
Asbestos
Noise
Extreme Temperature
Dust
Struck by Traffic
Struck by Plant
Collapse of Structure
COSHH
Fragile Materials
Tools and Equipment
Trip on level
Access/Egress
Contact with Services
Adjacent to Water
Description of Hazard

Asbestos

Is the Asbestos Register present on site ?
If NO, please give details.
Have the Asbestos register findings been communicated to all
If NO, please give details
Asbestos removed ?
If YES, please give details
Has an R&D Survey been carried out ?
If NO, please give details
Have the findings of the R&D survey been communicated to site workers ?
If NO, please give details
If potential ACM's are identified during repairs - Cease work and notify Pickford Builders Ltd. who will arrange for sampling and testing.

Permit To Work

Indicate which Permits will be required and provide detailed arrangements
Confined Space
Provide Detailed Arrangements
Work at Height
Provide Detailed Arrangements
Use Of Hazardous Substances
Provide Detailed Arrangements
Electrical Work
Provide Detailed Arrangements
Hot Works
Provide Detailed Arrangements
Gas Works
Provide Detailed Arrangements
Other
Provide Details

Arrangements Made for the Management of Health & Safety on Site

Arrangements to ensure Co-operation between Project Team Members and Co-ordination.
1. Staff members of Pickford Builders Ltd and any self-employed Sub-Contractors are required to co-operate fully with other parties on site for issues that affect Health & Safety arrangements on this Project. 2. Where the Project requires meetings, these will be held with the Client, PD/Designers and other parties involved with the works to ensure liaison between the parties involved in this Project.
Arrangement for Involving Workers.
Pickford Builders Ltd. recognises that workforce consultation plays a key role in the effective Health & Safety management on site. All Pickford Builders Ltd. staff members and the sub-contractors will be encouraged to make suggestions, report any unsafe situation, near misses and communicate their concerns and ideas regarding Health and Safety to the Site Manager/Supervisor. The company will consider any reasonable request made by the staff member or the sub-contractor regarding Health and Safety matters on site. Any site related issues are discussed with the Site Manager/Supervisor and Contracts Manager at meetings and site staff can approach to identify or flag up any issues relevant to site Health and Safety.
Site Management Personnel and Contact Numbers
Contracts Manager
Contract Manager Phone Number
Site Manager
Site Manager Phone Number
Agent
Agent Phone Number
Site Supervisor
Site Supervisor Phone Number

Arrangements for Site Security / Traffic Management

State Provisions for Site Security / Preventing Unauthorised Access to Site
Access to site to be provided by
Movement of all Construction Traffic, Plant and Equipment
1. All persons driving on or delivering to site are made aware of the need for extreme care when on site. 2. Traffic speeds are to be kept to a minimum. All speed limits to be adhered to. 3. Deliveries are pre-arranged and peak times avoided. 4. When necessary, signs, cones and barriers will be used to segregate pedestrians from traffic and plant on site. 5. Deliveries and visitors will report in the first instance to the Site Manager for site briefing and Induction. 6. A daily record of ALL visitors to and from the site WILL be maintained and ALL persons onto site including staff and contractors MUST sign in and out from the site.
State Further Requirements

Site Welfare Arrangements

Welfare Facilities will be provided in accordance with CDM Regs 2015 as applicable to the Project Size
Use of Client Facilities
Pickford Builders Ltd. provisions
Everyone who works on site must have : 1. Access to adequate toilet and warm water washing facilities. 2. A place for preparing and consuming refreshments. 3. somewhere for storing and drying clothing and personal protective equipment. 4. Access drinking water. 5. Heated rest area.
If Mobile teams work at a number of locations over a few days, these facilities can be provided at a central location accessible within a reasonable distance or time.
HSE Guidance. 1. Portable Chemical Toilets are acceptable ONLY if it is not reasonably practicable to make other adequate provision 2. Number of users on site per portable toilet = 1 toilet for 7 users where weekly emptying is applied. 3. Washing Facilities MUST be positioned next to toilets and MUST include a supply of clean hot and cold or warm water, soap, towels or paper towels, sufficient ventilation and lighting, sinks provided MUST be large enough to wash face, hands and forearms. 4. Rest room MUST be heated, preferably by using PAT tested electric heaters ( avoiding LPG where possible ) 5. Rest facilities should provide shelter from wind and rain. 5. The rest facilities should have adequate numbers of tables, seating with backs, a means for heating water for drinks and for warming up food ( eg. a gas or electrical heating ring or microwave oven ) and be adequately heated. 6. Rest areas are not to be used to store plant, equipment or materials.
Provisions for this site are :
If it has been found that Pickford Builders Ltd. have no option but to provide a chemical toilet, please list the reasons here. ( note : Chemical toilets are as a last resort and site workers must still have access to warm water near by )

First Aid Provisions

Names of First Aiders/ Appointed persons
Location of First Aid Kit
Nearest Hospital with A&E
Map

Fire Proceedures

Fire Prevention
1. Smoking WILL NOT be permitted within site buildings and smokers will be allocated an area to smoke. 2. Any Hot Works will require the need for Task Fire Extinguishers appropriate for the works. A Hot Work Permit System MUST be adopted. 3. The working area WILL be inspected at the end of every working day. 4. Suitable Fire Extinguishers will be placed within the building when combustible materials are present ( water and dry powder extinguishers ) 5. Site Specific Fire Risk Assessments will be carried out. 6. The Fire Plan to be documented, showing ALL locations of Firefighting Equipment and Call Points on site.
Add Other Prevention Methods
Action to be taken in the Event of a Fire. 1. On discovering a Fire shout FIRE-FIRE-FIRE or raise the alarm with any means provided. ( Horn, Manual Bells, Alarm Call Point ) 2. If the fire is small and it is possible to tackle, use available extinguishers to fight the fire. DO NOT put yourself in any danger. 3. Call the Fire Brigade, giving the correct address as stated on the fire plan. 4. Evacuate the building to the fire assembly points and conduct a head count to account for ALL operatives.
Add Other Prevention Measures
In The Event of an Accident, from your Risk Assessment, note any emergency procedures to be taken in the event ( such as a rescue from height if wearing a harness )
Nearest Hospital Address and Telephone Number

Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE )

The Provision of PPE will be Risk Assessed and supplied in accordance with the Assessment. COSHH Assessments will be available and PPE provided as necessary. PPE is the last form of protection and is provided where all other control measures have been considered. Where supplied, it must be used for the intention it has been supplied for. Damaged PPE must be reported and replaced. Examples of Required PPE may include but are not limited to, Hard Hat, Gloves, Safety Glasses, Face Shield, Safety Boots, Hi-Viz Vest, Ear Defenders, FFP3 RPE, FFP2 RPE, Coveralls, Overalls
PPE Required as per Risk Assessment
Safety Information.
All Statutory Safety Signs and Notices will be displayed in :
Working At Height Site Requirements.
1. Ladders. You should ONLY use ladders in situations where they can be used safely, eg. where the ladder will be level and stable and where it is reasonably practicable to do, so the ladder can be secured. 2. Trestles are NOT to used for Working at Height unless a suitable handrail is fitted. 3. Scaffold Structures MUST have a Hand Over Certificate and Compliance Sheet/Scaffold Design present on site. 4. Scaffold Structures MUST be inspected every 7 days, this must be documented using the correct form and kept within the site file. 5. Mobile Tower Scaffolds MUST be built by competent PASMA Trained Operatives only, following the correct build method. 6. Mobile Tower Scaffolds MUST be inspected every 7 days by Competent, Trained Operatives, these are to be documented using the correct form and kept within the site file. 7. Scaff Tags. These are to be attached to the scaffold structures with the previous inspection date clearly written. 8. All Working at Height Structures MUST have a suitable hand rail fitted at all times with a maximum height of 905mm, the gap between top rail and intermediate rail should not exceed 470mm. 9. All Working at Height structures MUST be fitted with a toe board of a minimum of 100mm height. 10. MEWPS MUST only be used by Operatives that are competent and trained in the correct machine type, a harness MUST be worn at all times by those working within the Man Basket. Operatives MUST be trained in the Inspection and Use of Harnesses and Lanyards. 11. All working platforms are not to be used in adverse weather conditions, inspections must be carried out and documented post any adverse weather event. 12. All mobile access equipment, including step ladder and ladders, are to be inspected before any use. Any damage or defects found MUST be reported to their line manager and the equipment MUST not be used.

Schedule of Risk Assessments/Method Statements/COSHH Risk Assessments

RISK ASSESSMENTS
Asbestos
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision number
Brick and Block Paving
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Working with Concrete
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Confined Space Working
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Demolition Works
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Driving at Work
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Dust, Noise, Vibration
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
False work, Form work
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Fire
Remarks/Revision Number
First Aid ( All Claims )
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
General (all claims )
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Groundworks
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Hot Works
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Internal Works ( all claims )
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Lifting Operations
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Painting
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Plumbing & Gas Works
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Roofing Works
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Site Movements
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Steelwork
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Tower Scaffolds and Working on Scaffolding
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Use of Tools and Equipment
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Waste Management
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Wood Working
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Working at Height
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Working near Telephone Antenna Equipment
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Working Under or Near Overhead Power Lines
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Working With Stone
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Young and Inexperienced Workers
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Risk Assessment required
Date Required
Date Prepared
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Date Risk Assessments Prepared
Date Risk Assessments Required

Method Statements

Asbestos Sampling
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Bricklaying
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Concreting
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Dealing with Suspected Asbestos
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Disc Cutter
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Door Adjustment
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Excavation
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Flat Roof Working
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
General Carpentry and Joinery
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
General Demolition
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Gin Wheel
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Hot Works
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Installing Ceiling Boards
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Install Window Boards
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Installation of External Doors
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Installing Roof Timbers and Trusses
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Lifting Operation
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Manual Handling ( All Claims )
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Painting, Commercial Brush and Roller
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Plastering
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Refurbishment of Casement Windows
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Refurbishment of Sash Windows
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Removal of Plasterboard
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Removing ( hacking off ) Tiles
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Render Repairs on Brickwork
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Render Repairs on Lathe
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Safe Erection & Use of mobile Scaffold Towers
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Safe Working on a Scaffold
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Skimming
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Steel Erection
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Use of Hand Tools
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Use of Laser Level
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Use of Lead Paint
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Use of Steps, Ladders and Hop Ups
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Use of Telehandler
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Welding and Flame Cutting on Site
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Working Near Telephone Antenna Equipment
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Working Under or Near Overhead Power Lines
Authorised By
Remarks/Revision Number
Additional Method Statement
Date Required
Date Prepared
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number
Date Method Statement Prepared
Date Method Statement Required

COSHH Risk Assessments Title

COSHH Assessment Required for
Date Required
Date Prepared
Authorised by
Remarks/Revision Number

Site Plan

Site Plan

Site Rules

The Following Rules are Applicable to ALL Contracts. THE SITE MANAGER IS TO ADD ANY ADDITIONAL RULES WHICH THEY MAY CONSIDER APPRPRIATE.
1. Safety Helmets, High Visibility Vests and Safety Footwear are MANDATORY on this site, unless stated otherwise in the Risk Assessment. The correct Personal Protective Equipment MUST be worn on site at all times in line with the Risk Assessments and task being carried out. 2. Risk Assessments and Method Statements for all works including from Sub-Contractors to be in place before work commences. 3. Smoking is NOT allowed inside buildings and a designated smoking area will be allocated. 4. Operators of Plant and Equipment must be trained in the use of the equipment they are using and have relevant cards and certificates available for inspection. These qualifications are to be produced at induction to the Site Management and on request. 5. All access and emergency routes MUST be kept free from obstructions at ALL TIMES. 6. It is Strictly Forbidden to ride on Plant as a passenger ( eg. Dump Trucks / JCB ) 7. Machine keys are removed when not being operated to avoid theft or misuse on site. 8. The consumption or possession of alcohol on the site is Strictly Prohibited. No person is to work on this site having consumed Alcohol. 9. The possession or taking of Drugs on this site other than than for Authorised Medical Purposes is Strictly Prohibited. The taking of drugs for medical purposes is to be notified to the Site Manager. 10. All site employees are to be made aware of the Emergency, First Aid arrangements and Escape Routes on the site and the Site Assembly Point. This will be made clear at induction on site. IF IN ANY DOUBT, THEY ARE TO ASK THEIR SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER. 11. All site employees must co-operate in keeping the site tidy and clear away debris and rubbish at the end of each work shift. This includes the site welfare facilities. 12. No Site employee is to interfere, damage or abuse any safety sign or item provided in the interests of site safety. 13. All Employees will attend a site-specific induction and are required to confirm that they understand the requirements of Method Statements/Risk Assessments associated with their Tasks, before work commences on site. Employees are instructed NOT to deviate from documented RAMS, should these need amending, works are to stop, re-assessed and then works are able to then proceed. 14. No one is to remove or interfere with any scaffold structure/work platform unless they are trained to do so. 15. Scaffolding structures are to have a hand over certificate and compliance sheet, issued by the Scaffolding Contractor, these are to kept in the site file. 16. All Access structures, including scaffolding and mobile access towers are to have 7 day inspections carried out and documented either by the scaffolding contractor or a trained site manager. Inspection documents are to be kept on site. Inspection dates are to be written on Scaff Tags attached to structure. 17. Site employees are to report any defects to plant or equipment to their manager immediately. Defective equipment is NOT to be used and must be segregated. 18. No Radios, personal stereos etc to used on site. 19. Site Speed limit of 5mph to be observed at all times. 20. Site employees to be made fully aware of the vicinity of overhead electric power lines and/or any other existing Utilities that may cause harm or risk. 21. Where English is not the first language, Site Management must make suitable arrangements. 22. The use of Mobile Phones on site is limited to Emergency purposes only. 23. Parking arrangements to be communicated to all staff and visitors during induction. 24. Permit to work systems to be used where stated on the Risk Assessments. ie. permit to dig, hot works, confined spaces etc. these must be documented using the appropriate forms. 25. Site specific hazards and risks to be communicated regularly and at site induction and throughout the project with all involved. these hazard meetings must be documented as evidence.
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