Issue: June 2005 Section B – Construction Guidelines Page B.2
Typical Construction Considerations
First Aid and Emergency Procedures
Provision of a suitably equipped first aid box, with a proficient approved First Aider.
Awareness of clients fire alarm and evacuation routes and procedures.
Risk Assessments
In preparing these associated risks can be highlighted, and the necessary steps taken to reduce
the risks to acceptable levels. The risk assessments should consider all tasks necessary to
complete the build, the equipment being used, and any hazardous substances being handled, ie.
chemicals, paints, fuels etc.
Personal Protective Equipment
This could include, but not limited to:
Hard hat. Safety boots or shoes.
Riggers gloves. High visibility vest.
Safety goggles. Safety harness.
Work wear. Ear defenders.
Site Access and Handling Equipment
This could include, but not limited to:
Hand pallet truck (HPT). Trolleys
Fork lift truck(s) (FLT). Surveying equipment
Power tools. Access towers
Hand tools. Scissor Lifts
Site Survey
A full survey should be undertaken prior to the supply of material to site, with the intention of
producing a detailed installation layout. This will include, but not limited to:
Full plan layout, noting doorways, building columns, existing traffic routes etc.
The type of floor, ie. concrete etc. its apparent level, and any joint locations.
Headroom
Any obstructions such as manhole covers, overhead pipe work, power points etc.
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