Campaign launched 1 February 2016
Overhead Hazards
This Campaign, Number 4, is next in the series looking at our top fatal risks. It is to be run between February and April 2016 and cover Work at heights, Lifting operations and Overhead protection.
The delivery hub health and safety action group is continuing the drive to focus on the elimination or control of the fatal risks that our people are exposed to.
This Campaign, Number 4, is next in the series looking at our top fatal risks. It is to be run between February and April 2016 and cover Work at heights, Lifting operations and Overhead protection.
The delivery hub health and safety action group is continuing the drive to focus on the elimination or control of the fatal risks that our people are exposed to.
Month Three, April 2016 - Overhead Protection
The latest campaign, No. 4, looking at our top fatal risks, running between February and April 2016, and championed by Morgan Sindall, is to cover Work at heights, Lifting operations and Overhead protection.
For month Three (April 2016) – Resource information, available on this site, is aimed at raising awareness on the purpose, benefits and use of “Overhead protection” in a highway working environment, by use of the following reminder, key learning and work example documents:
Raising The Bar
Text extract from Raising the bar 7 “Overhead structure and services protection” (Revised, May 15), covering objective and background reads as follows:
Objective
,Raising The Bar 7 (link) – Overhead Structures and Services protection
Case study “Electrical discharge (DO) on a Smart Motorway scheme in 2013” –
The latest campaign, No. 4, looking at our top fatal risks, running between February and April 2016, and championed by Morgan Sindall, is to cover Work at heights, Lifting operations and Overhead protection.
For month Three (April 2016) – Resource information, available on this site, is aimed at raising awareness on the purpose, benefits and use of “Overhead protection” in a highway working environment, by use of the following reminder, key learning and work example documents:
- Reminder - In content and use of the document Raising the bar 7 “Overhead structure and services protection” (Revised, May 15)
- Key learning - Following an Electrical Discharge that occurred on a Smart Motorway scheme in 2013
- Work example - Use of an “electronic perimeter warning system” along a B road ahead of a low height motorway under-bridge, providing an audible and visual warning to personnel working at the structure
- Key learning - Following injury to the operator of a wheeled excavator, after the hydraulic arm that was in a raised position, whilst the excavator travelled along the central reserve works, struck the soffit of an existing motorway over-bridge.
- This incident/injury led to the introduction in October 2009 of “blue coloured road cones with white sleeves” adjacent to and beneath overhead structures to provide a visual warning of the hazard above
- Use of blue coloured road cones was quickly adopted by other highways projects, and their use (2 types) became mandatory on all highways projects, in accordance with Raising the bar 7, following issue of the document in November 2012
Raising The Bar
Text extract from Raising the bar 7 “Overhead structure and services protection” (Revised, May 15), covering objective and background reads as follows:
Objective
- To standardise measures for the protection of overhead structures and services whilst working on Highways England’s projects.
- There are many variations to protecting overhead structures and services from impact during construction activities.
- The purpose for this best practice standard is to ensure the hazards of overhead structures, overhead services and other temporary and permanent fixed overhead items, the latter hereafter referred to as other fixed overhead hazards, are considered and a consistency is met in mitigating the associated risks on all Highways England projects.
- There have been a number of incidents where overhead structures, overhead services and other fixed overhead hazards have been hit; it is considered that a standardised approach to overhead hazard identification and risk reduction will help to reduce such events.
- There is little guidance on the protection of overhead structures and other fixed overhead hazards; however, the protection of overhead services is subject to many requirements, most notably contained within the Health and Safety Executive publication GS6.
- Whilst this best practice standard is intended to raise the bar in terms of overhead structures, services and other fixed hazard protection, it should not replace any existing legal and / or industry required practises.
- In addition, protection should be compatible for use with temporary traffic management schemes in place.
,Raising The Bar 7 (link) – Overhead Structures and Services protection
Case study “Electrical discharge (DO) on a Smart Motorway scheme in 2013” –
Just 3 seconds later !
Summary details and key learning following an Electrical Discharge (Dangerous Occurrence) that occurred on a Smart Motorway scheme on Thu 03 Oct 2013 are included in the PowerPoint Presentation
| bmjv_-_key_learning_electr_discharge_[oct_13]v2.pptx |
| m1_electrical_discharge.wmv |
Electronic perimeter management system (Intellicone Safelane)
Website link: BAM Morgan Sindall Safeguard Workforce Against Over-height Vehicles
- This is an electronic perimeter management system that helps deter incursions by errant vehicles into work zones, to remove/reduce/control hazards and prevent such events.
- The system integrates seamlessly with existing practises and takes just seconds to install. All equipment is tracked enabling automated deployment and alarm reporting.
- The easy to use platform consists of Portable Site alarms, contact based & contactless sensors which enables the rapid deployment of an electronic perimeter around a worksite.
- < > (motion & impact) sensor technology has been integrated into Static & Sequential Cone lamps. < > beam sensors are available from a range of 3.5 metres up to 50 metres. Portable Alarms have unlimited range and be used on any type of site regardless of geography & complexity.
- This technology is also used to remotely monitor perimeters such as for example a taper. This enables real time response in case of a breach and/or strike.
Exclusion zones
- Technology can be used to create exclusion zones within a worksite, alerting the workforce & supervisors of entry by unauthorised personnel or errant vehicles.
- This can be achieved by rapidly installing highly portable contact or contactless sensors combined with Portable Site Alarm technology.
Works Egress & Over-height (link)
- This technology seamlessly integrates with Portable Variable Message signs, enabling use of dynamic works egress signage (triggered following detection of works vehicle about to enter) & over-height warnings on bridge work activities.
- In addition, on longer duration closures they can enhance public information and to provide incident triggered alerts as an additional deterrent to errant vehicles.
Website link: BAM Morgan Sindall Safeguard Workforce Against Over-height Vehicles
MVM Safety Alert No 7, Excavator incident
Please note: It should be stressed that changes introduced were the result of lengthy investigation, debate, research, and management time, involving H&S, TM and construction teams at site. Further amendments, including additions and deletions, were also made following active monitoring and review of changes, that resulted in the final outcome (as per the PowerPoint Presentation)
- Key learning: The PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) attached was produced to show controls in place before and after the incident of 22 Sep 2009, with key learning including the introduction of blue coloured road cones with a white sleeve (c/w caution low structure text) as a visual message / reminder of the fixed hazard above.
Please note: It should be stressed that changes introduced were the result of lengthy investigation, debate, research, and management time, involving H&S, TM and construction teams at site. Further amendments, including additions and deletions, were also made following active monitoring and review of changes, that resulted in the final outcome (as per the PowerPoint Presentation)
| mvm_saf_alert_7_-_key_learning_blue_cones_introduced_[oct_09].pptx |
HSE Guidance
GS6 - Avoidance Of Danger From Overhead Electric Power Lines
GS6 - Avoidance Of Danger From Overhead Electric Power Lines
| gs6_-_avoidance_of_danger_from_ohe_power_lines.pdf |
Toolbox Talks
| tbt_9_11_-_overhead_services.pdf |
Alerts
| msm_safety_alert_-_gs6_zones_[nov_15].pdf |
| mvm_saf_alert_7_-_excavator_incident_[oct_09].docx |
Video
Update May 2018 - Video of dump truck raised butt contacting overhead cable.
Update May 2018 - Video of dump truck raised butt contacting overhead cable.
| dumper_cable_strike.mp4 |
Month Two, March 2016 – Lifting operations
The latest campaign is Lifting operations (not craneage), which has been developed by our delivery partners in support of the HE ‘raising the bar’ guidance and also includes videos and examples of industry training and good practice which can be used to highlight the significance of this issue as well as suggesting potential ways to reduce the risk to road workers. All resources will be made available to access from this page.
Latest statistics released by HSE states that there were 35 fatal injuries to workers in the Construction sector in 2014/15, around 20% lower than the five year average for 2010/11-2014/15 (43). This brings the total number of fatal injuries to workers in the sector over the last five years to 217.
In the period 2014-15, of 65,000 self-reported non-fatal workplace injuries reported under RIDDOR, 23% involved “Lifting and handling” and 11% were attributed to “Struck by object”.
In respect of Employer reported non-fatal injuries” to employees in the construction industry by injury kind, then for;
- Specified injuries > 8% were attributed to “Lifting/handling” and 13% to “Struck by object”
- Over 7-day injuries > 30% were attributed to “Lifting/handling” and 11% to “Struck by object”
Workplace risks and measures in place for managing risks
A 2014 survey, commissioned by the European Union Occupational Safety and Health Agency (in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive), explored how health and safety risks are managed at the workplace. Full details of the UK results can be found at ;www.hse.gov.uk/statistics/oshman.htm
For 16 recognised workplace risks, the survey asked “Which of the following risk factors are present in your establishment?” Results show that within the Construction sector:
- Physical risks were much more widely reported being present in construction workplaces than psychosocial risks. This is consistent with the lower than average levels of stress, depression or anxiety seen in the sector.
- The most common reported workplace risk was ‘machines or tools’. Interestingly, only around 5% of employer reported fatal and non-fatal injury were due to contact with machinery. Similarly, ‘vehicles’ is one of the top-3 self-reported risks. Struck by moving vehicle accounts for around 10% of fatal injuries and 2% of reported non-fatal injury.
- Lifting and moving is the second most common physical risk factor, present in around three-quarters of Construction workplaces. Lifting/handling is a significant cause of non-fatal injury.
- Increased risk of slips, trips and falls is reported by around two-thirds of workplaces. This is the most common cause of both fatal (falls from a height) and non-fatal injury (slips, trips and falls on the same level).
For construction works involving lifting operations:
“What you should do”
If your business or organisation undertakes lifting operations or is involved in providing lifting equipment for others to use, you must manage and control the risks to avoid any injury or damage.
Where you undertake lifting operations involving lifting equipment you must:
- Plan them properly
- Use people who are sufficiently competent
- Supervise them appropriately to ensure that they are carried out in a safe manner
Planning, organising and carrying out lifting operations
All lifting operations involving lifting equipment must be:
- Properly planned by a competent person
- Appropriately supervised, and
- Carried out in a safe manner
In planning any lifting operation, the identification and assessment[25] of risk is “Key” to identifying the most appropriate equipment and method for the job. Lifting operations range from:
- The very simple and commonplace, where minimal on-the-job planning by trained, competent people may be all that is needed to manage risk; to
- Very complex operations, which require sophisticated and detailed planning / records, with very high levels of expert input, monitoring and supervision - undertaken by specially trained personnel
- The complexity of the plan and the extent of the resources used to manage risk must reflect the complexity and difficulty of the lifting operation.
- Further details can be in the guidance documents referenced below, including attachments (2a -2e, 3a-3c, and 4a-b) and appendices (D01 to D04)
Raising the bar
- Please refer to HE H&S campaign 4a (Jan-16) for a listing and PDF copies of “Raising the bar” documents that refer to lifting operations. In addition, a new “Raising the bar” document to cover “Lifting operations” is to be developed.
The following information, including attachments (and appendices) are provided to raise awareness in identification of hazards/risks associated with lifting operations, and measures that are available to promote and encourage good practice and ultimately prevent injuries and incidents etc, recognising that prevention remains better than the cure:
Listing appendices to follow;
POSTERS
| 1a_-_he_poster_lifting_operations.pdf |
| 1b_-_ipaf_category_poster.pdf |
| 1c_-_ipaf_spiders_poster.pdf |
| 1d_-_ipaf_spreaders_poster.pdf |
CPA / SFPSG guidance
| 2a_-_safe_use_of_lorry_loaders.pdf |
| 2b_-_guidance_for_mewps.pdf |
| 2c_-_lifting_operations_using_excavators.pdf |
| 2d_-_guidance_on_safe_use_of_telehandlers.pdf |
| 2e_-_lifting_loads_using_fabric_bags.pdf |
Other Guidance
| 3a_-_hr_t_d_slinger_signaller_study_guide.pdf |
| 3b_-_ng_telehandler_guidance_booklet_[2013].pdf |
| 3c_-_warning_of_dangers_of_lifting_of_persons_using_hydraulic_excavators_[mar_2009].pdf |
HSE Guidance
| 4a_-_hse_lifting_equipment_at_work_[indg_290].pdf |
| 4b_-_hse_working_platform_flts_[pm28]_dec_05.pdf |
Videos
Crane Falls Compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye7jSAcYNeo
Excavator used for lifting operations incident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fxi-xkX9X8
Sky Siren MEWP Anti Entrapment Device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeaUS7BIjpM
Alerts & Bulletins
Crane Falls Compilation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye7jSAcYNeo
Excavator used for lifting operations incident
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fxi-xkX9X8
Sky Siren MEWP Anti Entrapment Device
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeaUS7BIjpM
Alerts & Bulletins
| a01_-_bmjv_hiab_veh_contact_injury_[jun_15].pdf |
| a02_-_bbmm_mewp_incident_[aug_15]_he154.pdf |
| a03_-_carillion_mewp_failure_[nov_15].pdf |
| a04_-_crossrail_mewp_crush_injury_[jul_15].pdf |
| a06_-_bal_beatty_fatality_lifting_ops_[2013].pdf |
| a07_-_crossrail_crush_injury_caused_by_dropped_load_[dec_14].pdf |
| a08_-_net_rail_crush_injury_to_slinger_signaller_[oct_14].pdf |
| a09_-_bbce_overturned_telehandler_[dec_10].pdf |
| a10_-_bbce__vinci__-_lifting_of_skips_by_telehandler_[mar_11].pdf |
| a11_-_bam_green_lifting_strops_wi_vossloh_sp_[jul_14].pdf |
| a12_-_hydrock_group_fork_extensions_[sep_15].pdf |
Documentation
| d01_-_ms_guid_safe_use_of_cranes_and_lifting_operations.doc |
| d02_-_ms_std_lifting_operations.pdf |
| d03_-_ms_std_lifting_operations__excavators_telehandlers_lorry_loaders_.pdf |
| d04_-_ms_std_safe_planning_and_operation_for_mewp.doc |
Toolbox Talks
| tbt_5_01_-_concrete_skips_lifted_by_crane.pdf |
| tbt_5_02_-_fork_lift_truck_operators__including_telehandler_.pdf |
| tbt_5_03_-_lifting_accessories.pdf |
| tbt_5_04_-_lifting_equipment.pdf |
| tbt_5_07_-_slingers_signallers.pdf |
Month One, February 2016 – Work at Height
The current series of campaigns is focussing on Work at heights, with Lifting operations (not craneage) and Overhead protection to be covered in March and April 2016 respectively. This campaign has been developed by our delivery partners in support of our ‘raising the bar’ guidance and also includes videos and examples of industry training and good practice which can be used to highlight the significance of this issue as well as suggesting potential ways to reduce the risk to road workers. All resources will be made available to access from this page.
Latest statistics released by HSE states that there were 35 fatal injuries to workers in the Construction sector in 2014/15, around 20% lower than the five year average for 2010/11-2014/15 (43). This brings the total number of fatal injuries to workers in the sector over the last five years to 217. However almost half of the fatal injury cases were caused by fall from heights (97)
In the period 2014-15 over half of all reported ‘specified’ injuries (1,833) in the Construction sector are due to either falls from a height (33%)or slip, trip or fall on the same level (27%).
A third of “Over 7 Day” injuries report were also due to work at height (11%) and slip, trip or fall on the same level
Working at heights remains a high risk activity, with falling from above ground level including “low level” working & ground level openings i.e. shafts & manholes etc being a major cause of specified injuries and fatal accidents. Raising safety awareness amongst the workforce and giving toolbox talks should be reinforced with suitable safety systems, adequate training and innovative equipment. Projects must provide equipment and tools, as well as risk information and safety processes to follow, to prevent falls occurring on site. Safety should always remain a top priority on site.
The following information and attachments (appendices) are provided to raise awareness in identification of hazards/risks associated with work at heights, and measures that are available to promote and encourage good practice and ultimately prevent injuries and incidents etc, recognising that prevention remains better than the cure:
Shattered lives (HSE poster campaign) - Construction
Simple mistakes shatter lives
Slips, trips and falls from height can all have serious consequences. Everyone can do more to ensure that their workplace becomes a safer environment.
The effects of slips, trips and falls at work are far reaching, both for those involved, their families and the industries they work in.
The cost to society alone is in the order of £800 million per year.
The HSE Shattered Lives Campaign website is here to help raise awareness, provide guidance and encourage employers and employees to take action to help reduce the risk of a slip, trip or fall at work.
Step One: Incidents & Causes
Falls from height remain one of the most common causes of fatality and major injury for those working in the construction sector.
Step Two: Avoiding Accidents
Prevent falls from scaffolding
Ensure that scaffold platforms have suitable edge protection in the form of double guardrails and toe boards at every edge to prevent people and materials falling.
Where loading bays are erected ensure they’re fitted with gates, which should be kept closed when loading is not taking place to prevent falls.
Gaps or damage to scaffolding
Working platforms should be fully boarded, with no gaps through which a person could fall and a competent person should regularly inspect the scaffold.
Lapping of scaffold boards should be avoided to prevent people tripping and falling over the uneven surface.
Effective barriers or warning notices should be in place to stop people using incomplete scaffolding, and remember if you notice something out of place or damaged report it immediately.
The current series of campaigns is focussing on Work at heights, with Lifting operations (not craneage) and Overhead protection to be covered in March and April 2016 respectively. This campaign has been developed by our delivery partners in support of our ‘raising the bar’ guidance and also includes videos and examples of industry training and good practice which can be used to highlight the significance of this issue as well as suggesting potential ways to reduce the risk to road workers. All resources will be made available to access from this page.
Latest statistics released by HSE states that there were 35 fatal injuries to workers in the Construction sector in 2014/15, around 20% lower than the five year average for 2010/11-2014/15 (43). This brings the total number of fatal injuries to workers in the sector over the last five years to 217. However almost half of the fatal injury cases were caused by fall from heights (97)
In the period 2014-15 over half of all reported ‘specified’ injuries (1,833) in the Construction sector are due to either falls from a height (33%)or slip, trip or fall on the same level (27%).
A third of “Over 7 Day” injuries report were also due to work at height (11%) and slip, trip or fall on the same level
Working at heights remains a high risk activity, with falling from above ground level including “low level” working & ground level openings i.e. shafts & manholes etc being a major cause of specified injuries and fatal accidents. Raising safety awareness amongst the workforce and giving toolbox talks should be reinforced with suitable safety systems, adequate training and innovative equipment. Projects must provide equipment and tools, as well as risk information and safety processes to follow, to prevent falls occurring on site. Safety should always remain a top priority on site.
The following information and attachments (appendices) are provided to raise awareness in identification of hazards/risks associated with work at heights, and measures that are available to promote and encourage good practice and ultimately prevent injuries and incidents etc, recognising that prevention remains better than the cure:
Shattered lives (HSE poster campaign) - Construction
Simple mistakes shatter lives
Slips, trips and falls from height can all have serious consequences. Everyone can do more to ensure that their workplace becomes a safer environment.
The effects of slips, trips and falls at work are far reaching, both for those involved, their families and the industries they work in.
The cost to society alone is in the order of £800 million per year.
The HSE Shattered Lives Campaign website is here to help raise awareness, provide guidance and encourage employers and employees to take action to help reduce the risk of a slip, trip or fall at work.
Step One: Incidents & Causes
Falls from height remain one of the most common causes of fatality and major injury for those working in the construction sector.
Step Two: Avoiding Accidents
Prevent falls from scaffolding
Ensure that scaffold platforms have suitable edge protection in the form of double guardrails and toe boards at every edge to prevent people and materials falling.
Where loading bays are erected ensure they’re fitted with gates, which should be kept closed when loading is not taking place to prevent falls.
Gaps or damage to scaffolding
Working platforms should be fully boarded, with no gaps through which a person could fall and a competent person should regularly inspect the scaffold.
Lapping of scaffold boards should be avoided to prevent people tripping and falling over the uneven surface.
Effective barriers or warning notices should be in place to stop people using incomplete scaffolding, and remember if you notice something out of place or damaged report it immediately.
| 1_-_sg4_15_preventing_falls_in_scaffolding_operations.pdf |
Keeping your site in good order
Keep work areas as tidy as possible whilst work is going on.
Ensure there are separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes on site and that these are level, stoned up if muddy, and gritted when icy.
Plan deliveries to minimise the amount of materials on site and ensure there are designated storage areas, which are kept tidy.
Have site arrangements in place for the removal of waste.
Report good order problems to site management.
Poor weather conditions
In icy, windy or wet conditions ensure work at height is not carried out if it will jeopardize the health and safety of workers.
Access equipment should only be used when the weather permits.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions for specific advice. Saturated or uneven surfaces can compromise stability of access equipment. Check that the surface can bear the load placed on it.
Falling from roofs (including welfare and office facilities)
Make sure there is always a safe route onto the roof using: e.g. a general access scaffold with secured ladder or stair tower.
Ensure there is edge protection to all elevations to prevent people or materials falling.
Avoid tiling work in wet or icy weather.
Keep work areas as tidy as possible whilst work is going on.
Ensure there are separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes on site and that these are level, stoned up if muddy, and gritted when icy.
Plan deliveries to minimise the amount of materials on site and ensure there are designated storage areas, which are kept tidy.
Have site arrangements in place for the removal of waste.
Report good order problems to site management.
Poor weather conditions
In icy, windy or wet conditions ensure work at height is not carried out if it will jeopardize the health and safety of workers.
Access equipment should only be used when the weather permits.
Check the manufacturer’s instructions for specific advice. Saturated or uneven surfaces can compromise stability of access equipment. Check that the surface can bear the load placed on it.
Falling from roofs (including welfare and office facilities)
Make sure there is always a safe route onto the roof using: e.g. a general access scaffold with secured ladder or stair tower.
Ensure there is edge protection to all elevations to prevent people or materials falling.
Avoid tiling work in wet or icy weather.
Shattered Lives posters to download;
| 2a_-_shattered_lives_poster_building.pdf |
| 2b_-_shattered_lives_poster_catering.pdf |
| 2c_-_shattered_lives_poster_constr_inside.pdf |
| 2d_-_shattered_lives_poster_constr_outside.pdf |
| 2e_-_shattered_lives_poster_food_manu.pdf |
| 2f_-_shattered_lives_poster_food_retail.pdf |
Falling from a MEWP
Properly plan the work before you start, ensure you have the correct MEWP (mobile elevating work platform) for the job and the operator is fully trained.
The MEWP should have an emergency stop at ground level and the work platform should have suitable barriers e.g. guard rails and toe boards.
Wearing personal fall protection e.g. harnesses and short work-restraint lanyards should be considered when using a boom-type MEWP
Properly plan the work before you start, ensure you have the correct MEWP (mobile elevating work platform) for the job and the operator is fully trained.
The MEWP should have an emergency stop at ground level and the work platform should have suitable barriers e.g. guard rails and toe boards.
Wearing personal fall protection e.g. harnesses and short work-restraint lanyards should be considered when using a boom-type MEWP
| 3_-_ms_std_safe_planning_and_operation_for_mewps.pdf |
| 4_-_ms_std_work_at_height.pdf |
| 5_-_ms_frm_mewp_acceptance_check_sheet.pdf |
| tbt_2_07_-_safety_harnesses.pdf |
Raising the bar
The Raising the bar safety initiative and subsequent guidance documents aim to:
Raising the bar documents that refer to work at heights include as follows, with PDF copies attached for info / additional reference. In addition, a new “Raising the bar” document to cover “Lifting operations” is to be developed.
Raising the bar 1 – Plant and equipment
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-projects-plant-and-equipment
Raising the bar 13 – Excavations protection, access and egress
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-excavations-protection
Raising the bar 14 – Slip, trip, falls;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-slips-trips-and-falls
Raising the bar 16 – Working at height
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-working-at-height
Raising the bar 25 – Loading and unloading vehicles
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-loading-and-unloading-vehicles
The Raising the bar safety initiative and subsequent guidance documents aim to:
- Improve the quality of health and safety tasks
- Identify and adopt best practice
- Raise standards
- Improve supply chain engagement
Raising the bar documents that refer to work at heights include as follows, with PDF copies attached for info / additional reference. In addition, a new “Raising the bar” document to cover “Lifting operations” is to be developed.
Raising the bar 1 – Plant and equipment
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-projects-plant-and-equipment
Raising the bar 13 – Excavations protection, access and egress
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-excavations-protection
Raising the bar 14 – Slip, trip, falls;
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-slips-trips-and-falls
Raising the bar 16 – Working at height
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-working-at-height
Raising the bar 25 – Loading and unloading vehicles
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-and-safety-for-major-road-schemes-loading-and-unloading-vehicles
Working at height video (Rail biased, but the principles of working at height remain);
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhe3p341Rz4
Video – Victim of a fall from height
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubjeGQXi2Y&feature=youtu.be
Video link – Jason Anker, Victim of a fall from height
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UroWBAL2NB8
Attached for further information and reference are copies of the following (appendices):
Alerts and bulletins;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yhe3p341Rz4
Video – Victim of a fall from height
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubjeGQXi2Y&feature=youtu.be
Video link – Jason Anker, Victim of a fall from height
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UroWBAL2NB8
- Jason Anker was paralysed from the waist down due to an avoidable incident while working at height. For many years he has been unable to talk openly about his experience.
- This is reflected in a story that is very raw; the emotion in which he delivers his talk is as strong as if it was the day of the incident.
- His story has a powerful impact and grabs the attention of those listening, from Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Operatives alike.
Attached for further information and reference are copies of the following (appendices):
Alerts and bulletins;
| a01_-_alstom_grid_fall_from_scaffold_access_ladder_[nov_14].pdf |
| a02_-_costain_fall_from_excavator_[jun_14].pdf |
| a03_-_nr_fall_from_height_from_hgv_[jun_14].pdf |
| a04_-_tfl_wah_mobile_access_towers_[nov_14].pdf |
Guidance Documents;
| d01_-_working_at_height_a_brief_guide_[indg_401].pdf |
| d02_-_safe_use_of_ladders_and_stepladders_a_brief_guide_[indg_455].pdf |
| d03_-_working_at_height_guidance_[single_page].docx |
Posters;
| p01_-_falls_from_height_poster.pdf |
| p02_-_he_hub_wah_poster.docx |
Presentations & Videos;
| ppt_01_-_wah_selecting_suitable_equipment.ppt |
| ppt_02_-_wah_the_new_regs.pptx |
Toolbox Talks;
| tbt_6_01_-_scaffolds.pdf |
| tbt_6_02_-_tower_scaffolds.pdf |
| tbt_6_03_-_working_at_height.pdf |
| tbt_6_04_-_ladders_–_selection_erection_and_use.pdf |
| tbt_6_05_-_manholes_slab_openings_and_shaft_covers.pdf |
| tbt_6_06_-_prevention_of_falls_during_loading_and_unloading.pdf |
| tbt_6_07_-_step_ladders.pdf |
| tbt_6_08_-_working_platforms.pdf |
Falls from Vehicles
Over the past 2 years Highways England has seen a rise in the number of falls from road and plant vehicles resulting in 12 RIDDOR reportable injuries, representing 13% of the total. These have included 3 broken legs, 3 broken ankles a fractured wrist and 5 serious sprains. 7 of these incidents involved traffic management operatives.
Many of these incidents have occurred when people egress vehicles on to uneven ground including planed steps, kerbs, debris and excavations. Other causal factors have included inadequate planning, poorly designed vehicle access, equipment maintenance, housekeeping, drivers ‘jumping’ down from vehicles and lighting.
The following resources are provided to help raise awareness and mitigate this risk;
Toolbox Talks
HSE Preventing Falls From Vehicles
Barhale Safe Access To Plant
Over the past 2 years Highways England has seen a rise in the number of falls from road and plant vehicles resulting in 12 RIDDOR reportable injuries, representing 13% of the total. These have included 3 broken legs, 3 broken ankles a fractured wrist and 5 serious sprains. 7 of these incidents involved traffic management operatives.
Many of these incidents have occurred when people egress vehicles on to uneven ground including planed steps, kerbs, debris and excavations. Other causal factors have included inadequate planning, poorly designed vehicle access, equipment maintenance, housekeeping, drivers ‘jumping’ down from vehicles and lighting.
The following resources are provided to help raise awareness and mitigate this risk;
Toolbox Talks
HSE Preventing Falls From Vehicles
Barhale Safe Access To Plant
| bmjv_tbt_09_-_safe_parking_of_mobile_plant_[jun_14].pptx |
| sh_tbt_6_06_-_prevention_of_falls_during_loading_and_unloading.pdf |
| carillion_-_descending_from_plant_[apr_15].pdf |
Guidance
HSE Falls from Vehicles Guidance
Raising the Bar Guidance
Posters
HSE Falls from Vehicles Poster Series
Alerts
HE 166 Handrail Failure
HA 121 Fall from TM Vehicle
HSE Falls from Vehicles Guidance
Raising the Bar Guidance
Posters
HSE Falls from Vehicles Poster Series
Alerts
HE 166 Handrail Failure
HA 121 Fall from TM Vehicle
| costain_-_fall_from_excavator_[jun_14].pdf |
| fall_from_excavator_alert.pdf |
Innovations
| examples_of_innovation.docx |