Hazard Sheet 2

Site Mobilisation

Site Mobilisation
Before the contractors arrive on site it is important for the site manager to give some time to planning the site layout no matter how large or
small as there are a number of important considerations. In any project it is important that sufficient time is allocated to planning the safety
arrangements that will apply on site well before the site is in fact mobilised. This is to allow for vetting of contractors, checking methods of
working, completing on site surveys to check for services and/or contamination.
Of particular importance is the allocation of sufficient resources to manage H&S on site. This includes having a site manager and a supervisor in place but also a H&S adviser for the significant sites to ensure that ABBs min standards are maintained throughout the lifecycle until
final completion and handover. The ILO standards Safety and Health in Construction represent the default minimum requirements.

Method statements
Method statements shall be provided by all contractors incl ABB in respect of their work activities. They shall contain the following as a
minimum:

description of the work activity

location

hazards and risks expected duration of the work

risks associated with the work

safety control measures required including PPE required

supervision required.

Security
On any ABB site security of the site is an important issue. It is important wherever it is practicable to erect some form of site fencing (2 m) or
barrier. This is to try and ensure that unauthorised persons are kept out of the site. It also discourages theft of tools and/or
equipment.Suitable signage should be erected e.g. Construction Site Keep out. Authorised Persons Only

Control of visitors
A consequential requirement of the need to ensure that the site is reasonably secure is the need to control visitors and contractors who
come on to the site. In the case of visitors they need to:

Sign in at the gate/security post

Receive a site induction in respect of site rules, fire and emergency arrangements

Be issued with a site visitors badge/ID

Be accompanied throughout the visit.

On completion of the visit return to the gate and hand in the visitors badge.

A - Car Park and Compound

B - Construction Area
C - Pedestrian crossing point

D - Material Storage

Fig 1 - Example of Site Layout

Contractors

Prohibition of alcohol and drugs on site

Requirements for personal protective equipment on site

Requirement for work permits for high risk activities

Fire and emergency procedures

First aid and medical facilities on site

General welfare arrangements on site.

Site security requirements - including the right to stop and search.

Incident reporting requirements

Near miss and hazard reporting arrangements.

Disciplinary matters on site

Stoppage of work.

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All contractors employees shall receive a detailed site induction in respect of the site rules that shall cover as a minimum the ABB requirements on site in respect of:

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Site Mobilisation

Site Mobilisation Cont...

Site layout
The layout of the site can make for a safer site in terms of the day to day operations. This will ensure that as far as possible risks are
minimised in respect of the following:

Layout of general means of access to ensure wherever possible that pedestrians are separated from vehicle movements.

One way traffic circulatory system where this is practicable.

Location of offices and general welfare facilities including first aid station.

Location of storage and material lay down areas.

Storage and segregation of waste.

Provision of relevant signage and lighting.

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment will need to be provided for all persons on site including contractors and visitors. It shall include as a
minimum:

Safety shoes or boots

Safety helmets

Overalls

High visibility clothing

Additional PPE will be required in respect of specific hazards and adequate provision shall be made based upon the control measures
identified by the risk assessments. It shall include:

Full harnesses for working at height where working platforms cannot be provided

Gloves

Eye protection

Respiratory protective equipment-advice may be required from H&S adviser regarding correct type.

Hearing protection.

arc flash protection for authorised persons in respect of electrical work.

Existing site hazards

The H&S plan shall have identified at an early stage what site hazards may be expected. They shall include identification of any or all of the
following:

possible presence of asbestos or other hazardous materials

contaminated ground or equipment

identification of underground services including gas, water, electricity, telecoms, and sewage.

presence of overhead lines and the need for warnings and notices

information in respect of any structures or equipment that may be in poor condition.

if mobile cranes are to be used on site then information about the ground conditions and the presence of underground cavities etc.

Site establishment checklist

Site documentation

construction phase H&S plan

risk assessments & method statements (documented safe method of working)

incident register

site rules

site inspection checklists

Communication

telephone connection

mobile phones

Radios

site notice board

local emergency contact numbers-fire and ambulance.

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Welfare

supply of drinking water

toilets and washing facilities including soap and towels

changing facilities and storage of clothing

storage of personal protective equipment

first aid and medical facilities

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Site Mobilisation

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Security

site security arrangements including gate control

security cameras-CCTV

site fencing

safety barriers

site lighting

secure storage areas/facilities for equipment and tools

PPE for visitors

vehicle parking area

Signage

traffic flow

speed limits

first aid

fire and emergency requirements including evacuation and assembly area

PPE signage (head, eyes/face, hearing, respiratory, hands, feet)

High visibility clothing

High voltage area

Site safety notice board

Emergency equipment and procedure

fire detection

fire alarm

fire fighting equipment

spill kits

medical emergency equip including electric shock

a site emergency procedure shall be drawn up to include the following:

what to do in the event of an emergency

who to contact and tel number

where to go and assemble

roles of key personnel

The emergency procedure shall be posted in all key areas and shall be briefed to all persons during the site induction.

Waste

facilities for disposal

waste receptacles for special i.e. hazardous waste

suitable facilities/receptacles to be provided to enable recycling of paper, metal etc.

Site Safety Records

construction phase H&S plan in respect of the work packages being undertaken;

risk assessment for the works being undertaken to be supplied by ABB exporting country and also contractors;

method statements or equivalent for activities being undertaken on site;

copies of relevant safety data sheets;

accident and incident register/record;

inspection reports in respect of plant and equipment;

emergency procedures including tel nos of emergency services;

H&S statistics to include man hours worked;

training records in respect of key equipment e.g. cranes, fork lift trucks etc.

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The following minimum site safety records should be retained for the period of the project until final completion and handover has been
completed.

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