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Site Induction
1. World Meeting of Families
Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
SITE INDUCTION
2. Introduction
• This induction is based on the preliminary safety statement and
has been prepared by the Project Supervisor Construction Phase
(PSCS)
• It is in accordance with the following:
Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations
2007-2016
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
3. Introduction
• All contractors/crew on site must complete the induction prior to starting any
work on site. This is available online in advance of arrival on site to prevent
delays.
• There will be a facility for site inductions to be given in the site safety office.
These will be held at 7.30am each morning.
• After the induction, all inducted must sign to say they have completed the
induction and understand all topics covered.
•For those taking the online induction, there will be an electronic sign in.
• This induction training is for your safety, the safety of your co-workers and
the safety of others that could be affected by your actions.
5. Staff Parking
• Site Access is via Park Gate Street end of
Chesterfield Avenue
• Staff parking will be sign posted
• There will be NO PARKING on the site
• Vehicles parked on the site without permission will
be removed
8. Access to Site (DELIVERY VEHICLES ONLY)
Turn Right into Compound
9. Sign In/Out
All Visitors and working crew must sign in and out of the site at the
site safety office which is located in the site compound
10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The following is the required minimum PPE and must be worn at all times:
• High Visibility Jacket – (Must be clean)
• Protective steel toe capped and webbed boots (Not Rigger Boots)
•Gloves
11. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All workers must also wear PPE appropriate for the works that they are
carrying out. Examples of this are:
• Harness – required for some work at height
• Eye protection
• Ear defenders – where work results in loud noise
• Hard Hats - in designated (signposted) hard hat areas
• Respiratory protection – where the work you are carrying out causes dust.
Your PPE must be in accordance with your companies risk assessment, if
you have any doubts you should ask your company safety manager.
12. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
• Failure to wear appropriate PPE will result in your works
being stopped until the situation is rectified
• Repeat offenders will be removed from site.
13. Site Welfare
• There will be a covered welfare area on the site
• Toilets and hand wash facilities will be available.
• Remember to bring sufficient drinking water to site
• Please wear clothing that is appropriate for the
weather conditions
• First Aid will be present on site from August 01st
14. Work and Types of hazards on site
• Erection of temporary fencing and other work requiring vehicle movement and manual handling.
• Installations of trackway and temporary roadways using lifting equipment and heavy vehicles.
• Scaffolding
• Rigging and work at height
• Use of cranes, lifting equipment, MEWP’s, forklifts and teleporters
• Use of Heavy vehicles
• Erection of marquees and other temporary structures.
• Electrical works
• Installation of sound and lighting equipment
15. Site Rules
• No access to site without permission – All must sign in at the site
safety office.
• No Access to site without basic Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE).
• It is the responsibility of all contractors to supply their staff/crew
and subcontractors with the CORRECT PPE in accordance with the
work associated RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement).
• Any delays and associated costs caused by the failure to provide
the correct PPE will be the responsibility of the contractor.
16. Site Rules
Safe Pass
• A current safe pass certificate will be required for all
crew, workers, on site vehicle drivers, delivery
drivers and security.
• Project managers and some staff not involved in
construction works may not require safe pass but
must still sign in at the site safety office.
Any queries on safe pass requirements can be asked
at the site safety office
17. Site Rules
CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) tickets are
required for a range of activities:
• Scaffolding
• Erection of mobile scaffolding towers
• Banks Men signalling or slinging for lifting equipment
• Signage and lighting positioning
• Scanning for services.
Any queries where this maybe required can be clarified at the Site
Safety office
18. Site Rules
• Tickets or Licences are required for the following equipment:
Forklifts
Teleporters
MEWP’s
Cherry Pickers
Without the relevant ticket you may not use these machines.
All operators must present their tickets to the safety office where a
copy will be taken.
19. Site Rules
• All tools and equipment to be kept in good working order and only to
be used for the purpose for which they were intended, any defects in
tools or equipment should be reported to your supervisor immediately.
• All equipment and tools not in use must be safely and securely stored
so that they may only be accessed by authorised persons and do not
pose any danger to other workers or members of the public.
• All electric tools must be PAT tested.
• All electric tools must be 110v. 240v tools are prohibited.
20. Site Rules
• Rubbish must be disposed of appropriately by individuals
• Contracts must dispose of their waste on a continuous
basis
• Pay particular attention to banding and ensure that it is
not left on the ground
21. Vehicle Rules
• Hi Vis is to be worn at all times when in vehicle.
• The on site driving speed limit by all vehicles is 20km/h.
This includes Trucks, Cars, Machinery, Forks, Buggies etc.
• Seatbelts must be worn by all onsite vehicle drivers and
passengers.
• You may not carry passengers in vehicles that do not have
passenger seat.
• Staff may not stand or sit on moving trailers.
22. Vehicle Rules
• Mobile Phones are not permitted while driving without
the use of a hand free kit
• The use a 2 way radio is not permitted while driving
• Hazard lights are only to be used as needed.
Please take extra caution when driving in Phoenix
park as there are many people, including children,
who use the park on a daily basis
23. Emergency/Major Incident on site
• Includes: Structural collapse, Fire or Medical incident
• All workers will have access to the site safety telephone number
which will be on site at all times.
• This should be recorded in your telephone!
• In the case of an incident, the site safety office should be
contacted.
• In the case of a serious injury or a fire, Emergency services can
be contacted on 999 or 112.
24. Emergency/Major Incident on site
• In the case of a major incident, the site should be
preserved for the site safety officer to inspect.
• All incidents and near misses must be reported to
the site safety office.
25. Know your fire extinguishers: Water
• Use for:
Wood, Paper and Textiles
Do Not Use for:
Χ Flammable liquids
Χ Flammable gases
Χ Cooking oils and fats
Χ Electrical Equipment
26. Know your fire extinguishers: Foam
• Use for:
Wood, Paper and Textiles
Flammable Liquids
Do Not Use for:
Χ Flammable gases
Χ Cooking oils and fats
Χ Electrical Equipment
27. Know your fire extinguishers: Powder
• Use for:
Wood, Paper and Textiles
Flammable liquids
Flammable gases
Electrical Equipment
Do Not Use for:
Χ Cooking oils and fats
28. Know your fire extinguishers: CO2
• Use for:
Flammable liquids
Electrical Equipment
Do Not Use for:
Χ Wood, Paper and Textiles
Χ Flammable gases
Χ Cooking oils and fats
29. Know your fire extinguishers: Wet Chemical
• Use for:
Wood, Paper and Textiles
Cooking oils and fats
Do Not Use for:
Χ Flammable liquids
Χ Flammable gases
Χ Electrical Equipment
30. Emergency Exits
• Emergency exits will all be clearly marked on site.
• These must be kept clear of obstruction such as:
Stillages,
Waste,
Materials,
Vehicles.
31. Incase of Fire
There will be fire extinguisher points on the site.
• Raise the alarm
• Alert a Supervisor or contact Site/Safety officer
• Evacuate the area
• Contact the Fire Brigade
• Only fight a fire if it is safe to do so.
• Assemble at the assembly point
32. Site Safety Signage
RED – You must NOT do (Prohibition) BLUE – You must do (Mandatory)
GREEN – Safest way (e.g.: to First Aid, Exits) YELLOW – Warns of hazard (Warning)
33. Working at height
• Risk Assess: Address the risk from overhead hazards and other
equipment.
• Where the risk assessment requires the use of fall arrest
equipment it must be used in accordance with the contractors risk
assessment including emergency rescue procedures.
• Use secure platforms where suitable including MEWP’s and Cherry
Pickers.
34. Working at height
• Consider weather conditions
•Address the risk from overhead hazards and other equipment.
• Use the safest access equipment for the job, (not the most
convenient).
• Scaffolding must be erected and dismantled by trained operatives
only.
• All scaffolding towers must be tagged by the operative who built it.
35. Ladders
All ladders must have an inspection tag
Only use a ladder:
• Where work is for a short duration. Not
more than 30 mins
• Where there is low risk.
•For ‘light work’.
• Work not involving carrying heavy or
awkward tools or equipment
Do Not: Overload
or Overreach!
36. Ladders
• Where three points of contact are available at
all times.
• Located on a firm level base.
• Keep your knees below the top tread when
working on a stepladder.
• Never straddle a stepladder
• All ladder use must comply with the HSA
‘Using Ladders Safely’ information sheet
available in the site safety office
Do Not: Overload
or Overreach!
37. Manual Handling
• Do NOT attempt to carry anything that is too
big or too heavy
• All contractors should ensure that their staff
have completed a manual handling course
in the last 3 years
38. Noise levels
• On a construction site the noise level is likely to reach high levels.
• All contractors must supply their crew with appropriate, properly fitting,
hearing protection.
39. First Aid
• The on site medic name and contact
information will be available at the site
safety office daily.
• In the event of an accident:
Render First Aid only if qualified
Seek assistance
Stay with injured party
Report the accident to supervisor and to
the site safety office
40. Weils Disease
• An acute, infectious disease spread by infected animal urine in
contaminated soil or water.
• The infection enters through broken, grazed or cut skin especially on
the hands and feet and sometimes through the lining of the mouth,
nose and eyes.
• Symptoms may include fever, headaches, chills, severe muscle pain in
the calves and thighs, vomiting, diarrhoea and bloodshot eyes.
• Consult with your GP if any of these symptoms arise.
41. Weils Disease
Protective measures:
• Hygiene is important.
• Cover any existing cuts, scratches and abrasions with a waterproof
dressing.
• Wear protective clothing especially gloves when handling soil,
vegetation, animal feeds, tools or equipment that may be contaminated.
• Avoid touching mouth and nose.
• Food should not be consumed in the work area.
42. Lyme Disease
• Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to human by infected ticks.
Ticks are small, spider-shaped creatures that feed on the blood of mammals, including humans.
• Can be present in mice, voles, blackbirds, pheasants, and deer. Deer are common in the
Phoenix Park
• The most common symptom of Lyme disease is a red skin rash that looks similar to a bull's eye
on a dart board.
• However, if Lyme disease is left untreated, further symptoms can follow including:
a high temperature (fever) of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher
muscle pain
joint pain and swelling
neurological symptoms, such as temporary paralysis of the facial muscles
You should check your body for ticks at the end of each day and if in doubt
consult with first aid on site or your GP
43. Appropriate behaviour at work
• Current Health and Safety Legislation gives us all a responsibility to
work safely, not to put each other at risk and to treat each other with
respect.
• Please act responsibly towards your fellow workers.
• “Unwanted Conduct” towards any persons will not be tolerated.
This includes All:
Bullying or aggressive Behaviour
Use of bad or aggressive Language
Actions that reinforce inappropriate, demeaning or discriminatory attitudes
44. Appropriate behaviour at work
• Assumptions may not be made about persons based on:
Gender Civil status
Family status Sexual orientation
Age Disability
Race Religious belief
Membership of the Traveller Community.
• Any person caught in possession of or under the influence of drugs
or alcohol will be removed from site.
• If you are on drugs for any medical reason, please inform your
supervisor.
45. Weather
• A daily weather report will be available at the site safety
office
• Wet weather during break or build may result in restrictions
or schedule change if it persists
• The Site manager reserves the right to restrict or prohibit
vehicles from any areas in the event of inclement weather
conditions.
46. Sun Protection
• The main cause of skin cancer is ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun.
• Skin Cancer is the most common form of Human Cancer. Unfortunately, the
annual rates of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers are increasing
steadily in Ireland. Most skin cancers are entirely avoidable.
• You should limit your exposure when UV index is high (3 or above)
47. Sun Protection
• Sun Smart Code
1. Seek some shade where possible
2. Wear long sleeved T-shirt and Trousers and suitable head protection.
3. Wear sunglasses
4. Use high factor (minimum factor 30) sun screen and re-apply during
the day
5. Know the UV index
48. Reporting
• Please report any on-site accidents/ dangerous occurrences/ near
misses to your supervisor and then report to the site safety office.
• It is for your benefit as well as others.
• For any accident you will need to make an entry in the accident
book in the site safety office
• If you require time off work due to any injury, you must inform your
supervisor.
49. Thank You!
• Thank you for completing this site induction.
• Contractors, Please note it is the responsibility of contractors to
ensure that each member of their team has completed and understood
this induction before engaging in any works on the site.
• Please also list competences/tickets held and by whom, scan and
submit these in jpeg or PDF format to visionaoife@gmail.com.
• If in doubt about any aspect of site safety, please ask at the site
safety office.