1. Site Staff & Management of Contractors February 2013 e.g. Trade Windows Mansards Roofing (Hot Permit work) Electrical Work CJR Electrics or L Electrics Essex Water Company Manns Kieran Lucas

2. Prior to work starting….  Identify what the work entails – Consider Hazards both on and off site Look at who might be affected Duration and complexity of work Ensure this information is then passed on to the contractor

3. What should the school require?  Risk assessments & Method Statements Suitable and sufficient Site Specific Consider risks to all site users  The use of subcontractors MUST be accounted for and the necessary safe systems followed.  the school has identified suitable controls, namely cordoned off working areas to protect public and staff, working at height safely, removal and disposal of glass and frames with care, any hot work permit acquired and checked for fire risk.

4. Upon Arrival  ID check and welcome  Handover of school rules  Local tour of work area identifying: WCs Break Areas No go areas Noise, disruption and behaviour requirements No Smoking and other important concerns

5. Also consider  Has the contractor considered the environment – disposal of goods (skip in car park only, storage of windows and other items etc.  The segregation of the work area.  Where will tools be stored overnight  Consider vehicle and access requirements  All vehicle access to Junior playground to be checked for fuel leakage – no vehicles with leaks allowed on playground  Will lone working or other high risk work be carried out at any time?

6. During Work…  Regular monitoring of the site to check on progress and safety for the contractor’s and users’ safety.  Supervision  Refreshments etc should be allowed as necessary but access to kitchen supervised  Work progress monitored  The school has the right to stop work and remove the contractor from site.

7. LADDERS & STEP LADDERS Overreaching and not maintaining 3 points of contact. User maintaining 3 points of contact

8. LADDERS & STEP LADDERS People should only use a ladder or a stepladder if:-  They are competent – trained and instructed to use the equipment safely.  The ladder/stepladder is long enough – Ladders – don’t use the top 3 rungs Stepladders – don’t use the top 2 steps, unless suitable hand rail is available on the stepladder  The ladder/stepladder rungs are level  The weather is suitable

9. Child (and visitor) Safety  holiday work  Cordoning off work areas  Supervision may be required in certain circumstances – e.g. public access across Junior Playground for swimming areas etc.

10. Upon completion of work…  Site checks to ensure area is clean and safe (check for glass)  All tools etc removed and securely stored.  If work is ongoing is the area and the work to date secure and safe?  Should a fire check be made?  Signing out as necessary.