UK
Health & Safety Policy
The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 requires that anyone employing greater than 5 or more persons must do the following:
• Prepare a written statement of policy
• Set out organisation and arrangements for implementing the policy
• Periodically revise or update the policy
• Ensure the policy & arrangements are brought to the attention of employees.
Wind Build have significant experience in aiding businesses operating in the renewable sector in ensuring their workplace safety compliance issues.
CDM Coordination Services
The role of CDM Coordinator is to provide the client with a key project advisor in respect of construction health and safety risk management matters.
A CDM Co-ordinator will ensure proper co-ordination of the health and safety aspects of the design process.
In essence, CDM Coordinators advise and assist Clients with their CDM 2007 Regulations duties and responsibilities.
Wind Build can provide an experienced competent CDM Coordinator Role who will possess a clear understanding of the CDM 2007 Regulations.
Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan
Under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007, it is a requirement of the Principal Contractor to develop a Construction Phase Plan, to an acceptable level, prior to being permitted to commence work on site.
The Plan provides a focus for managing and co-ordinating health and safety on the site. The amount of detail in the safety plan should depend on the nature and extent of the project and on the contract arrangements for the construction work.
The Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan needs to explain how key health and safety hazards will be managed, what the emergencies procedures for the site are, and the methods of communication to be adopted.
The Construction safety plan must be relevant to the particular project and should build on the information provided by the CDM Coordinator and the Pre-Construction Information.
In addition, the Construction Phase Plan should set out the arrangements for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of everyone carrying out the construction work and all others who may be affected by it.
Wind Build can assist you in developing your construction phase health and safety plan.
Method Statements
A method statement is a method of control that is used after a risk assessment of a task has been carried out. The method statement is used to control the task and to ensure that all involved are aware of the hazards associated with the task and the control measures to be taken.
In addition method statements are used for a particular section of work, they detail its boundaries, materials and plant requirements and temporary work designs.
The main purpose of a work method statement is:
• to outline a safe method of work for a specific job
• to provide an induction document that workers must read and understand before starting a job
• to meet legal requirements, that is, hazard identification and control
• to program work, materials, time, staff, and to anticipate possible problems
• to use as a tool in quality assurance
Method statements are an essential EHS management tool for any wind farm development. These procedures must be readily understood by all employees, including employees with low literacy/numeracy skills.
Wind Build will analyse your wind farm construction process and produce bespoke method statements to reduce the risks involved. You will then be able to comply with the needs of your clients and the required legislation.
Environmental, Health & Safety Auditing & Inspections
Wind Build can provide a professional service in the provision of Environmental, Health and Safety Auditing & Site Inspections. Our specialist consultants can provide practical experience and expertise in assessing your needs.
Wind Build has competent, experienced and skilled consultants and auditors who can give clients the support to manage wind farm safety & environmental issues or perform periodic independent safety audits at your Wind Farm location.
Legislation requires employers to manage and conduct work activities in such a way as to ensure they do not impact on the environment or safety & health of employees. Conducting Environmental, Health and Safety Audits & Inspections is a proactive EHS management tool to ensure the management of EHS at your wind farm and legal compliance.