[jinky230]

guys was wondering what you do for your health and safety structure when using poles


we get people to remove all cars from working area, then cone the area and place safety signs around the area, wear yellows, and all equipment is kept to the safety zone, we make this zone large enough if the pole took a fall it would be in the zone.Was just wondering what other guys do and also if you have high street work, what extent to you go to to keep the area safe.

no one outwith the company is allowed in this zone when operating

views on the above would be appreciated, thought some tips could be picked up here for all, so look forward to replys

jinky

[gaza]

JINKS with a nickname like that no wonder you take all those precautions,think what your doing is grand, elimitating all possabilities.

 gaza

[jinky230]

gaza I dont do it on domestic just contracts

jinky

[jeff1]

Jinks

What precautions do you take on your domestics???

[jinky230]

you taken the p jeff

[jeff1]

 

[jinky230]

only kidding mate we take as much precautions on domestic as we do contract

each house is looked over for accident probs etc

we dont use ladders on decking slippy slabbing  or go on roofs etc
we do not jump gates that can not be opened, if snibs are at the centre then customers are asked to place them tio the top of the gate or the windows do not get done.


buckets  are always placed in an area that can be safe

this means not in driveways where cars can run over them, not infront of doorways where someone if they are not looking can trip over them

basically we keep buckets to the garden area and the same with trolleys etc
ladders are never  left unattended , but placed to ground with yellow bucket in front wiith warning sign on bucket
all our ladders have yellow and black safety tape down the sides  so people can see them, you would be surprised at how many people do not see a ladder

when going for dinner and equipment is left at the back of houses it is always left at a safe area away from danger , i pull out a safety sign from the vehicle and this  is placed at front of equipment

there is a lot more but this is the basics, these are basically common sense stuff to keeping yourself right and customers appreciate that you are safety minded, reflecting that you are safety minded with their property as well

jinky

[Trevor Knight]

Hi Jinky,

For all high street work we have early days, i.e. 5am - very little traffic and virtually no public so life is alot easier. Then at about 8.30am we start going back around the jobs that we have to do insides on and finish them off. This day we wrap up work at about midday.

For other contractual work we use yellow cleaning in progress signs at each entrance/exit and then cone an area where the hose is lying. As for yellow vest, we all have company clothing. As for poles, if any of my lads left a pole or a ladder upright and walked away they would be hauled over the very hot coals!!!!

In the winter we issue all contracts with laminated signs to be kept in reception that we stick on the doors after we have cleaned with WARNING - SLIPPERY FLOOR OUTSIDE. This works really well and covers your back when you have left if the water starts freezing up!! We also sprinkle some road salt around.

Best wishes,

Trev

[jeff1]

Jink

Since I have been on this forum, it has opened my eye's a little more to H&S, Only last week I binned two customers because of access to the back of the property,

You had to go through one to get to the other, and the access one has had rubbish in it since I started it, and you had to fight and stuggle to get around the place, old kitchen units, and all sorts of other c**p

I gave them several warnings, and they took no notice, I felt sorry for the customer who's fault it wasn't, but for a few quide its not worth the hastle or danger. there next door enemy went around and gave them S**t, while I was across the road, I could hear them shouting at each other, Told them both if access is made clearer and safer I would take them back.

[Paul Coleman]

Hi Jinky,

For all high street work we have early days, i.e. 5am - very little traffic and virtually no public so life is alot easier. Then at about 8.30am we start going back around the jobs that we have to do insides on and finish them off. This day we wrap up work at about midday.

For other contractual work we use yellow cleaning in progress signs at each entrance/exit and then cone an area where the hose is lying. As for yellow vest, we all have company clothing. As for poles, if any of my lads left a pole or a ladder upright and walked away they would be hauled over the very hot coals!!!!

In the winter we issue all contracts with laminated signs to be kept in reception that we stick on the doors after we have cleaned with WARNING - SLIPPERY FLOOR OUTSIDE. This works really well and covers your back when you have left if the water starts freezing up!! We also sprinkle some road salt around.

Best wishes,

Trev

I used to have a cleaning contract in an office that wqas open 24/7.  Prior to mopping, I would put out the appropriate yellow warning signs.  One guy had the habit of reading his paperwork while walking along and tripped on the warning sign from time to time.  There are some things you just can't allow for.  Sometimes a customer can forgewt that they also have some responsibility for H&S.

[jinky230]

safety fiirst jeff no use building a life style to loose it on an accident

this is some of the stuff you should have in place for mayor contract work


method statement
risk assessment
h s inspection record outline health and safety
accident book
check list daily checklist  before work checklist after work
first aid and fire plan
fire marshall and first aider sheet
visitor book
site diary
operations of work book
contractors records book
coshh sheets
toolbox book
equipment inspection book

jthis is ust of the top of my head

and i could go on an on----sounds scary , but once up and running and you understand the principals it is like wfp

jinky

[jinky230]

trevor thanks some nice wee tips in there

jinky

[Trevor Knight]

Your welcome jinky,

Glad to be of help.

Trev

[Jeff Brimble]

Has anyone actually had a pole drop sideways off a building ? I mean surely you would have to not have it in your control to do that ?

[jinky230]

jeff i have control of myself not sub contractors, you must cover all avenues

jinky