A safe site is a better-run site: the habits that prevent accidents — planning, checking, keeping things tidy — also prevent defects and delays.
Hazards and Controls
| Hazard | Control |
|---|---|
| Falls from height | Guard rails at slab edges and stairs; covered openings; harnesses |
| Scaffold failure | Proper scaffolding on firm bases, braced and tied |
| Trench collapse | Slope or shore sides; keep spoil back from the edge |
| Electric shock | Protected cables, earthing, RCCB/ELCB on site supply, no wet connections |
| Formwork/prop failure | Designed and checked props; no overloading during the pour |
| Falling objects | Helmets; barriers below work areas; no throwing materials |
| Heat stress | Early starts, shade, water, rest breaks from March to June |
| Machinery | Guards on mixers; trained operators |
What to Put in the Contract
- Safety equipment provided and used.
- Guard rails and covered openings as standard.
- Site electrical supply with earth-leakage protection.
- No work at height without protection.
- First-aid kit and emergency contacts on site.
The Short Version
Edges guarded, trenches shored, wiring protected, props checked, helmets on and heavy work kept out of the midday heat — written into the contract and checked on every visit.
