Construction – Materials Storage and Waste Management Regulations
The law states that every part of a construction site must be kept in ‘good order’ and every place of work must be clean. The objective is to achieve what is usually called a good standard of housekeeping across the site.
All contractors must plan, manage and monitor their work so it is carried safely without risks to health. Including careful planning on how the site will be kept tidy and housekeeping actively managed.
Vital Facts:
Each year around 1000 trips and slips on construction sites involve a person dislocating joints or fracturing bones. Incidents such as these can cause permanent disablement and have a huge impact on both work and personal life. Many are caused by obstructions such as building materials or waste.
Materials Storage:
Safe and efficient materials storage should be agreed between contractors and suppliers etc. Here are some top tips:
- Storage areas – plant, materials, waste, flammable substances and hazardous substances should have a designated storage area (click here for storage solutions)
- Pedestrian routes – do not allow storage to become uncontrolled, footpaths and walkways must be kept clear (click here to shop for walkway safety essentials)
- Deliveries – plan deliveries in order to keep amount of materials on site to a minimum
For further information visit: http://www.hse.gov.uk/